Are your AirPods flashing red? Here we explain what that means and how you can fix problems associated with the red flashing. At the end of the article we answer frequently asked questions. Let's get started right away!
My AirPods are flashing red and won't connect
If your AirPods are flashing red, there could be several reasons for this. We'll look at the most common case (flashing red and no connection) first.
Fortunately, the solution is usually relatively simple. Red flashing on AirPods usually indicates a pairing error. Here's how you can fix the problem as quickly as possible:
- Unpair your AirPods: Go to “Settings” and then “Bluetooth”. Now go to the i icon next to your AirPods and tap “Forget this device”.
- Turn off Bluetooth: Next, turn off your iPhone’s Bluetooth.
- Check the battery level: Next, make sure your AirPods are sufficiently charged. If the battery is too low, problems may arise further down the line.
- Reset AirPods to factory settings: Well reset your AirPods To do this, press and hold the button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds until the LED light flashes alternately white and yellow.
- Create a new connection: Now turn Bluetooth back on and connect your AirPods to your iPhone. Check if the connection now works.
Other reasons: Why are my AirPods flashing red?
1. AirPods flashing red due to low battery
When the batteries in your AirPods are low, they may flash red to indicate that the battery is low. You should then connect them to the charging case to charge them.
2. AirPods flashing red due to charging error
If there are problems charging, the AirPods may also flash red. Make sure the AirPods are properly seated in the charging case and that the charging case itself is charged.
3. AirPods flash red because a firmware update is in progress
Sometimes AirPods may flash red when a firmware update is in progress. This usually happens automatically in the background. Just leave them in the charging case and the update should complete soon.
4. Hardware error
In rare cases, hardware issues can cause the AirPods to flash red. In this case, it may be necessary to
What to do if the AirPods flashing red indicates a defect?
If you have followed the steps above and the AirPods are still flashing red, this may indicate a defect.
If you are under warranty on your AirPods,
If the warranty has expired, a repair might be an option. However, these are often expensive.In such a case, you might consider replacing your AirPods with a newer model.
If necessary: Request a spare part
By the way, if only one of your AirPods is defective, you can in our online shop You can also purchase a single left or right AirPod. This is much cheaper than buying a complete AirPod set.
We sell individual AirPods because you can only buy complete bundles from the manufacturer. However, this is not necessary if only one AirPod is defective.
Our individual AirPods are of course originals and come with a guarantee. This is because we buy complete sets from the manufacturer and disassemble them into their individual parts, which we then sell separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
AirPods flash white then red: What does that mean?
If your AirPods flash white and then turn red, it could indicate a problem with the charging level, the charging case, connection issues, or a possible hardware failure.
What to do if the AirPods flash red?
If your AirPods are flashing red, there are several steps you can take to resolve the issue:
- Charge the AirPods
- If the AirPods do not charge: Use a different charging cable and charger
- Check the AirPods for dirt and debris. Clean them if necessary
- Update the firmware
- Nothing helped? There may be a hardware problem
What does orange light on AirPods mean?
Orange light on the AirPods usually means the same as red light. The following causes can be behind orange light:
- loading error
- connection error (pairing error)
- Low battery
