Why do my AirPods turn white then amber then green?

I tried resetting my AirPods more than once and those were the colors that appeared on my AirPods . They also don’t show up on my Bluetooth or reconnect to my phone

Posted on Nov 3, 2023 7:52 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2023 9:12 PM

Re: "Why do my AirPods turn white then amber then green?"


green: (case or AirPods are fully charged)

orange/amber: (case or AirPods are charging)

flashing white: (AirPods are ready to pair)

flashing amber: (error: means AirPods need to be reset and paired.

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Re: "They also don’t show up on my Bluetooth or reconnect to my phone"


Your AirPods would need to be well-charged, and in discovery mode. (flashing white) in order to pair.

Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life - Apple Support


If you haven't already, you might want to try wearing your AirPods, and on iPhone:

Try Settings > Bluetooth > tap "Not Connected"


Else: Wondering if you have Set up AirPods with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices - Apple Support

or

Checked how to: Connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to your iPhone - Apple Support

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Trouble-shooting tips:

You might want to check that you are only connecting AirPods to one device at a time.

Eg: See if turn off / turn on bluetooth helps:

or

How to: Switch your AirPods to another device - Apple Support


What to do: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect - Apple Support


Your iPhone may need updating to the latest compatible iOS version for that model.

(Eg: with iOS 17 the firmware on the AirPods may then be updated automatically when paired).

More info: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

or

Sometimes restarting the iPhone restores order, if the AirPods have been pairing ok before.

(How to: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support)


More Support if needed:

AirPods Support Website:

Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your AirPods....

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support

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Nov 3, 2023 9:12 PM in response to Shegivesyoukisses

Re: "Why do my AirPods turn white then amber then green?"


green: (case or AirPods are fully charged)

orange/amber: (case or AirPods are charging)

flashing white: (AirPods are ready to pair)

flashing amber: (error: means AirPods need to be reset and paired.

________________________________________________________________


Re: "They also don’t show up on my Bluetooth or reconnect to my phone"


Your AirPods would need to be well-charged, and in discovery mode. (flashing white) in order to pair.

Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life - Apple Support


If you haven't already, you might want to try wearing your AirPods, and on iPhone:

Try Settings > Bluetooth > tap "Not Connected"


Else: Wondering if you have Set up AirPods with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices - Apple Support

or

Checked how to: Connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to your iPhone - Apple Support

___________________

Trouble-shooting tips:

You might want to check that you are only connecting AirPods to one device at a time.

Eg: See if turn off / turn on bluetooth helps:

or

How to: Switch your AirPods to another device - Apple Support


What to do: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect - Apple Support


Your iPhone may need updating to the latest compatible iOS version for that model.

(Eg: with iOS 17 the firmware on the AirPods may then be updated automatically when paired).

More info: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

or

Sometimes restarting the iPhone restores order, if the AirPods have been pairing ok before.

(How to: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support)


More Support if needed:

AirPods Support Website:

Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your AirPods....

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support

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