Why Is My AirPod Case Flashing Orange?

AirPods are a great stress-free way to listen to music, podcasts, and audio on the go, but this listening mode soon becomes stressful if they don’t work correctly. Is your case flashing orange if you’re having problems with your AirPods? If so, there is a range of possible causes that you need to understand to find the right solution. 

Why Is My AirPod Case Blinking Orange?

Charging Problems 

Are you sure that your AirPods are charging properly? Usually, when the AirPod case is plugged in and charging, there will be a solid orange light, illustrating that the AirPods are charging successfully. So if the case is plugged in but you see an orange flashing light instead of a solid one, you may have some charging problems. 

Battery Issues

A flashing orange light could also indicate battery issues. For example, if your AirPod case is running low on battery, the orange flashing light could indicate this low or critical battery status.

Factory Resetting

Technology sometimes has a mind of its own, and if you see an orange flashing light, it could be because your AirPod case is in a continuous factory reset. As a result, the motherboard of your case might be “confused” and be issuing the orange flashing light. Likewise, a more serious hardware issue might be at play: issuing this faulty light. 

Connectivity Problems 

Your AirPods or the case may be flashing orange because they are trying to connect to a device but can’t establish the connection. As a result, the orange flashing light might be triggered. 

What Do I Do if My AirPod Case Is Blinking Orange?

Reset & reconnect

“Turn it off and on again” is an age-old saying for a reason. If you notice the blinking orange light but don’t know why it’s happening, sometimes the simplest solution is the best. So don’t throw away your case just yet - instead, reset and reconnect your AirPods to the same blinking orange light. 

To reset your AirPod case, put both AirPods in the case and open the lid. Then press and hold the set-up button on the back of the case. Wait until the status light flashes orange, then white. Once you see the white light, your case has (hopefully) been successfully reset. 

Recharge the case

If you’re wondering why your AirPods are taking a longer or shorter time to charge than they should, there may be some battery issues with your AirPod case. So ensure that you fully recharge the case to rule this option out. With a properly charged case, your AirPods should stay charged sufficiently. 

Please ensure you use a working cable and charge your AirPod device via a plug socket for the most reliable charging. (Don’t use your laptop or a battery pack.) 

Update the firmware

Update the firmware to help solve connectivity and hardware problems and ensure your AirPod case is working as it should. Sometimes, when the firmware hasn’t automatically updated, problems can occur with connectivity, causing the orange flashing light. 

For some reason, the left and right AirPods can also have different firmware if they are not updated properly, so that could also be a part of the problem. So keep the firmware on your AirPods updated regularly. Unfortunately, you can’t do this manually, but the firmware should update automatically when connected to another Apple device with the latest iOS software. 

Clear the AirPods

Sometimes, connectivity problems are caused by a dirty AirPod. Perhaps a little dust or debris is getting in the way of the connection between the charging port and the headphone. That’s why giving your AirPods and case a good clean is essential. Plus, regular cleaning keeps unwanted bacteria off your electronic devices. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do I Do if My AirPods Are Flashing Amber and Won’t Reset?

First, ensure that the device is charged correctly, as this might be the source of your problem. Then, try to update the firmware, but it fails. If they are still unresponsive, your AirPod case or AirPods have something more seriously wrong with them.

Final Thoughts

If your AirPods are flashing orange and rendering them unusable, it might be time to bid your them a reluctant goodbye and use a new case to get your AirPods working again. Use the opportunity to discover Casely’s range of fashionable and chic AirPod cases today and get your AirPods back to their former glory.