When it comes to determining whether your AirPods case is charging, you only need to look for two colors: Amber and green lights. This is true for whatever generation of AirPods you’re using. When the LED light is green, the case or the AirPods inside the case are fully charged. In contrast, an amber light lets you know that your AirPods have less than a full charge left. If you see a flashing amber light, that might suggest a pairing error with your AirPods. You can find the status light on the front of the MagSafe, Wireless, and Lightning (3rd generation) charging cases for AirPods and in the space between your AirPods on the Lightning charging case for 1st and 2nd generation AirPods.
After you put your AirPods in their case, the light will appear for about eight seconds, showing the current charge level. If you’re using 1st or 2nd-generation AirPods Pro or the 3rd-generation AirPod, you can tap on the case while it’s resting on the charging mat to see whether your AirPods are charging or have reached a full charge. You can charge your case even when your AirPods aren’t inside. Without the AirPods, the status light shows the case’s charge status: Green for fully charged and amber for less than one full charge. Once you understand what the various flashing lights on your AirPods case mean, you’ll have an easier time managing its battery life.
