There are a lot of LEDs of different colors that the wireless AirPods emit, depending on the situation.
There are three primary colors that these AirPods give off; orange, white, and green. However, what does it mean when your AirPods emit blue light since nothing was said about blue lights?
If you see a blue light coming from your AirPods, it means you just bought a fake AirPods. Authentic AirPods do not emit any color except orange, green and white. Also, dropping your AirPods to the floor can damage the LED, making it not function properly and emitting blue light.
What Does the Blue Light on AirPods Case Mean?
Real AirPods do not emit blue light, so if your AirPods blink with blue light, it’s fake. A lot of people have fallen victim to fake vendors, but not to worry; you can be able to request a refund from the seller.
Fake AirPods usually go for the price of the original ones, and their target is mainly apple products due to their popularity.
The only colors that your AirPods are supposed to emit are;
#1. Green
When your Apple AirPods gives off green light, it indicates that the AirPods are full.
There are several reasons why the AirPods blink with green light, but in this case, it emits a green and solid-unblinking light.
If you decide to remove your AirPods from the case and it continually blinks green light, then it means the case itself is also fully charged.
#2. Orange/Amber
The orange or amber color indicates charging AirPods. If you place your AirPods in the case and turn amber, it starts charging.
If you place your AirPods in the case and the case still emits orange without being plugged in, it indicates that the case is transferring charge to your AirPods.
Even if you decide to charge your case without the AirPods inside, it would still give off an amber light.
#3. White
A flashing white light shows that the AirPods are ready to pair. This is when you see a blue light, instead of white, blinking if you have gotten a fake AirPods.
So, if you want to connect your AirPods to your device, you must ensure that it blinks a white light, not blue. When your AirPods are dead, they don’t blink with light.
Does Real AirPods Have Cases That Light Up Blue?
Authentic AirPods should not be blinking with blue light; if yours does, you probably just got fake AirPods. There are a variety of colors original AirPods emit with their different meanings.
These colors are listed below;
| Colors | Meanings |
|---|---|
| A clear and flashing white light | Pairing mode |
| A flashing amber light | An error in pairing |
| Amber with the AirPods inside the case | AirPods charging |
| Amber with AirPods outside the case | Low battery. |
| Amber. When plugged into charging, | AirPods are being charged but not fully charged. |
| Green, when plugged into a power source, | AirPods are full. |
| Green with AirPods inside the case | Both AirPods and the case has been charged to their total capacity. |
| Blue light or red light | Fake AirPods |
Do Real AirPods Have Cases That Light Up with Blue?
Authentic AirPod cases do not light up with blue light. Real AirPods emit green, orange, and white light for various operations.
Unfortunately, when your AirPods emit blue light, there is no way Apple would refund your money or even give you a new pair of AirPods because the fault is from the vendor you got it from and not the company.
How to Spot Fake AirPods Before Purchasing Them?
One of the best ways you can confirm the genuineness of your AirPods is by matching the serial number with your apple official records.
When you check the lid of your AirPods case, you will see a code you can scan through the Apple check coverage.
Another way you can detect fake AirPods is when the diffuser on the AirPods doesn’t align with the smaller hole properly.
If these AirPods look misaligned, then there is a high chance that the AirPods are fake.
When you look at the back of the case, you will notice the circular button on the case sits lower in the original AirPods and a bit higher in the fake ones.
There is always a way you can tell original AirPods from fake ones, so you should be very careful when making your purchase.
| Original AirPods | Fake AirPods |
|---|---|
| Relating serial numbers | Unrelating serial numbers |
| Button located below | The button is located a bit higher than the original ones |
| Normal prices | Lower prices that seem too good to be true |
| Blinks only green, white, and orange or amber light | Blinks with blue and red light |
How to Fix Blue Light on AirPods?
You cannot fix the blue lights on your AirPod. Still, you can contact the seller and ask for a refund.
Selling fake AirPods with the “apple brandling” is entirely illegal, and if the seller refuses to refund your money, you can use them for a fine.
Although the AirPods are counterfeit, you can try resetting your AirPods to see if it changes anything. To reset your fake AirPods, follow the steps provided below;
First, ensure that your AirPods are in the case because the resetting process can only occur in the case.
Before then, ensure that the case and both AirPods are full, and the AirPods should be charged fully also for it to work.
Locate the button on the case, and in 99% of the fake AirPods, it is located at the back of the case, not on the standard front.
You can rub your thumb against your AirPod case to feel it if it’s not so visible. Press and hold the reset button for about fifteen or ten seconds.
Ensure that you do not close the lid while resetting, or it might not work. After doing this, your charging light should start blinking to indicate resetting.
Why Are My AirPods Pro Blue Lights Blinking?
The primary reason why your AirPods pro blinks with blue light is that it is not original.
We all know that the AirPods blink a lot of colors, an indication for several reasons, but blue lights? That’s a total no.
In most cases, the fake AirPods pros emit blue lights when charging, but it’s not supposed to be that way. So instead, the original charging color is amber while inside the case.
To know if your AirPods are charging the right way, follow the following steps;
- Go to your home screen and slide right to see your total view for that day.
- Locate the battery widget option on your today’s view screen.
- If you do not see your battery widget, tap on edit and the button, then add it to today’s view.
- Once you see it, tap on the “+” icon at the top right corner.
- Scroll and search until you find batteries, then tap on them.
- Wipe to see the size and info of the widget, and then select the one you like and tap “add the widget.”
- Next time, you can see the charging status of your AirPods on your today’s view screen.
How Do I Reset My AirPods?
The AirPods and AirPods pro have a reset mechanism that returns them to their factory settings.
Below is a list of how you can reset your AirPods;
- Place the AirPods in their case, close the lid, wait for about thirty seconds, and then open the lid back.
- On your IOS device, go to settings, and then go to Bluetooth and tap in the circled “I” next to AirPods.
- Tap on forget this device and tap on confirm to confirm your action.
- With the AirPods lid still open, click on the button below for about fifteen seconds and wait for an amber light to blink.
- After doing that, you can now place your AirPods close to the device and follow the steps on the screen to reconnect the AirPods.
After doing all that and following the further instructions, you can successfully reset your AirPods.
Final thoughts
Your AirPods emitting blue light indicates that you have just gotten fake AirPods. Original AirPods are expected to emit only green, white, and amber lights for various purposes.
So although your AirPods may be fake, you can still report the scammer, and he would be left with a fine to pay. So, it is always advisable to watch out for these kinds of signs beforehand.
