The light that flashes on your AirPods Case’s Light Emitting Diode (LED) display is known as a status light.
It flashes different lights at different times and they all have different meanings that tell you what is happening to the AirPods.
What are you supposed to do if your AirPods Case keeps flashing red and you do not even know what it signifies? You might be led to believe that your AirPods Case is damaged when that is not the case.
In this article, you will learn the meaning of the red light on your AirPods case, what causes it and how it can be fixed.
What Does Red Light Mean On My AirPods Case?
A red light flashing on your AirPods case has just a single meaning. It is a signal that your Airpods are low and need to be charged.
Airpods whose battery percentage is below 25% will have the red light flashing on the LED display.
The low battery might either be from the Airpods or the Charging Case. Either way, this is a sign for you to plug in your charger.
Also, a red light when the Airpods are plugged in indicates that it is charging. After the Airpods have been powered enough, the LED display will change to green.
Why Does My Airpod Case Keep Flashing Red
Low battery
Your AirPods Case will only flash red if it is low on power. The red flash on the LED is a sign that either the Airpods or the charging case or both are on low battery.
Error connecting
Your AirPods not being able to successfully pair with a Bluetooth device will cause the charging case to flash red.
When the AirPods are pairing with the Bluetooth device, the LED display on the case will flash white but when there is an error with the pairing, it will flash red.
Mixing the AirPods placement
Mixing the orientation of the Airpods while putting them in the case, for instance putting the right ear in the left hole and vice versa will cause the LED display to turn red.
This is to alert you that there is an error. Using the wrong Airpods case for your AirPods too can cause this.
Technical Issue
Airpods that are not kept up to date will have glitches and technical bugs.
These glitches cause minor malfunctions in the system and an example is your AirPods case flashing
red.
Fake Airpods
There are fake versions of every product and the Apple Airpods is not an exception.
Using a fake Airpods will cause a whole lot of problems and the charging case flashing red is an example.
How To Fix “AirPod Case Flashing Red”
Fix 1: Charge the Airpods
Charge the Airpods when you see a red light flashing in the case. Put the Airpods in the case and connect it to a charger.
At the beginning of the charge, the LED light will be a constant red instead of flashing as it is about to complete charge, the light will change to green.
Fix 2: Upgrade Firmware
To update the software version of the Airpods, you need the aid of an iPhone.
The firmware Upgrading your AirPods will eliminate the technical glitches and bugs.
Make sure both the AirPods and iPhone are fully charged > Connect the iPhone to a Wi-Fi network > Pair the AirPods with the iPhone and leave them for about an hour. This will automatically upgrade the Airpods’ firmware.
Fix 3: Use the right case
Do not switch cases with a friend as each AirPods have its unique charging case.
Swapping cases will make them incompatible with your AirPods and the flashing red light will be a warning.
Fix 4: Buy the Original
Use the original AirPods. Although the knock-off version is less costly, they are not guaranteed to function properly.
They come with a whole set of problems and this includes your charging case flashing red.
Fix 5: Repair the store
After trying all the solutions mentioned above and none seem to work, then we suggest your visit an Apple repair store for the repairer to open up your accessory, figure out the exact problem and find a solution to it.
Conclusion
It is only the First-Gen Airpods that have their status light on the inside of the case.
All the other types of Airpods have LED display lights on the body of the charging case.
This article has explained the reasons why your AirPods keep flashing red and the solutions to resolve your problem.
FAQs on How To Fix “AirPod Case Flashing Red”
How do I fix my AirPod case from blinking?
It depends on the color blinking. If it is red or amber then you need to charge your AirPods. If it is white then you need to pair it with a Bluetooth device. If it is green then you need to take it off charge.
Why is my AirPod case blinking red and blue while charging?
Apple-manufactured AirPods do not blink red and blue at anytime whatsoever so if your AirPods are blinking red and blue then you are using Fake Airpods.
Further Reading
- How To Fix “AirPods Connecting While In Case”
- How To Fix “AirPods Die So Fast”
- How To Fix “One AirPod Louder Than The Other”
- How To Fix “AirPods Only Playing In One Ear”
- How To Fix “AirPods Won’t Flash White”