To know if AirPods are charging, you can check the small LED indicator light on the charging case:
- If the AirPods are inside the case and the case is connected to power, the LED light will show the charging status. An amber or orange light indicates the AirPods are currently charging.
- A green light means the AirPods or the case are fully charged.
- When the case is not connected to power and the AirPods are inside, the light shows the AirPods' charge status.
- If the AirPods are not inside the case, the light shows the charge status of the case itself.
- You can also open the case near an iPhone or iPad to see the exact battery levels of the AirPods and the case on the device screen.
- Additionally, a lightning bolt symbol next to the battery status on your device indicates charging.
For wireless charging, the same light behaviors apply on the case when placed on a compatible wireless charger: amber/orange means charging, and green means fully charged. In summary, the LED indicator light on the AirPods charging case is the primary way to know if your AirPods are charging, with amber/orange meaning charging and green meaning fully charged. Opening the case near an Apple device also provides detailed charge information.
