Wireless earbuds have changed the way we listen to audio. You can connect them to almost all your media devices without the tangling of wires. However, the problem with the product, when they malfunction, is that there are sometimes no buttons or settings to help. This includes the Echo Buds’ case flashing red.
Echo Buds Lights and What They Mean
Since wireless buds don’t have many buttons to do different things, they have different lights to indicate various functions.
When the Echo Buds are in the case, you can use the button on the case to see if the LED light displays the status of the buds.
Let’s look at them below:
- Green – Both your buds are 40% and have more than 2 hours of battery life.
- Yellow – The buds are 40% or less and have less than 1 hour of battery life.
- Red – One or both of the buds need to charge. They have less than 5% remaining.
- Flashing red – There is an error with the buds. You should check if the buds are clean and if it is charging properly.
- Flashing blue – They are in pairing mode.
- Flashing green – They are charging.
- Flashing orange – This means that a factory reset is in process.
When the charging case is empty:
- Solid red – You have to charge the case.
- Solid yellow – The case has less than one charge.
- Solid green – It is charged.
Your Echo Buds Probably Have a Charging Issue
If your Echo Buds are constantly twinkling red, it is not charged. If it is still flashing even after even charging, then they have a charging issue.
The charging issue can be due to various reasons.
The battery can be faulty
Wireless earbuds often use rechargeable batteries, and if they are faulty, it can cause your Echo Buds to stop charging. Sometimes, the batteries are defective by manufacturing issues and may not charge even when you buy them. In this case, you should return your product.
You did not charge your Echo Buds for a long time
If you keep your Echo Buds in storage for a while without using them, the battery life can reduce. The battery will over-discharge, which results in the deterioration of the batteries. This leads to charging issues.
The charging pin of the Echo device case may not be working
The metallic parts inside the charging pins may not be making enough connection with the charger. This may be due to forcefully plugging your charger in. If you keep your Echo Buds in your bag or clothes pocket, the port may be blocked with dust, lint, and other materials, which results in charging problems.
Overheating
Batteries have a charging temperature coverage, so if the temperature is too high, your Echo Buds may overheat and not charge. In July 2020, Amazon actually sent out a notice to customers that says it is possible for the buds to overheat in the charging case. In this rare occurrence, you must ensure you have the latest firmware for your Echo Buds.
Damaged cables
Twisting, curling, and flexing of your charging cable can eventually damage it and cause charging issues. You would know this if the LED light does not come on when you put your Echo Buds to charge. Sometimes, even the charging source may be the problem.
How to Fix Your Echo Buds Charging Problems
To get your Echo Buds to stop flashing that bright red light, you have to fix the charging issues. The following tips can help you fix your charging problems.
The solutions are:
- If you’re using your laptop or computer to charge your Echo Buds, ensure your computer is on and not in sleep or hibernation. If your computer is on this, your buds may not charge. If your laptop is on and you still see that it is not charging, you should plug the charger into the plug socket.
- Check the pins of the Echo Buds case and ensure the metallic tabs are not damaged and are in position. If you notice that it seems damaged, use a toothpick to carefully adjust them. Clean your ports properly as well.
- Switch the cable. Using the charging cable that comes with your device is always recommended, but you can swap cables to see if it works.
- Keep your buds charged. If you haven’t used your Echo Buds in a while, they might be over-discharged. By keeping it charging for a long time, you may see the battery life increase.
These solutions should help your buds charge, which will solve the constant blinking of the LED light.
If All Else Fails, Factory Reset
If none of the solutions work, you should try doing a factory reset.
You can do this by opening the Alexa App on your phone. Select the devices tab at the bottom of the screen and click the all-devices button. Find your Echo Buds in the list, and click on them. Scroll to the bottom, and you will see the forget device button.
After that, go to your phone’s Bluetooth settings and unpair your Echo Buds. Then put your buds back in their charging case, close the lid and hold the button of the case for about 15 seconds. The LED indicator will flash orange and turn yellow when the reset is complete.
Now you have to set up the buds again with your phone.
FAQs
How can I care for my Echo Buds to avoid charging issues?
When you first get your buds, charge the battery for 8 hours. When this is done, use it until it dies before recharging it again. Unplug the charger or take it out of the charging case when you see your buds charged. This ensures that it does not overcharge. Store your Echo Buds in a clean place so no lint or dirt is going into the charging ports.
How to repair my Echo Buds to my phone?
Open the Alexa app and then open the case lid. Press the button for about 3 seconds to enter pairing mode; you would know this by the flashing blue light. Select the pop-up notification and follow the on-screen prompts.
