Turn on your headphones
The location and color of the power indicator vary depending on your device model. Check your manual for model-specific information.
Note: The image used below is for the WH-1000XM2.
Does the power indicator flash?
- Yes, it flashes.
- If it flashes, then your headphones turn on normally.
- If it flashes in blue and red alternately (or flashes in blue twice at a time), your headphones are in Bluetooth® pairing mode.
- This happens the first time the headphones are used or if it is turned on after the initialization so that you can connect the headphones to a device.
- No, it doesn't flash.