Why is Google Home flashing orange, blue, white, red and multicolored?

We all know the three variants of Google Home, like the well known Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Google Home Max. Although all these types of Google Home have four LED light points at the top, but not everyone is aware of the function of each LED.

Here in this blog, we will shed more light on the different meanings when Google Home flashes in orange, blue, white, red or multicolored. By reading this guide, you will clearly understand the combination of the four bright spots displayed on the top of your Google Home devices.

Google Home flashes in orange, blue, white, red or multicolor- why is it important to know?

You may have verified the layout of Google Home where Google Home has only one physical button that turns the microphone on or off. However, this button can also be used to restore Google Home factory data. The upper side touch panel of Google Home plays a key role in configuring and using Google Home. 

In addition, LED lights (and their colors) indicate the work mode / status of the device and existing problems with it. So, if you have a Google Home, you should understand why Google Home flashes in orange, blue, white, red or multicolor.

These LED lights mean differently when you set up Google Home or when you use it with Google Assistant. With the help of this guide, you will be able to understand the meaning of the Google Home LED lights during configuration, in standby mode or in Google Assistant mode.

Please note that this guide is applicable only to Google Home, not to Google Home Mini and Google Home Max.

How does Google Home blink in orange, blue, white, red or multicolor in different modes?

Google Home LED lights in Standby mode

1. Start-up: while Google Home is starting up, the multicolored LED lights start spinning and flash.
2. Factory data reset: press and hold the microphone button to restore your Google Home device. Subsequently, the factory data reset (FDR) begins and the LED lights turn orange. At the same time, the LED lights countdown begins at the same time.
3. Alarm signal: when the alarm sounds, you will see the white lights turn on slowly at the same time. Furthermore, it is possible to give the command “Stop” or touch the touch panel to stop the device alarm.
4. Timer ring: when the timer starts to ring, the white LEDs light up in slow motion. In the same way, it is possible to give the command or use the control panel to interrupt the sound of the timer for the device.

Status of LED lights on Google Home

1. Waiting for a voice input: when Google Home hears the keyword “OK Google” or “Hey Google”, the four-color LED lights to start to turn clockwise and pulse at the same time. This means that Google Assistant is waiting for your next command.
2. Find an answer (thinking): once the Google Assistant has received your voice input, start thinking and the four-color LED lights will continue to turn clockwise. However, they stop pulsing during this period.
3. Answer: When Google Home starts responding to the voice command (via speaker), the 4-color LED lights to stop spinning and start pulsing continuously until the audio disappears. In this state, Google Home is responding. While if Google Home plays music or podcasts, it is not considered as an answer, so no LED lights up when Google Home plays music.
4. The microphone is disabled (Google Home is not listening): once the microphone is deactivated (using the button on the back of Google Home), Google Home does not listen to any commands. You may need to turn off the Google Home microphone sound by considering privacy factors.

Status of LED lights on Google Home Mini and Max

1. Ready for configuration: the first time you turn on Google Home, the 4 white LEDs will flash slowly indicating that it is ready for configuration.
2. Check device: when you start configuring the Google Home app on your mobile device, check for available devices nearby. When you select the Google Home device, the 4 LED lights change from white to blue and continue to pulse slowly.
3. WiF connection: while you connect Google Home to wifi, the 4 LED lights turn white. However, they stop pulsing and start turning clockwise.
4. Download: when Google Home downloads new firmware, all the LED lights become white.
5. Installation: Finally, when installing the downloaded firmware, the 6 white LED lights begin to turn clockwise.

I hope I made you understand why Google Home flashes in orange, blue, white, red or multicolored lights.