Learn the meaning of the iPod touch status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen provide information about iPod touch.
Note: If you turn on a Focus, its icon appears in the status bar. See Turn a Focus on or off on iPod touch.
Status icon | What it means | ||||||||||
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 | Wi-Fi iPod touch is connected to the internet over a Wi-Fi network. See Connect iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network. | ||||||||||
 | Network activity Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also use this icon to indicate an active process. | ||||||||||
 | VPN iPod touch is connected to a network using VPN. | ||||||||||
 | Syncing iPod touch is syncing with your computer. See Sync iPod touch with your computer. | ||||||||||
 | Airplane mode Airplane mode is on. Nonwireless features are available, but wireless functions may be disabled. See Choose iPod touch settings for travel. | ||||||||||
 | Personal Hotspot iPod touch is connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another device. See Join a Personal Hotspot. | ||||||||||
 | Navigation Indicator iPod touch is providing turn-by-turn directions. See Get driving directions in Maps on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | FaceTime Indicator iPod touch is on a FaceTime call. See Make and receive FaceTime calls on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Recording Indicator iPod touch is recording your screen. See Take a screenshot or screen recording on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Camera In Use Indicator An app is using your camera. See iPod touch camera basics. | ||||||||||
 | Microphone In Use Indicator An app is using your microphone. See Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Lock iPod touch is locked. See Wake and unlock iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Turn a Focus on or off on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Portrait orientation lock The iPod touch screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change or lock the screen orientation on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Location Services An app is using Location Services. See Control the location information you share on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Alarm An alarm is set. See Set an alarm on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Headphones connected iPod touch is paired with Bluetooth headphones that are turned on and within Bluetooth range. See Set up and listen to Bluetooth headphones. | ||||||||||
 | Bluetooth battery Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device. See Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Battery Shows the iPod touch battery level or charging status. See Show the iPod touch battery percentage. | ||||||||||
 | Battery Charging Shows the iPod touch battery is charging. See Charge the iPod touch battery. | ||||||||||
 | AirPlay AirPlay is on. See Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPod touch. | ||||||||||
 | Voice Control Voice Control is turned on in Settings > Accessibility, and Siri is ready for your requests. See Use Voice Control to interact with iPod touch. | ||||||||||