Learn the meaning of the iPod touch status icons

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.

Call Indicator  A green bubble or bar indicates iPod touch is on a FaceTime call. See Make and receive FaceTime calls on iPod touch.

Recording Indicator  A red bubble or bar indicates iPod touch is either recording sound or recording your screen. See Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPod touch.

Camera In Use Indicator  A green indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your camera. Measure dimensions with iPod touch.

Microphone In Use Indicator  An orange indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your microphone. Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPod touch.

Lock  iPod touch is locked. See Access features from the iPod touch Lock Screen.

Do Not Disturb  Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Set Do Not Disturb 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 item 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.

Battery  Shows the iPod touch battery level or charging status. See Charge and monitor the iPod touch battery.

Battery Charging  Shows the iPod touch battery is charging. See Charge and monitor 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.