IOS – What do these Bluetooth icons shown in iOS status bar mean

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I have two Bluetooth speakers from the same brand. They both have a mic and a call answer button as well as media playback control.

When I connect to one of them I see the following icon in the status bar:

Bluetooth logo with battery

The other speaker when connected, shows the following in the status bar:

Headphones icon

  1. Why is a speaker represented by a headphones icon?

  2. Why do the icons differ?

  3. What are their respective meanings?

  4. Does the absence of a battery indicator mean that the speaker doesn't report battery status?

I am using iOS 10.3.3.

Best Answer

Refer to the Apple Support document, Status icons and symbols on your iPhone:

The battery level of your paired Bluetooth device.

Your iPhone is paired with a wireless headset, headphones, or earbuds.

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