PlayStation 4: Lightbar - meaning of the colors
The PlayStation 4 has a light bar on its top, which can shine in different colors. We clarify the meaning of the individual colors.
That is what the colors of the PS4 Lightbar mean
The lightbar on the top of the PlayStation 4 not only looks chic, it also has a practical purpose: depending on the color, you can see the status of your console.
- If the lightbar pulsates blue, the PlayStation 4 is starting up.
- If the lightbar lights up permanently white, your PlayStation 4 is running and ready for use. However, if the white light pulsates, the PlayStation is shutting down.
- If the lightbar lights up orange, the PlayStation 4 is in standby mode. In this mode, the console can also download updates and game data in standby.
If the lightbar on your PlayStation 4 continues to pulsate blue, you may have the Blue Light of Death error. In the next practical tip, we will explain what this is and how you can fix this error.