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PlayStation 5 orange light signifies Rest Mode, not a warning

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The orange light on a PlayStation 5 console indicates it has entered Rest Mode, a power-saving state that allows for background tasks like downloading games and charging controllers. This light is not a warning sign, unlike the orange light on the PS5 controller which signifies a muted microphone. Users can customize Rest Mode settings, including the inactivity timer and features available during this mode, through the console's system settings. AI

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PlayStation 5 orange light signifies Rest Mode, not a warning

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Deven McClure) ·

    What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you

    The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.

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