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# What does the MeatStick / X charger's LED indicate?

Understanding the LED indications on The MeatStick and The MeatStick X chargers is essential. (Also applies to the Mini Charger and MiniX Charger. The MeatStick 4 and MeatStick Chef chargers work differently: see [How do I charge my Stick?](https://docs.themeatstick.com/legacy-products/legacy/meatstick-4-and-chef/how-to-charge-my-meatstick-4-and-chef))

Here's what you need to know:

**Charging Stick:**

* Place the Stick on the charger and press the button. The LED turns green or red based on the charger's battery status.

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* LED stays on while the Stick is charging and turns off once fully charged.
* If the LED flashes green followed by five red flashes, the charger can't detect the Stick. Clean the Stick and charger contact points. If the issue persists, [contact Support](https://tms.fyi/help).

**Xtender Mode Activation:**

* On The MeatStick X Charger and MiniX Charger, pressing the button also turns on Xtender mode (Bluetooth signal booster). The LED flashes slowly while it is on. The MeatStick Charger and Mini Charger have no Xtender mode.
* Xtender mode turns off by itself if it does not pick up a Stick for 10 minutes.

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* If the LED flashes green followed by twenty red flashes, there might be an issue with the Stick. [Contact Support](https://tms.fyi/help).

**Priority of LED Indications:**

* Solid green (charging status) takes precedence over flashing green (Xtender mode).
* After charging completes, the LED switches to flashing green if Xtender mode is active

**Switching Modes:**

* Placing another Stick on the charger without pressing the button maintains Xtender mode without charging.
* Pressing the button initiates both charging and Xtender mode, changing the LED from flashing green to solid green.

These LED indications ensure you're well-informed about your charger's status.