What is this little symbol on my control centre?

[martin2345uk]

It’s only there on certain songs! Anyone know?

 

[Diorama]

I think it’s when you are using Bluetooth speakers/ Apple TV etc

 

[martin2345uk]

Hmm, I’m just using my headphones on the tram... and it’s only there on certain songs :-/

 

[macTW]

It means you can 3D Touch the box and it’ll expand for further song controls and output device selection. It should be there all the time.

 

[CharlesShaw]

Playing over iPhone speakers, mine pulses lighter gray for a second. It changes to blue when using airplay, AirPods, and (sometimes) wired headphones, but it doesn't always stay blue either. Curious.

 

[Arran]

I think it’s when you are using Bluetooth speakers/ Apple TV etc

The 3D Touch expalnation sounded plausible - but if it was true then it should be present on most of the other buttons in control center because you can 3D touch those too.

So, yeah, it seems to indicate (when blue) that sound is being sent somewhere other than the iphone’s built-in speaker. Probably to act as a reminder when you’re wondering why your iPhone is silent?
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Playing over iPhone speakers, mine pulses lighter gray for a second. It changes to blue when using airplay, AirPods, and (sometimes) wired headphones, but it doesn't always stay blue either. Curious.

Same here. Blue when using airplay, bluetooth speakers/headphones or wired (lightning) headphones.

 

[martin2345uk]

Well I sent Apple Support a direct message on twitter but they replied saying that they can’t view images on twitter so can’t see what I’m showing them :-/

 

[Vermifuge]

Well I sent Apple Support a direct message on twitter but they replied saying that they can’t view images on twitter so can’t see what I’m showing them :-/

That’s what is pressd to select what output device to use. If your seeing inconsitant behaivor it’s likely a bug.