Skip to main content
An IQOS ILUMA ONE on a leather surface.

Troubleshoot your IQOS ILUMA ONE

Find the answers to the most common issues on this page or try our online diagnostics tool which can help you find a solution in a few easy steps.

Inserting TEREA tobacco stick

A TEREA stick may be broken in the device. Try using a toothpick to remove the part of the stick that remains in the device.

A person inserts a TEREA stick into an IQOS ILUMA ONE.

Why do I see the white lights progressively switching off during my experience?

This is the experience count down. When you feel another vibration and only one Light pulsing white, your IQOS experience is nearly over (30 sec or 2 puffs remaining). Slide to close the cap.

Someone handing over an IQOS box.

All lights blink twice in white and then switch-off

Your IQOS ILUMA ONE may be out of range of temperature (0°C⁓40°C). If too cold, try to warm it in your hands and try again.

A person holding an IQOS ILUMA ONE.

Bottom light blinks yellow

Tap the button on your IQOS ILUMA ONE to check the battery level. If the bottom of the light strip blinks yellow, this means the battery is low on charge. Charge the IQOS ILUMA ONE with the manufacturer-approved power adaptor. For a full charge, plug the device for at least 75 minutes. When full, all lights will stay solid white and then turn off.

A person holding a sheet of paper.

Bottom light blinks red

There might be a little error, please try to reset your IQOS ILUMA ONE. If the red light persist, please contact our Customer Care.

A DJ adjusts dials on a turntable while holding an IQOS ILUMA ONE.

Reset

Press the IQOS ILUMA ONE button for 7 seconds, then release the button. All Status Lights will turn off, blink twice and turn on to confirm the reset.

A person inserts a TEREA stick into an IQOS ILUMA ONE.

Does the Terea stick have lower areosol quality?

  • numberThe IQOS ILUMATM Holder only needs to detect the presence of a TEREA SMARTCORE STICKTM in order to start an experience. A used stick will not be able to generate any substantial aerosol.
  • numberEnsure the TEREA stick was inserted correctly as per the user guide instructions.
  • numberTEREA packs should not be stored in an environment which is too humid or too dry. Doing so can have an effect on the aerosol quality.
Someone is holding a silver IQOS ILUMA PRIME Holder.

IQOS ILUMA ONE is designed to be used only with TEREA sticks. Do not use  TEREA sticks with previous IQOS generations, as this may cause damage to your device. TEREA sticks contain a metal part. Keep out of reach of children to prevent disassembly or ingestion.

Got a question?

Find the answer in our FAQs.

Something we haven’t covered?

There are several ways you can reach us.

Use our live chat

Use our live chat

Chat to our personal coaches in real time. They’re available every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Just give them a message and they’ll say hello within seconds.

Facebook Us

Facebook Us

We’re very social on our social media, so feel free to message us with any questions and we’ll get back to you in minutes.

Send us a tweet

Send us a tweet

Our Twitter account is available every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Tweet us your questions and we’ll get back to you in minutes.

Send us an Email

Send us an Email

Write to us. Our inbox is never too full.

No question is too small

No question is too small

Your question might have already been asked before. Browse our FAQs to see if there’s an answer waiting for you.