⏺️ Record Button emoji meaning
⏺️ means record, used to show that something is being recorded, filmed or streamed live. The Apple artwork shows a white circle on a blue-grey rounded square button.
U+23FA U+FE0F
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What ⏺️ means
It works like the record button on a camera or audio app. People use it to announce a recording, a live stream, a podcast session, or a voice note. It sits with the other media control buttons such as ⏹️ and ⏸️.
⏺️ How people use it
- Announcing a recording or live stream
- Labeling a podcast or video session
- Telling someone a call is being recorded
Example messages
⏺️ Recording starts in 5 min, be ready
Podcast episode 12 ⏺️🎙️
Is this meeting being recorded ⏺️?
Common ⏺️ combinations
- ⏺️🎥Recording a video
- ⏺️🎙️Recording a podcast or audio
⏺️ vs similar emojis
| ⏺️ vs 🔴 | 🔴 is a plain red circle often used for "live", while ⏺️ is a button symbol meaning record. |
|---|---|
| ⏺️ vs ⏹️ | ⏹️ means stop, while ⏺️ means start recording. |
| ⏺️ vs ⚪ | ⚪ is just a white circle shape with no media meaning. |
Emoji details
| Name | record button |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+23FA U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | button, circle, record |
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FAQ
What does the ⏺️ record button emoji mean?
⏺️ means record, used to show that something is being recorded, filmed or streamed live. The Apple artwork shows a white circle on a blue-grey rounded square button.
Is ⏺️ the same as going live?
Not exactly. ⏺️ means recording, but many people use it for live streams too, often next to the word LIVE or 🔴.
What is the difference between ⏺️ and 🔴?
⏺️ is a media button icon for record, while 🔴 is a simple red circle. Both can signal recording or live, but ⏺️ looks like a control button.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.