Connection status.
The current state of a network or service connection.
See it in context
What it is
A connection status distinguishes connecting, connected, reconnecting, and disconnected states. A text label matters because a colored dot alone cannot explain whether an action is possible.
When to use it
Use in live collaboration or device connections.
Know the difference
Connection status describes the communication link; availability status describes a person or resource.
Across platforms
iOS · iPadOS · macOS · watchOS · tvOS · visionOS
Use the native platform presentation and terminology; adapt density and interaction to touch, pointer, remote, or spatial input rather than copying a phone-sized view.
Web · Android · Windows · Linux · Wear OS · Android TV
On the web, announce meaningful status changes without moving focus. On Android and desktop, keep messages near the relevant operation and follow the platform’s notification conventions.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.