When this applies
Use this article when you need to understand the LED lights or icons displayed on a 380GW or 380GWX Dash Cam.
This information applies to the 380GW and 380GWX Dash Cam only.
Process / information
LED status
LED / Icon | Slow Flash | Fast Flash | Solid |
Blue LED | – | Low battery warning | Battery charging* |
Red LED | Recording | Updating firmware | Power on |
Yellow LED | Searching for GPS | Formatting SD card | GPS locked |
Red Triangle | Mass Storage Mode (PC) | SD card needs formatting / bad card | File protected |
Blue Triangle | Wi-Fi on / update mode | SD card needs formatting / bad card | Device connected via Wi-Fi |
*The Blue LED only works when the optional 380GW Battery Pack is installed.
Red LED - Power and recording
Slow flash: The Dash Cam is recording normally.
Fast flash: The Dash Cam is updating its firmware.
Solid: The Dash Cam is powered on.
Yellow LED - GPS
Slow flash: The Dash Cam is searching for GPS satellites.
Fast flash: The Dash Cam is formatting the SD card.
Solid: GPS is locked for speed and location data.
Red Triangle - File protection
Slow flash: The Dash Cam is in Mass Storage Mode when connected to a computer.
Fast flash: The SD card needs formatting or may be faulty.
Solid: A file is protected.
Blue Triangle - Wi-Fi
Slow flash: Wi-Fi is on or the Dash Cam is in update mode.
Fast flash: The SD card needs formatting or may be faulty.
Solid: A device is connected to the Dash Cam via Wi-Fi.
What to expect
The LED lights and icons will change depending on the current status of the Dash Cam.
The 380GW and 380GWX Dash Cam use these LED patterns. Series 2 Dash Cams use different LED patterns.
Still need help?
If the LED light or icon displayed on your 380GW or 380GWX Dash Cam does not match the expected status, contact Nextbase Customer Support for further assistance.