Normal video states
Solid red status means video recording; flashing red means a clip is being saved; slowly flashing red means Parking Guard. Flashing green means preparing to record. Solid green can mean computer mass-storage mode or card formatting, so use the operating context.
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Communication and updates
Flashing blue is Bluetooth pairing. Blue fading in and out indicates Wi-Fi sharing. Cyan indicates voice control. Alternating green between status and microphone LEDs means an update is being installed.
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Card and microphone states
Alternating red/yellow warns of limited space or underperforming media. Yellow alternating between the two LEDs indicates a missing or problematic card. The microphone LED is solid red when recording audio and off when it is not. Record the exact pattern for support; do not format valuable footage merely to extinguish a light.
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- Garmin Mini 3 — Status LEDs ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026
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