Flow Series: Indicator Light Status Explanations

Applicable Models: Flow, Flow Pro, Flow 2, and Flow 2 Pro

This article explains in detail the meanings of different gimbal indicator statuses, helping you quickly understand the device’s current operating status and battery level for smoother shooting preparation.

Power indicator / gimbal mode indicator

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Status	Flow 2 / Flow 2 Pro Indicator Status	Flow / Flow Pro Indicator Status
Powered On	Four indicators light up one by one clockwise; then display the current gimbal mode: Auto, F (Follow), PF (Pan Follow), FPV	Four indicators light up one by one from left to right; then display the current gimbal mode: Auto, F (Follow), PF (Pan Follow), FPV
Standby	Four indicators flash slowly simultaneously	Four indicators flash slowly simultaneously
Powered Off	Four indicators light up simultaneously, then turn off one by one counterclockwise	Four indicators light up simultaneously, then turn off one by one from right to left
Magnetic Phone Clamp Misalignment	The topmost indicator remains steadily red	-
Charging & Power Display	If the working mode light (A/F/PF/FPV/L) is displayed, the indicator will switch to the charging status light when the gimbal is charged. During charging, if the user switches the gimbal mode, the current mode light will be displayed for three seconds, then return to the charging status light. When the gimbal is charging, the indicator shows the charging status light. During charging, if you click the Power button or M button (Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro) to check the power, the current power light will be displayed for three seconds, then return to the charging status light. Please refer to: Flow Series: Charging & Battery Life
Firmware Update	During the update, the four mode indicators light up in sequence repeatedly, with an interval of 0.2 seconds between each light. After the update is complete, all four indicators light up simultaneously, turn off after one second, and restart.	During the update, the four mode indicators light up one by one from left to right (the left indicator turns off, then the right one lights up immediately), cycling repeatedly, with an interval of 0.2 seconds between each light. After the update is complete, all four indicators light up simultaneously, turn off after one second, and restart.
Low Battery	When the battery level is below 6%, the bottom indicator flashes rapidly	When the battery level is below 6%, the leftmost indicator flashes rapidly
Gimbal Sleep	Four indicators flash in a breathing pattern continuously	Four indicators flash in a breathing pattern continuously
Gimbal Abnormality	Four indicators flash quickly simultaneously	Four indicators flash quickly simultaneously

NFC Pairing Indicator

Status	Flow 2 Pro / Flow Pro Indicator Status
Gimbal Pairing	Breathing (strong to weak)
Gimbal Pairing Successful	Steady on
Gimbal Pairing Failed	Breathing (strong to weak), returns to pairing status

Please note: Not applicable to Flow and Flow 2.

Tracking Ring Light

Indicator Light Status	Flow Pro / Flow 2 Pro Gimbal Status
Green Breathing Flash	Tracking status
Solid Green	DockKit is ready for tracking / Insta360 app tracking is lost
Off / Not Lit	Unpaired / no tracking in Insta360 app

Please note: Not applicable to Flow and Flow 2.

Roll Axis Indicator

Status

Flow 2 Pro Indicator Status

Recording / Shooting

Recording: White light flashes slowly

Shooting: White light flashes once

Please note: Not applicable to Flow, Flow Pro, and Flow 2.

FAQ

1. How to turn the tracking indicator on / off?

By default, the tracking indicator is enabled in the initial state. To turn it off, open the Insta360 app, navigate to "Gimbal Settings", and set the tracking indicator to "Off".

Please note: The brightness of the tracking indicator can be set to Low, Medium, or High.

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2. Can the white indicator on the gimbal's tilt axis / gimbal arm be turned off?

Currently, the white indicator on the gimbal's tilt axis / gimbal arm can not be turned off.

Flow Series: Gimbal Indicator Lights Malfunction

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Flow Series: Indicator Light Status Explanations

Applicable Models: Flow, Flow Pro, Flow 2, and Flow 2 Pro

This article explains in detail the meanings of different gimbal indicator statuses, helping you quickly understand the device’s current operating status and battery level for smoother shooting preparation.

Power indicator / gimbal mode indicator

insta360

Status	Flow 2 / Flow 2 Pro Indicator Status	Flow / Flow Pro Indicator Status
Powered On	Four indicators light up one by one clockwise; then display the current gimbal mode: Auto, F (Follow), PF (Pan Follow), FPV	Four indicators light up one by one from left to right; then display the current gimbal mode: Auto, F (Follow), PF (Pan Follow), FPV
Standby	Four indicators flash slowly simultaneously	Four indicators flash slowly simultaneously
Powered Off	Four indicators light up simultaneously, then turn off one by one counterclockwise	Four indicators light up simultaneously, then turn off one by one from right to left
Magnetic Phone Clamp Misalignment	The topmost indicator remains steadily red	-
Charging & Power Display	If the working mode light (A/F/PF/FPV/L) is displayed, the indicator will switch to the charging status light when the gimbal is charged. During charging, if the user switches the gimbal mode, the current mode light will be displayed for three seconds, then return to the charging status light. When the gimbal is charging, the indicator shows the charging status light. During charging, if you click the Power button or M button (Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro) to check the power, the current power light will be displayed for three seconds, then return to the charging status light. Please refer to: Flow Series: Charging & Battery Life
Firmware Update	During the update, the four mode indicators light up in sequence repeatedly, with an interval of 0.2 seconds between each light. After the update is complete, all four indicators light up simultaneously, turn off after one second, and restart.	During the update, the four mode indicators light up one by one from left to right (the left indicator turns off, then the right one lights up immediately), cycling repeatedly, with an interval of 0.2 seconds between each light. After the update is complete, all four indicators light up simultaneously, turn off after one second, and restart.
Low Battery	When the battery level is below 6%, the bottom indicator flashes rapidly	When the battery level is below 6%, the leftmost indicator flashes rapidly
Gimbal Sleep	Four indicators flash in a breathing pattern continuously	Four indicators flash in a breathing pattern continuously
Gimbal Abnormality	Four indicators flash quickly simultaneously	Four indicators flash quickly simultaneously

NFC Pairing Indicator

Status	Flow 2 Pro / Flow Pro Indicator Status
Gimbal Pairing	Breathing (strong to weak)
Gimbal Pairing Successful	Steady on
Gimbal Pairing Failed	Breathing (strong to weak), returns to pairing status

Please note: Not applicable to Flow and Flow 2.

Tracking Ring Light

Indicator Light Status	Flow Pro / Flow 2 Pro Gimbal Status
Green Breathing Flash	Tracking status
Solid Green	DockKit is ready for tracking / Insta360 app tracking is lost
Off / Not Lit	Unpaired / no tracking in Insta360 app

Please note: Not applicable to Flow and Flow 2.

Roll Axis Indicator

Status

Flow 2 Pro Indicator Status

Recording / Shooting

Recording: White light flashes slowly

Shooting: White light flashes once

Please note: Not applicable to Flow, Flow Pro, and Flow 2.

FAQ

1. How to turn the tracking indicator on / off?

By default, the tracking indicator is enabled in the initial state. To turn it off, open the Insta360 app, navigate to "Gimbal Settings", and set the tracking indicator to "Off".

Please note: The brightness of the tracking indicator can be set to Low, Medium, or High.

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2. Can the white indicator on the gimbal's tilt axis / gimbal arm be turned off?

Currently, the white indicator on the gimbal's tilt axis / gimbal arm can not be turned off.

Flow Series: Gimbal Indicator Lights Malfunction

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