Bivy Stick Lights and Their Meanings
Status Light Indicators
Blinking Yellow
A message is currently being sent to the satellite network. Once the yellow blinking stops, all queued messages have been successfully sent.Blinking Green
You have received a message. Connect your phone to the Bivy Stick via Bluetooth and open the app to receive and read the message.Blinking Blue
The device is actively tracking and sending location points to your private tracking URL at the interval selected in the app.Blinking Red
SOS mode has been activated.Signal Light Indicators
Solid Green
Strong satellite connection.Blinking Green
The device is acquiring a GPS location. This should only last a few seconds when outdoors with a clear view of the sky. The device will not obtain a GPS lock indoors.Solid Yellow
Medium or weak satellite connection.Solid Red
Weak or no satellite connection.Power Light Indicators
Green
Battery level is 50% or higher.Yellow
Battery level is between 20% and 50%.Red
Battery level is 20% or lower.
Charging Indicator
When the device is plugged in and charging, the LED next to the power light will flash.
- If the device is powered on while charging, the LED will turn solid green once charging is complete.
- If the device is powered off while charging, the LED will turn off once charging is complete.
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