Notification reference tables
Axon Outpost provides visual notifications through the LED ring and, in some cases, brief device status sequences during start-up and diagnostics. This section summarizes the notification types a user may encounter during normal operation. For detailed LED color and pattern definitions, see LED ring behavior.
Operational
| Startup sequence |
The device is powering on and completing internal checks. |
| Status display |
The device is showing its current health, battery level, and connectivity status following a short press of the Axon Outpost Button. |
| Pairing mode |
The device is ready to connect to the mobile app. |
| Pairing confirmation |
The device successfully connected to the mobile app. |
| Update in progress |
The device is applying a firmware or configuration update. |
| Shutdown sequence |
The device is powering down safely. |
| Fault notification |
The device has detected a condition that requires user attention; see Troubleshooting. |
Startup and registration
| Initial boot |
The device is starting from a power-off state. |
| Registration check |
The device is verifying whether it is registered and connected to the management system. |
| Battery status check |
The device is displaying internal battery level during boot or diagnostics. |
| Connectivity check |
The device is confirming LTE and cloud connectivity. |
Axon Outpost Manager (AOM) app
Shown only when the Axon Outpost Manager mobile app is actively paired to a device. To learn more about the AOM app, see the separate user guide topics.
| Searching for device |
The app is trying to detect and connect to Outpost. |
| Registration completed |
The device was successfully provisioned through the app. |
| App-initiated update |
The app has triggered a firmware update. |
| App-initiated reboot |
The device is rebooting due to an app action. |
| App-context plate read |
The app is confirming an LPR detection during usage. |
| Community visibility enabled |
The device shows public-facing indicators, during low-light and nighttime conditions, based on administrative settings. |
| Community visibility disabled |
The device's LED ring remains off during normal operation except during diagnostics. |
Axon Outpost button user interactions
| Short press (<1 s) |
No action. Prevents accidental triggers. |
| Status check (~500 ms) |
Shows system status for a brief period. |
| Pairing mode (3 s) |
Prepares the device for Bluetooth pairing. |
| Power off (6 s) |
Shuts down the device. |
| Hard reset (12 s) |
Restarts the device if unresponsive. |
