What do the LED Indicators Mean on the Kart? (Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit)

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


In this article, you'll learn what the different states of the LED indicators mean on the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit kart.

Note: this information can be helpful when troubleshooting connection or power issues.

Brake light (Red) Power light (Blue) Description
Off Off The kart is off
Off Blinking The kart is attempting to connect to Nintendo Switch
Off Solid

The kart is connected to Nintendo Switch.

(The power light will also be lit solid when the kart firmware is being updated.)

Blinking Off Indicates that the power is on and the kart is starting up
Blinking Blinking Indicates that the kart is attempting to pair with Nintendo Switch (first time setup)
Solid Off The brake light will be lit solid when the kart battery is charging
Solid Solid Indicates that the brakes are being applied on the kart during game play

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