diff --git a/settings/quickshell.nix b/settings/quickshell.nix
index 6dab4c9..d58e173 100644
--- a/settings/quickshell.nix
+++ b/settings/quickshell.nix
@@ -4738,7 +4738,7 @@ in
                             // Doubles as the recording indicator: with the
                             // dropdown shut, this dot is the only sign that
                             // wf-recorder is still running.
-                            text: recCard.recording ? "circle-dot" : "cog"
+                            text: recCard.recording ? "circle-dot" : "sliders-horizontal"
                             color: recCard.recording ? Theme.err : Theme.base05
                             font.pixelSize: 18
                         }