Firmware Updates
Your panel can update its firmware over the air — no USB cable or computer needed after the initial install. When a new version is available, the panel downloads and installs it automatically (if enabled) or waits for you to trigger the update manually.
Update Settings
These are configured from the Settings tab in the Setup under the Firmware section. They also appear as controls in Home Assistant.
- Version — the firmware version currently running on your panel (read-only).
- Auto Update — turn this on to let the panel install new versions automatically. When off, you'll need to trigger updates manually.
- Update Frequency — how often the panel checks for updates: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
- Check for Update — press this button to check for a new version right now, regardless of the automatic schedule.
What Happens During an Update
- The panel checks the update server for a newer version.
- If one is available and Auto Update is on, it shows an update message, then downloads and installs the update.
- During installation the screen may turn off. This is normal; do not power off the panel while the update is running.
- The panel restarts with the new firmware and briefly confirms that the update completed. Your settings (cards, colours, temperatures, etc.) are preserved.
The update usually takes a minute or two. The display may show an update or loading screen briefly during the restart.
Compatibility Notes
Firmware updates preserve the panel's existing cards, subpages, colours, brightness, clock, screensaver, and backup settings. The setup page still reads the same saved card string format after an update, so existing cards do not need to be recreated.
Backup imports remain compatible across firmware updates. If you move a backup between different panel sizes, the import may rearrange cards to fit the new screen while keeping supported cards and subpages intact.
When New Cards Appear
Some features, especially new card types, need both the web setup page and the panel firmware. If the setup page shows a new card type but the panel does not display it correctly after you apply the configuration, check for a firmware update and install the latest version.
Checking Updates from Home Assistant
You can also manage updates from Home Assistant. The Auto Update toggle, Update Frequency selector, and Check for Update button all appear as entities that you can control from the Home Assistant dashboard or use in automations.
The standard Home Assistant Update entity may also appear, depending on your Home Assistant version.