Updating your smart home device firmware
Most smart home devices update automatically when connected to the internet. Philips Hue updates happen silently overnight. Ring cameras update automatically without your action needed.
Smart home devices update their firmware (built-in software) automatically in the background at night. You don't need to do anything — your device downloads and installs the update while you sleep. Some devices like Philips Hue let you manually start an update if you want it right away. This article shows you where to check for updates and how to start one manually.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Unplugging a Hue Bridge while a firmware update is in progress — this can corrupt the bridge and require a factory reset
- Thinking that Ring or Nest devices need a manual update — they handle it automatically, just make sure WiFi is on overnight
Signs you need professional help
- A firmware update fails and your device stops working
- Your device shows the same old firmware version even after trying to update it
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