Save the firmware (bin) file to the USB stick.
For Hydroroot units only, save the Menu file to the USB stick along with the firmware file. The Hydroroot menu file should have “HydroRoot” and “Menu” in the file title. If you are updating a Pearl unit, skip this step.
Insert the USB stick in the upper left slot.
Navigate to Menu System- Press ENTER
Navigate to Firmware
Press ENTER to highlight
Press ENTER to enter Firmware Menu
Press ENTER to highlight Update
Use UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired Firmware version. In this example, it is 1.16.977. Once selected, press ENTER to start. The software will verify the content of the file.
With Yes highlighted, press ENTER
The upgrade will initiate. Do not power off. Once done, press ENTER.
After the Firmware has been updated and the controller is ON, wait for 1 minute, and the controller will automatically copy the menu file from the USB. Unit will reboot. Remove the USB drive.
The lower left corner is the new FW version.
Press the LEFT key if needed to navigate back to this screen from the HOME screen.