| "Hello, my name is Enkior. I will be your assistant throughout this article, which will explain how to manually update your Wi-Fi device in case it hasn't updated automatically." |
How can I check if my Wi-Fi device is up to date?
"In this section, I will explain how to verify if your Wi-Fi device has the latest update version. Having the most recent software version ensures optimal functioning of your device." |
From your Wi-Fi device’s settings page.
"First, you can check the settings page of your Wi-Fi device. On this page, you can view the firmware version currently installed on your device and check if an update is available." |
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Please open the Enki app and go to the main screen titled "Home." Then, please follow the instructions below: 01 - Select the tile corresponding to your Wi-Fi device to access its control page. 02 - Click on the gear icon 03 - At the bottom of the settings page, in the "Advanced Settings" section, you will find the software version of your Wi-Fi device. |
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Check the latest version available on our FAQ.
"You can check the firmware version of your Wi-Fi device. For this purpose, we provide a detailed FAQ article. We invite you to consult it to compare the information with that of your Wi-Fi device." |
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It is essential, to start, to identify the type of your device. You can check in which entry you added this device within the app. To do this, please open the Enki app and go to the main screen titled "Home." Then, please follow the instructions below: 01 - Select the tile corresponding to your Wi-Fi device to access its control page. 02 - Click on the gear icon 03 - In the middle of the settings page, in the "Device Information" section, you will find the model of your Wi-Fi device, which corresponds to the entry selected in the app. |
| "We invite you to carefully note the model displayed in the app. This information is important because we will now conduct a detailed search about it in our FAQ article, specifically dedicated to the latest software version. | |
| This step aims to provide you with precise and up-to-date answers regarding this model to ensure the latest software version released for your Wi-Fi device." | |
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04 - Please consult the following article: What is the latest software version available for my Wi-Fi device?
05 - In this FAQ article, I invite you to identify your Wi-Fi device by carefully checking the brand and the model we noted from your app. You can then determine the corresponding software version.
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| "Once you have identified your device’s software version, simply compare the version indicated in our FAQ with the one shown in your app." |
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06 - Select the tile corresponding to your Wi-Fi device to access its control page. 07 - Click on the gear icon 08 - At the bottom of the settings page, in the "Advanced Settings" section, you will find the software version of your Wi-Fi device. Compare it with the one shown in the FAQ article. |
How do I update my Wi-Fi device?
"In this second major section, I will explain in detail how to update your Wi-Fi device. I will guide you through the different steps, whether by performing an action directly from your Enki app or by updating directly via a procedure on the device itself. You will discover the simplest and most effective methods to keep your Wi-Fi device up to date, ensuring its proper functioning." |
Via your Wi-Fi device’s settings page.
"The most common method is to perform this operation directly through the Enki app. You can initiate the update of your Wi-Fi device from its settings page." |
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01 - From "Home", click on the tile of your concerned device. 02 - Click on the "💡" button to physically change its state. Your device should react as follows:
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03 - On the control page, please click the gear icon 04 - Select " 05 - The following message appears: "An update is available for your device, do you want to start it? The device will be unavailable during the update." Confirm by clicking "Yes". 06 - The update begins; under the "Update" label, the text "Updating..." will be displayed. |
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| "It is absolutely essential never to turn off your Wi-Fi device while it is receiving an update. Powering off or disconnecting the Wi-Fi device at this moment can cause significant damage, potentially rendering the device completely unusable. | |
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Indeed, the firmware update is a delicate process that requires continuous power to ensure all files are properly installed and that the system functions optimally afterward. Furthermore, it is strongly recommended to maintain a stable and active Internet connection on your router during the entire update. Any interruption, even temporary, can cause errors during the download of the files needed for the update, which could result in a complete lock of your Wi-Fi device. Therefore, ensure your router is properly connected to the Internet and avoid any actions that might disrupt this connection to guarantee a smooth and successful update process." | |
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During the update of your Wi-Fi device, its behavior remains unchanged; it keeps the state it was in.
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Once the update is complete, your Wi-Fi device will restart and its behavior will remain unchanged:
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Then, when your Wi-Fi device has restarted, it will automatically reconnect. Once reconnected, it will be in the following state:
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07 - Please verify that the software version of your Wi-Fi device has been updated to the latest available version. |
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08 - Finally, please check the proper functioning of your Wi-Fi device by turning it on or off within your app. The device should react as follows:
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| "Congratulations, your Wi-Fi device has been successfully updated. You can now use it with its latest software version." |
Perform a power cycle on the Wi-Fi device.
"It is possible that, although your Wi-Fi device’s software is not up to date, the update option is not offered. Please note that our Wi-Fi devices are designed so that after a restart and reconnection to our platform, the software automatically checks if it is up to date. Therefore, we invite you to follow the instructions below if you want to update your Wi-Fi device via a power cycle." |
| 01 - Cut the power to your Wi-Fi device by unplugging it from its power source. | ||||
| Fan on | Cut the power: | Fan off | ||
| Light on | Remove the Wi-Fi device from its power source | Light off | ||
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| 02 - Reconnect your Wi-Fi device to its power source and wait until it reconnects to your personal Wi-Fi network. | ||||
| Fan off | Restore power: | Fan on | ||
| Light off | Reconnect the Wi-Fi device to its power source | Light on | ||
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03 - Once your Wi-Fi device has reconnected to your personal Wi-Fi network, and therefore to our platform, it will check for software updates. During the download of the software update, the label "Updating" will appear on the tile of the concerned Wi-Fi device. Please be patient while your Wi-Fi device downloads the update. |
| "It is absolutely essential never to turn off your Wi-Fi device while it is receiving an update. Powering off or disconnecting the Wi-Fi device at this moment can cause significant damage, potentially rendering the device completely unusable. | |
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Indeed, the firmware update is a delicate process that requires continuous power to ensure all files are properly installed and that the system functions optimally afterward. Furthermore, it is strongly recommended to maintain a stable and active Internet connection on your router during the entire update. Any interruption, even temporary, can cause errors during the download of the files needed for the update, which could result in a complete lock of your Wi-Fi device. Therefore, ensure your router is properly connected to the Internet and avoid any actions that might disrupt this connection to guarantee a smooth and successful update process." | |
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During the update of your Wi-Fi device, its behavior remains unchanged; it keeps the state it was in.
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Once the update is complete, your Wi-Fi device will restart and its behavior will remain unchanged:
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Then, when your Wi-Fi device has restarted, it will automatically reconnect. Once reconnected, it will be in the following state:
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04 - Please verify that the software version of your Wi-Fi device has been updated to the latest available version. |
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05 - Finally, please check the proper functioning of your Wi-Fi device by turning it on or off within your app. The device should react as follows:
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| "Congratulations, your Wi-Fi device has been successfully updated. You can now use it with its latest software version." |
What you should know about your device:
How do I check if my Wi-Fi device is up to date?
You can check your Wi-Fi device’s settings page in the Enki app to see if the "Update" option is available under the firmware version.
How do I know the latest firmware version available for my Wi-Fi device?
A FAQ article is provided to view all the latest software versions of Wi-Fi devices compatible with our app. Simply compare this information with your device’s software version, visible on the settings page in the Enki app. You can consult the following article: What is the latest software version available for my Wi-Fi device?.
What should I do if the update does not download or install on my Wi-Fi device?
It is essential to have a stable Wi-Fi connection to perform the software update. We recommend power cycling your Internet router, waiting for the connection to be restored, then restarting the concerned Wi-Fi device by placing it as close as possible to your router.
Can I interrupt the update download of my Wi-Fi device via the app?
No, once the update is launched via the app, it cannot be interrupted.
Can I interrupt the update by turning off or disconnecting my Wi-Fi device?
It is strictly discouraged to disconnect your Wi-Fi device from its power source or connection during the update. This could cause device malfunction or even irreversible damage, making it unusable.
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"If you are having trouble updating your Wi-Fi device despite our detailed tutorial, we invite you to contact our technical support service. Please provide the following information to help facilitate diagnosis:
We encourage you to provide as many details as possible so our technicians can offer you optimal support." |