UPGRADING COMFORTLINK™ II SOFTWARE
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A standard SD memory card (non HD/HC) with 80 MB of free memory and a computer with an SD card reader or a USB to SD card adaptor are required to complete the upgrade process. Then follow these steps.
Upgrading the software on your ComfortLink™ II control will allow you to take advantage of the latest features and system enhancements. To see your currently installed software version, press the “Help” and then “About” buttons on your ComfortLink™ II control.
STEP 1 – Insert a blank SD card into your computer’s SD port or SD card reader.
STEP 2 – Right click on the following link.
Download Version 4.0.3 Software for the ComfortLink™ II Control
STEP 3 – Follow the instructions for your web browser below:
Google Chrome
- Select 'Save link as..”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Internet Explorer
- Click “Save Target As...”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Firefox
- Click “Save Link As...”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Safari
- Click “Save”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
STEP 4 – Remove/eject the SD card from your computer.
STEP 5 – Insert the SD card into your ComfortLink™ II control.
STEP 6 – Press… Menu > Settings > Network > Software Upgrades > Next > then select 'Check for upgrades on SD Card' to start the install process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software upgrade.
Upgrading the software on your ComfortLink™ II control will allow you to take advantage of the latest features and system enhancements. To see your currently installed software version, press the “Help” and then “About” buttons on your ComfortLink™ II control.
STEP 1 – Insert a blank SD card into your computer’s SD port or SD card reader.
STEP 2 – Right click on the following link.
Download Version 4.0.3 Software for the ComfortLink™ II Control
STEP 3 – Follow the instructions for your web browser below:
Google Chrome
- Select 'Save link as..”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Internet Explorer
- Click “Save Target As...”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Firefox
- Click “Save Link As...”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
Safari
- Click “Save”
- Save the file to the location of your SD card
STEP 4 – Remove/eject the SD card from your computer.
STEP 5 – Insert the SD card into your ComfortLink™ II control.
STEP 6 – Press… Menu > Settings > Network > Software Upgrades > Next > then select 'Check for upgrades on SD Card' to start the install process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software upgrade.
XL850 AND XL824 SOFTWARE UPGRADES
AUTOMATIC UPGRADES
The XL850 and XL824 controls connected to Nexia™ Home Intelligence will be upgraded automatically whenever a new software release is available.
LOCAL UPGRADES
Required:
- Standard USB flash drive
- USB-Micro USB adaptor (included with control)
- Computer with USB port
- USB-Micro USB adaptor (included with control)
- Computer with USB port
STEP 1 - Insert a USB flash drive into your computer's USB port
STEP 2 - Click on the following software upgrade link and download to the flash drive
STEP 2 - Click on the following software upgrade link and download to the flash drive
XL850: Download Version 3.0 Software
XL824: Download Version 3.0 Software
XL824: Download Version 3.0 Software
STEP 3 - Remove flash drive from your computer
STEP 4 - Insert the Micro USB-to-USB adaptor cable, included with your control, into the Micro USB port on the side of the control. The control needs to remain powered during the upgrade process. Do not de-power the control or pull it off the wall during the upgrade process.
STEP 5 - Connect the flash drive into the USB side of the cable
STEP 6 - Press Menu > Settings > SW Upgrades. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software upgrade
STEP 4 - Insert the Micro USB-to-USB adaptor cable, included with your control, into the Micro USB port on the side of the control. The control needs to remain powered during the upgrade process. Do not de-power the control or pull it off the wall during the upgrade process.
STEP 5 - Connect the flash drive into the USB side of the cable
STEP 6 - Press Menu > Settings > SW Upgrades. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software upgrade