Updating AudioMoth Firmware

Overview:

AudioMoth devices need to have the most recent firmware update in order to be properly deployed with the Companion app. This article walks through how to download the most recent firmware.

Getting Started:

In order to update your AudioMoth, you need to have the AudioMoth Flash App installed on your computer. The Flash App is the second one listed on the AudioMoth website and is shown below:

Once downloaded, the app will show the following icon:

Open the app and connect the AudioMoth device into your computer using a USB micro-B cable. Make sure the AudioMoth is switched to the USB/OFF position. The green LED on the AudioMoth should be on and solid, as opposed to blinking when in other modes. 

The app will look like this when it is opened:

Select the most recent firmware version on the right side panel and select Download. Once your computer has downloaded the most recent version, select Flash AudioMoth. The LED on the AudioMoth will turn off while it is being updated, and then will turn back on when the update is completed. Once the update is completed, the app will show the new firmware version as pictured below:

You are now ready to configure your AudioMoth!