Update Firmware Using the Song Meter Configurator App

About this task

When paired with a Song Meter Micro 2, you can use the Song Meter Configurator app to initiate a firmware update.

This procedure loads a configuration file (ending in .miniconfig) and/or firmware file (ending in .smm), from the SD card to the recorder. If there are both a configuration file and firmware file on the card, the configuration file will be loaded first, and then the firmware update will be loaded.

Procedure

  1. Install brand-new or freshly charged batteries into the Song Meter Micro 2.
  2. Save the latest firmware file to a microSD card:
    1. Download the current version firmware file from our Downloads page at https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/account/downloads/sm-micro.

      The firmware file name is formatted as sysmicro-X.Y.smm.

      You must have a user account on wildlifeacoustics.com to access our Downloads page. Only an email address is required to create a user account.

    2. Connect a microSD card to your computer.

      If your computer has a built-in SD card slot, you can use a microSD-to-SD adapter. Otherwise, you can use a USB SD or microSD card reader.

    3. Copy the firmware file to the top level of the microSD card.

      "Top level" means the firmware file must not be inside a folder on the card.

      There must be only one firmware file on the card.

    4. Eject the microSD card from your computer's operating system before physically removing the card.
  3. Insert the SD card into the Song Meter Micro 2's SD card slot.
  4. In the Song Meter Configurator app, open the Utilities menu:
    1. Pair the Recorder with the Song Meter Configurator App.

      Configure and Unpair icons will appear next to the recorder's name.

    2. Tap the Configure icon for the paired Song Meter Micro 2 in the Recorders screen.
    3. Tap the Utilities icon in the upper-right corner of the Configuration Editor.
  5. In the Utilities menu, tap Load firmware or a configuration from card.

    A confirmation message will ask if you are sure you want to proceed.

  6. Tap PROCEED to start the update.

    An Updating... activity indicator will appear.

    The Song Meter Micro 2 will unpair from the Song Meter Configurator app.

    The app will return to the Recorders screen.

  7. Tap the Status icon next to the recorder name to open the Status screen.
  8. Confirm that the FIRMWARE VERSION listed on the Status screen is the latest version.