Update Firmware Using the Song Meter Configurator App

About this task

When paired with a Song Meter Mini Bat 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 Mini Bat 2.
  2. Save the latest firmware file to an SD card:
    1. Download the current version firmware file from our Downloads page at https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/account/downloads/song-meter-mini-family.

      The firmware file name is formatted as sys-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 an SD card to your computer.

      If your computer does not have a built-in SD card slot, use a USB SD card reader or similar accessory.

    3. Copy the firmware file to the top level of the SD 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 SD card from your computer's operating system before physically removing the card.
  3. Insert the SD card into the Song Meter Mini Bat 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 Mini Bat 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 Mini Bat 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.