Learn how to update your OffGrid to the latest Firmware revision.

You can update your OffGrid to the latest Firmware revision either via Bluetooth LE or via USB.

The update procedure can be done directly in your host device's browser.

• Firmware Update via Bluetooth LE
• Firmware Update via USB

Updating Firmware via Bluetooth

1. Load offgrid.birdkids.io in a Chrome or Edge browser running on a macOS / Windows or Android host device with Bluetooth LE enabled.
   
   Note: iOS does not currently support the Web MIDI API required to interface with MIDI-over-Bluetooth LE devices.
   
   
2. Turn your OffGrid on by holding the SHIFTER 1 button for two seconds. 
   
   
   
   After a short light animation, your OffGrid will enter the Bluetooth Wait-to-Pair mode signified by PAD A on the 2x2 Transport Matrix blinking blue.
   
   
   
   
3. Click the "Pair OffGrid" button.
   
   
   
   
4. An in-browser Bluetooth pair request overlay will appear, you should be able to see your OffGrid in the available devices to pair with. If it's your first time pairing to the OffGrid it will likely be called "OffGrid Untitle" (The "d" is missing due to a 16 Character device naming limitation) Select the OffGrid and click the "Pair" button.
   
   
   
   Wait for your host device's browser to connect to your OffGrid.
   
   
   
   
5. If a Firmware update is available, you should see the following option - "Upgrade Firmware".
   
   
   
   Click the "Upgrade Firmware" button and wait for the update to complete uploading to your OffGrid.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Once the Firmware is uploaded without error you will be alerted of a successful upgrade.
   Your OffGrid will automatically shut down.
   
   

Congratulations! Your OffGrid is now updated to the latest Firmware.
You can turn it back on by holding the SHIFTER 1 button for 2 seconds.

Updating Firmware via USB

1. Load offgrid.birdkids.io in a Chrome or Edge browser running on a macOS / Windows or Android host device.
   
   Note: iOS does not currently support the Web MIDI API required to interface with USB MIDI devices.
   
   
2. Connect your OffGrid to the host device via the supplied USB Cable. Your OffGrid will turn on automatically.
   
   Note: only use the supplied USB Cable (USB Type-C to Type-A) for a data or charging connection.
   
   
   
   
   A modal window will notify you of a detected USB connection between OffGrid and your host device in-browser.
   
   
   
   
3. If a Firmware update is available, you should see the following option - "Upgrade Firmware".
   
   
   
   Click the "Upgrade Firmware" button and wait for the update to complete uploading to your OffGrid.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Once the Firmware is uploaded without error you will be alerted of a successful upgrade.
   Your OffGrid will automatically shut down.
   
   

Congratulations! Your OffGrid is now updated to the latest Firmware.