Update radio firmware

Upgrading the radio firmware of an XBee device can be a common task. For example, you need to update firmware regularly if you want to keep your modules up-to-date and take advantage of improvements and new features implemented in the latest version. You can also change the firmware when you need to use a different function set.

XCTU allows you to upgrade or change the firmware of XBee devices physically attached to your computer or located in remote places over the air using the Update firmware tool.

XCTU includes a set of radio firmware files that you can use to update your modules. The Update firmware tool filters these available firmware versions to only list those that are compatible with the selected XBee module.

Update your device's firmware

Use XCTU to update your module's radio firmware:

1. Start XCTU.
2. Switch to Configuration working mode.
3. Select a radio module from the device list.
4. Click the Update firmware button. A dialog box appears displaying the available and compatible firmware for the selected module.
5. Choose the firmware family, function, and version. If you don't remember the firmware version that is currently flashed in your module, click Select current to automatically select it.

6. Click Update. A dialog box displays update progress.