Regular firmware updates ensure smart locks remain secure, reliable, and compatible with the latest app and system features. Updates typically include security patches, performance improvements, and bug fixes that prevent connectivity issues and extend device lifespan.

Before you begin

  • You must be logged in with an admin account with access to the correct Community and Resources.
  • The cluster and its locks must be online with sufficient battery.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Open the Awaio app

Tap your profile in the top-right corner.

Tap your profile in the top-right corner

Step 2: Select your community

Under the Communities tab, choose your Community (typically your company name).

Select your community under the Communities tab

Step 3: Go to Devices

Tap Devices to view available clusters.

Tap Devices to view available clusters

Step 4: Choose a cluster, area, or floor

Find the cluster you want to update and tap the Update all button.

Find cluster and tap Update all

Step 5: Open the Firmware Update tab

Select the Firmware Update tab at the top of the cluster view.

Select the Firmware Update tab

Step 6: Start the update

Press Update at the bottom of the page.

Press Update at the bottom of the page

Step 7: Confirm the update

Click Yes when prompted to confirm the cluster update.

Click Yes to confirm the cluster update

Step 8: Monitor the process

The system updates five locks at a time. Wait until all locks show as updated.

Monitor the update progress

Step 9: Sync updated data

Click Read Info to send the new firmware data to your admin portal.

Click Read Info to sync firmware data

If something goes wrong

Locks don't start updating:

  • Check the network connection and lock battery levels, then retry the update.

A lock fails during the update:

  • Check its connection and battery, then retry for that lock.

Cluster remains unresponsive:

  • Gather the cluster name/ID, affected lock IDs, timestamp, and any error messages, then contact Support.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact us via our website chat (awaio.com) or email us at support@awaio.com.