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Firmware 186 was released on May 24, 2021, and along with the update came many changes and added features. Some of the features include:
This process meant taking the old interface from the WaveEngine and updating it to the layout. Firmware 186 and App 199 make this process seamless. Here is how you update the WaveEngine/IceCap Controller:
After running the update, be sure to go into your "Outputs" and check your pump profiles. Make sure that the pumps have the correct speed, as well as "Output Location."
Presets and Triggers have been moved into a single section called "Schedule." To access your schedules, tap on the three horizontal lines on the upper-left-hand corner and then select "Schedule." Tap on each schedule to ensure flow pattern, pump(s), and times are all correct.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS / FAQ
I updated the firmware but did not see the "Orange" bar as described in step 8. What do I do?
DO NOT make any changes or reset the device. Kill the app (don't just minimize it but close it completely) and then come back in. As soon as you connect to the device again, the Orange bar will reappear.
I created a new schedule, but I can only select 1 or 2 pumps. I cannot select more than 2 pumps. It won't let me. What do I do?
The "Pump Count" is not a dropdown box. It is a left-right slider. Place your finger on the blue number and slide to your left or right to decrease or increase the number.
What happened to Groups? Are they gone?
They are still there, but since we have merged Triggers and Presets, we also included groups into the same schedule. Set your "Pump Count" to the number of pumps you want to "group" into the schedule, and then select the pumps you want as part of the group that follows such a particular schedule! Instead of creating a preset, then a trigger, and then a group, we have now incorporated all 3 into one easy-to-use schedule!
I have tried everything and cannot get the device to work. What can I do?
No problem. We can help you. DO NOT try to reset the device. If you contact support, we can usually recover your settings if you do not overwrite them. Contact support... we are here to help you. Just remember there is a human being on the other end of the line, so please, be nice
- You can now add the WaveEngine to the Collective - HYDROS WaveEngine - Adding to Collective.
- On the WaveEngine/IceCap Controller, Presets and Triggers have been combined into a single location called "Schedules" - HYDROS WaveEngine - How to Create a Flow Schedule - Help Page.
- Cloud backup and restore have been added to both WaveEngine and IceCap WiFi Controller.
- Pages have been added - HYDROS Control - Backup & Restore.
This process meant taking the old interface from the WaveEngine and updating it to the layout. Firmware 186 and App 199 make this process seamless. Here is how you update the WaveEngine/IceCap Controller:
- Go to the Apple or Google App store and make sure that you download app version 2.00.13 (199). You CANNOT update to firmware 186 unless you have the latest version of the HYDROS app.
- Connect to your WaveEngine with the new app. As soon as you do, you will see a screen letting you know that a firmware update is required. Tap on "Show Updates."
- You will get a new popup stating that firmware 186 is available for you to download. Tap on "Update."
- Allow the app to download the firmware fully.
- Once the download is complete, the device will automatically restart, and you will see a popup confirming the installation of the new firmware. Tap "OK."
- As soon as you tap OK, it will return you to the main menu. At this point, reselect your WaveEngine/IceCap Controller.
- Immediately after you reselect the device, it will take you to the STATUS screen. There you will see an orange bar that reads "Update Required."
- Tap on the "Update Required" bar. If you do not, it WILL NOT upgrade your settings from the old format to the new format, and you won't be able to see any of your pumps or schedules.
- After uploading, your pumps and schedules will be fully accessible.
- Your update is now complete!
After running the update, be sure to go into your "Outputs" and check your pump profiles. Make sure that the pumps have the correct speed, as well as "Output Location."
Presets and Triggers have been moved into a single section called "Schedule." To access your schedules, tap on the three horizontal lines on the upper-left-hand corner and then select "Schedule." Tap on each schedule to ensure flow pattern, pump(s), and times are all correct.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS / FAQ
I updated the firmware but did not see the "Orange" bar as described in step 8. What do I do?
DO NOT make any changes or reset the device. Kill the app (don't just minimize it but close it completely) and then come back in. As soon as you connect to the device again, the Orange bar will reappear.
I created a new schedule, but I can only select 1 or 2 pumps. I cannot select more than 2 pumps. It won't let me. What do I do?
The "Pump Count" is not a dropdown box. It is a left-right slider. Place your finger on the blue number and slide to your left or right to decrease or increase the number.
What happened to Groups? Are they gone?
They are still there, but since we have merged Triggers and Presets, we also included groups into the same schedule. Set your "Pump Count" to the number of pumps you want to "group" into the schedule, and then select the pumps you want as part of the group that follows such a particular schedule! Instead of creating a preset, then a trigger, and then a group, we have now incorporated all 3 into one easy-to-use schedule!
I have tried everything and cannot get the device to work. What can I do?
No problem. We can help you. DO NOT try to reset the device. If you contact support, we can usually recover your settings if you do not overwrite them. Contact support... we are here to help you. Just remember there is a human being on the other end of the line, so please, be nice
