HYDROS FIRMWARE UPDATE 180

JeffB418 · Mar 30, 2021

HYDROS FIRMWARE UPDATE

Firmware 180 is now live!
Firmware is ONLY for Control. DO NOT try to update the WaveEngine or IceCap Controller.
NOTE: If your app does not prompt you for an update or you do not see the latest version on the firmware update page, power cycling the Control will force a refresh.

HYDROS Control - How to Update to the Latest Firmware

When the HYDROS app opens, you will be alerted if you need to download updates. After the update, your Control restarts. We recommend restarting the app.

www.coralvuehydros.com

reefiniteasy · Mar 30, 2021

Updated super smooth. Absolutely no issues.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

I just bought a Hydros XS starter pack and it prompted me to update the Firmware. I downloaded Ver. 180 successfully, but when I click Install 180, it appears to do it (unit blinks different colors and beeps) but it still says “Running Version 165”, and there is still a blue button labeled “Install 180”. I’ve tried unplugging the controller and closing the App several times, but still no luck.

BeltedCoyote · Apr 29, 2021

Thanks for sharing! Once I get my control 4 up and running I’ll be on the lookout for this update!

Viva'sReef · Apr 29, 2021

KnightlyBuzz said:
I just bought a Hydros XS starter pack and it prompted me to update the Firmware. I downloaded Ver. 180 successfully, but when I click Install 180, it appears to do it (unit blinks different colors and beeps) but it still says “Running Version 165”, and there is still a blue button labeled “Install 180”. I’ve tried unplugging the controller and closing the App several times, but still no luck.

Try Control+F5 to hard reset the browser or if using the mobile app force restarting the app.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

Is this where you get help?

Viva'sReef said:
Try Control+F5 to hard reset the browser or if using the mobile app force restarting the app.

I have the App. I logged out, closed it, and turned power off to controller. Waited 1 minute, still Version 165.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

Is there a support phone number?

Viva'sReef · Apr 29, 2021

KnightlyBuzz said:
Is this where you get help?

I have the App. I logged out, closed it, and turned power off to controller. Waited 1 minute, still Version 165.

From the Hydros Forum********- IMPORTANT: If you have issues installing firmware 180 where you install the firmware but the unit reverts back to 165, then do the following: Tap on the "Install 180" button and then immediately kill/close the app. Wait 60 seconds and then return to the app and everything should be ok.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

Viva'sReef said:
From the Hydros Forum********- IMPORTANT: If you have issues installing firmware 180 where you install the firmware but the unit reverts back to 165, then do the following: Tap on the "Install 180" button and then immediately kill/close the app. Wait 60 seconds and then return to the app and everything should be ok.

Woohoo, it worked, thanks!!!

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

Where is the Hydros Forum? Can you provide a link?

Viva'sReef · Apr 29, 2021

KnightlyBuzz said:
Where is the Hydros Forum? Can you provide a link?

Firmware 180

Firmware 180 is now available for the following devices: Control 4 Control 2 Control XS Firmware 180 DOES NOT apply to WaveEngine and IceCap Controller. Firmware 180 is now the public release version IMPORTANT: If you have issues installing firmware 180 where you install the firmware but...

forum.coralvuehydros.com

reefiniteasy · Apr 29, 2021

@KnightlyBuzz

After you click to instal firmware 180 immediately kill the app and wait 60 seconds before you open it.

It was a known bug in 165 that has since been fixed.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

Does Hydros sell a Power Strip that connects directly to the controller, rather than via WIFI? If not, do you know if they plan to?

reefiniteasy · Apr 29, 2021

KnightlyBuzz said:
Does Hydros sell a Power Strip that connects directly to the controller, rather than via WIFI? If not, do you know if they plan to?

At the moment, no. However they have confirmed they are working on something. I don’t know how you have your WiFi setup but in my house we have the modem, router and a dedicated access point for the Hydros on a ups. Our power that blips on a regular basis is never a problem. I also have my hydros on a 1500va ups and never have anything drop or go down. It’s wonderful.

We have a Ubiquiti AMPLIFI mesh router system but it didn’t always play nice with hydros so I added a little NetGear extender and made a dedicated aquarium network for everything.

KnightlyBuzz · Apr 29, 2021

reefiniteasy said:
At the moment, no. However they have confirmed they are working on something. I don’t know how you have your WiFi setup but in my house we have the modem, router and a dedicated access point for the Hydros on a ups. Our power that blips on a regular basis is never a problem. I also have my hydros on a 1500va ups and never have anything drop or go down. It’s wonderful.

We have a Ubiquiti AMPLIFI mesh router system but it didn’t always play nice with hydros so I added a little NetGear extender and made a dedicated aquarium network for everything.

We just have a modem and router, provided by Spectrum/Charter.

What’s the advantage of a dedicated access point? (Our modem/router is already close to the fish tank.)

reefiniteasy · Apr 30, 2021

KnightlyBuzz said:
What’s the advantage of a dedicated access point? (Our modem/router is already close to the fish tank.)

You’re fine. The dedicated access point prevents my mesh network from moving the hydros around.

Viva'sReef · Apr 30, 2021

I had issues with keeping my WiFi strips connected to my Xfinity Modem/Router combo. Even with the 5ghz band disabled. Everything worked fine for months then one day they just stopped connecting. I was pulling my hair out one night trying to get it back online. I then linked it to my Nitehawk AC3200. Carlos had mentioned using a router with different names for each band. The 2.4 and 5ghz bands were already named differently on the Nitehawk and that seemed to clear up any issues getting them to stay connected. Since the cable modem needs to be restarted occasionally this also keeps the Hydros from dropping it's network because the AC3200 doesnt really need to be rebooted ever

KnightlyBuzz · May 23, 2021

I’m running 180 and this afternoon I got this message...

But why would it prompt me to go to a backwards version?

reefiniteasy · May 23, 2021

Why the pop up, I do not know but the option is always there to instal the previous firmware.

n2585722 · May 23, 2021

Do not go backwards. That is always there unless there is an actual update. Disregard the message for now. They may be changing things on the server that prompted that message.