Unable to update hydra 26 nonhd

[frenchie01]

Hi

I’m trying setup my lighting after not being used for a few months. One of my lights keeps failing to update.
I have tried the factory reset, by holding the button and pulling the power supply and reconnecting whilst still holding the button.
The light is randomly flashing
It is the non hd version
Please help

 

[frenchie01]

Tried to update the light again this morning and it gets about half and then fails

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

how many lights are on the system? I had same issue and the way i solved is:

I have 10 x 26 HD on my tank and 1 is parent/master which will show a green led light next to reset button.
What you need to do is
1. unplug all the lights (turn off and remain off)
2. plug and turn on the master/parent (wait till it goes green)
3. plug the light that fails update (wait till its up and shows blue led)
4. open app and click devices (it will show 1 parent 1 child)
5. bring units close if you can about within 1-2 feet and try update

this should go through. once done and updated unplug all lights and wait a few then turn all of them on.

 

[frenchie01]

how many lights are on the system? I had same issue and the way i solved is:

I have 10 x 26 HD on my tank and 1 is parent/master which will show a green led light next to reset button.
What you need to do is
1. unplug all the lights (turn off and remain off)
2. plug and turn on the master/parent (wait till it goes green)
3. plug the light that fails update (wait till its up and shows blue led)
4. open app and click devices (it will show 1 parent 1 child)
5. bring units close if you can about within 1-2 feet and try update

this should go through. once done and updated unplug all lights and wait a few then turn all of them on.

I have the non hd version

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

#reefsquad

 

[cpschult]

I have one and had issues trying to update software as well. Said it lost connection to server

 

[Fumanchu]

After the reset hold the red button till the light turns red think 10 seconds then pair only when u have red light also make sure power to the controller is uninterrupted, check for loose connections.

 

[Romeo007]

are you trying to connect with wireless controller or AI director or directly to app (i believe this shouldn't work since it's non hd)

 

[frenchie01]

All sorted now

 

[Romeo007]

All sorted now

What you did? Do you know is there way to connect to aifi app without ai Director??

 

[frenchie01]

It just updated this morning.
I have the non hd versions so need to connect via a director

 

[Romeo007]

Oh yea, that how I connect.. but was surprised to know if there is a alternative way to connect WiFi directly

 

[frenchie01]

Oh yea, that how I connect.. but was surprised to know if there is a alternative way to connect WiFi directly

Only the hd versions can be connected to directly

 

[MichaelP121579]

All sorted now

IM having trouble with my Director as well It says firmware needs to be updated any ides
Hydra 26 non Hd