New Soracom LTE-M Button firmware now available
We are excited to announce a new firmware update for the Soracom LTE-M Button, packed with enhancements and new features to improve functionality and user experience.
Features and improvements
New Alert mode
This firmware introduces a new Alert mode. Compared to the standard click functions, this mode will prioritize sending the uplink message without any extra delays, and will disable the ability to accidentally cancel uplink messages in order to ensure that clicks are delivered, making it useful for emergency situations.
The Alert mode also features a new configurable Network Standby setting which will keep the network connection open for a short period after every uplink, so that subsequent clicks can be sent immediately without the need to reconnect.
Battery voltage in all messages
Battery voltage, previously reported only in Status and Heartbeat uplink messages, is now included in all uplink messages. Now, no matter if you are using the standard Event (click) modes, the Timer mode, or the new Alert mode, you can monitor your button's battery voltage without the need to separately trigger a Status message or enable Heartbeat.
Automatic FOTA check
We have also added a setting to automatically check for new firmware updates. When this optional setting is enabled, the button will automatically send a Status message once every 24 hours, allowing it to receive new firmware as soon as they are available without any user interaction.
This option can also be utilized to remotely modify a button's operating mode or settings, similarly without any user interaction required.
Other improvements
Finally, we have improved the LED behavior, such as showing a single, double, or long blink to provide the user with an indication of the type of click detected, and fixed a bug that resulted in some Soracom Beam TCP errors.
How to update
To update your button firmware, please contact the Soracom Support team with the ICCID(s) of your button(s) in order to receive firmware update instructions and for additional assistance. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you are unsure of whether your button has the latest firmware, or if you have any other questions or concerns.