{"id":17300,"date":"2018-02-19T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T23:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/update-iqbuds-firmware\/"},"modified":"2021-08-17T22:10:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T22:10:39","slug":"update-iqbuds-firmware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/usa\/news\/update-iqbuds-firmware\/","title":{"rendered":"Why &amp; How to Update Firmware on IQbuds &amp; IQbuds BOOST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>This post is part of the \u201c<a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/10-reasons-iqbuds-boost\/\">10 reasons why customers love IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>\u00a0BOOST<\/a>\u201d series.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7118 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/iqbuds-case-combo-300x214-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With many consumer electronics products, attaining status as an &#8220;early adopter&#8221; is a badge of honor. Much like music fans who can attest to being fans of a band &#8220;<em>before they were famous<\/em>,&#8221; there is a sense of pride among those with the foresight to appreciate great new products or technology before the masses.<\/p>\n<p>However, along with the potential reward of early adoption usually comes potential risk. New products often undergo multiple enhancements and iterations shortly after their initial debut. A shiny new gadget is often soon outdated by version 2.0.<\/p>\n<p>With IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>\u00a0and IQbuds BOOST,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">ongoing firmware updates<\/span> have enabled a way to reduce early adopter risk almost entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Firmware, which <a class=\"blue\" href=\"http:\/\/whatis.techtarget.com\/definition\/firmware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TechTarget<\/a> explains as &#8220;the software that allows hardware to run,&#8221; is added at the time of manufacturing. Embedded firmware controls the functionality of various hardware devices and products such as IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>. Unlike app updates for IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>, which are typically run through iOS or Android automatically over WiFi, firmware updates require a USB connection between the charging case and a laptop or desktop computer.<\/p>\n<p>If that sounds like it might be too much effort, consider what&#8217;s been added to Nuheara&#8217;s line of products through firmware updates since their original release. If you don&#8217;t have the latest firmware on your IQbuds or IQbuds BOOST, have look at what you&#8217;re missing:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Timeline of Firmware Updates<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.1.0 (July 2017)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery life extended<\/li>\n<li>Enhancement of audio prompts<\/li>\n<li>Addition of &#8220;World Off&#8221; hearing environment control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.2.0 <\/span>(October 2017)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customization of tap touch functions added to right and left buds, <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/nuheara-launches-industry-first-customization-iqbuds\/\">an industry first<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reduction of wind noise for better phone call and augmented hearing experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.2.1 <\/span>(December 2017)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional enhancement of audio prompts<\/li>\n<li>Adjustment of ring tone volumes on Android devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.3.2\u00a0<\/span>(April 2018)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved feedback management<\/li>\n<li>Added call muting function<\/li>\n<li>Disabled until fitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.4.0 <\/span>(July 2018)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus added to IQbuds BOOST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.4.1 <\/span>(October 2018)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minor bug fixes and performance improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Run IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Firmware Updates<\/h2>\n<p>To update the firmware on IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install the <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/iqbuds-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IQbuds Updater application<\/a> on a PC or Mac computer <em>*Updater will not work on a tablet or phone<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Set your IQbuds into the charging case<\/li>\n<li>Close the charging case lid<\/li>\n<li>Connect the charging case to your PC or Mac computer using the USB cable supplied with your IQBuds at the time of purchase. <em>*Many aftermarket cables will not work properly<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Run the IQbuds application<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy improved product performance!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/iqbuds-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7115 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firmware-update-screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of firmware updater application for IQbuds\" width=\"450\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Timeline of Application Updates<\/h2>\n<p>As previously noted, Android and iOS devices will usually updated the IQbuds application automatically. Expand the section below to learn how to check your current application version and to confirm if you&#8217;re up-to-date with the latest features:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to Check Your App Version&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]Open the main menu in the IQbuds app, then hit the &#8220;Info&#8221; button. The currently installed version of the application will be noted at the bottom of the page as highlighted in the screen grab below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7114 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/check-app-version2.gif\" alt=\"How to find installed version of IQbuds app on your phone\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" \/>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Timeline and App Update Details&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.1.0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addition of French, German, Spanish &amp; English language options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.2.0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhancements to pairing and new user onboarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.3.0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved usability and nomenclature (Renaming, additional text and labels, greater color consistency.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.40<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addition of custom tap touch controls<\/li>\n<li>Addition of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian language options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.5.0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Re-vamped new user setup process to make the process easier, faster and improve the onboarding experience<\/li>\n<li>Added \u2018None\u2019 as custom tap touch option, so tap sequences can be disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">2.0.0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Added IQbuds Boost and EarID<\/li>\n<li>User interface refresh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]Have questions? \u00a0Take a look at the <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs on our support page<\/a> (for ease, use the search function at the top) or email <a class=\"blue\" href=\"mailto:care@nuheara.com\">care@nuheara.com<\/a> and one of our customer care team members will get in touch with you shortly.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is part of the \u201c10 reasons why customers love IQbudsTM\u00a0BOOST\u201d series. With many consumer electronics products, attaining status as an &#8220;early adopter&#8221; is a badge of honor. Much like music fans who can attest to being fans of a band &#8220;before they were famous,&#8221; there is a sense of pride among those with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>This post is part of the \u201c<a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/10-reasons-iqbuds-boost\/\">10 reasons why customers love IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>\u00a0BOOST<\/a>\u201d series.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-7118 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/iqbuds-case-combo-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" \/>\r\n\r\nWith many consumer electronics products, attaining status as an \"early adopter\" is a badge of honor. Much like music fans who can attest to being fans of a band \"<em>before they were famous<\/em>,\" there is a sense of pride among those with the foresight to appreciate great new products or technology before the masses.\r\n\r\nHowever, along with the potential reward of early adoption usually comes potential risk. New products often undergo multiple enhancements and iterations shortly after their initial debut. A shiny new gadget is often soon outdated by version 2.0.\r\n\r\nWith IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>\u00a0and IQbuds BOOST,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">ongoing firmware updates<\/span> have enabled a way to reduce early adopter risk almost entirely.\r\n\r\nFirmware, which <a class=\"blue\" href=\"http:\/\/whatis.techtarget.com\/definition\/firmware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TechTarget<\/a> explains as \"the software that allows hardware to run,\" is added at the time of manufacturing. Embedded firmware controls the functionality of various hardware devices and products such as IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>. Unlike app updates for IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>, which are typically run through iOS or Android automatically over WiFi, firmware updates require a USB connection between the charging case and a laptop or desktop computer.\r\n\r\nIf that sounds like it might be too much effort, consider what's been added to Nuheara's line of products through firmware updates since their original release. If you don't have the latest firmware on your IQbuds or IQbuds BOOST, have look at what you're missing:\r\n<h2>IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Timeline of Firmware Updates<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.1.0 (July 2017)<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Battery life extended<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enhancement of audio prompts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Addition of \"World Off\" hearing environment control<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.2.0 <\/span>(October 2017)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Customization of tap touch functions added to right and left buds, <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/nuheara-launches-industry-first-customization-iqbuds\/\">an industry first<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reduction of wind noise for better phone call and augmented hearing experience<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.2.1 <\/span>(December 2017)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Additional enhancement of audio prompts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adjustment of ring tone volumes on Android devices<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.3.2\u00a0<\/span>(April 2018)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Improved feedback management<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Added call muting function<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Disabled until fitted<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.4.0 <\/span>(July 2018)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Focus added to IQbuds BOOST<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Update 1.4.1 <\/span>(October 2018)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Minor bug fixes and performance improvements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How to Run IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Firmware Updates<\/h2>\r\nTo update the firmware on IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup>, follow these steps:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Install the <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/iqbuds-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IQbuds Updater application<\/a> on a PC or Mac computer <em>*Updater will not work on a tablet or phone<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set your IQbuds into the charging case<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Close the charging case lid<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Connect the charging case to your PC or Mac computer using the USB cable supplied with your IQBuds at the time of purchase. <em>*Many aftermarket cables will not work properly<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Run the IQbuds application<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enjoy improved product performance!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/iqbuds-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7115 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firmware-update-screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of firmware updater application for IQbuds\" width=\"450\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2>IQbuds<sup>TM<\/sup> Timeline of Application Updates<\/h2>\r\nAs previously noted, Android and iOS devices will usually updated the IQbuds application automatically. Expand the section below to learn how to check your current application version and to confirm if you're up-to-date with the latest features:\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container initial='0' mode='accordion' sort='' styling='' colors='' font_color='' background_color='' border_color='' av_uid='av-5e319j']\r\n[av_toggle title='How to Check Your App Version' tags='' av_uid='av-4tf2uv']\r\nOpen the main menu in the IQbuds app, then hit the \"Info\" button. The currently installed version of the application will be noted at the bottom of the page as highlighted in the screen grab below:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7114 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/check-app-version2.gif\" alt=\"How to find installed version of IQbuds app on your phone\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" \/>\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='Timeline and App Update Details' tags='' av_uid='av-32bk5z']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.1.0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Addition of French, German, Spanish & English language options<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.2.0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Enhancements to pairing and new user onboarding<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.3.0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Improved usability and nomenclature (Renaming, additional text and labels, greater color consistency.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.40<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Addition of custom tap touch controls<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Addition of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian language options<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.5.0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Re-vamped new user setup process to make the process easier, faster and improve the onboarding experience<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Added \u2018None\u2019 as custom tap touch option, so tap sequences can be disabled.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">2.0.0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Added IQbuds Boost and EarID<\/li>\r\n \t<li>User interface refresh<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[\/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\nHave questions? \u00a0Take a look at the <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuheara.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs on our support page<\/a> (for ease, use the search function at the top) or email <a class=\"blue\" href=\"mailto:care@nuheara.com\">care@nuheara.com<\/a> and one of our customer care team members will get in touch with you shortly.\r\n\r\n\u00a0","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[447,448,189,48,167,44,449],"class_list":["post-17300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nuheara-news","category-product-features","tag-app-updates","tag-battery-life","tag-firmware","tag-iqbuds","tag-tap-touch","tag-tech-tip","tag-wind-noise"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why &amp; How to Update Firmware on IQbuds &amp; IQbuds BOOST - Nuheara<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how updating the firmware on IQbuds makes an already great product even better. 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