In order to update the Z-Stick 7, this actually uses the standard library for Z-Wave. Downloading PC Controller 5 should give you all of the latest firmware updates but it's buried way inside the installed folders for Z-Wave SDK files.
Requirements:
- Windows PC
- Simplicity Studio 5 (A software environment for developers)
- PC Controller 5 (A software tool that is a part of the Simplicity Studio environment)
If you do not have Windows.
- It is possible to update using Linux-based operating systems, the steps are a bit more complicated and lengthier than performing the steps below.
- You may follow these links to update your Z-Stick 7 using:
If you do use Windows.
IMPORTANT - If you do not have PC Controller 5 or Simplicity Studio 5, follow these steps on a Windows PC to gain access to PC Controller 5 which you can access how-to here: Z-Wave command class configuration tool download.
1. You can download the Z-Stick 7 firmware update available below.
Download V7.17.2.406 update:
2. Open up PC Controller 5 through Simplicity Studios.
3. If your Z-Stick 7 is not immediately connected to the tool, click on the GEAR icon -> Select the COM port -> Press OK
4. Now select "OTW Firmware Update"
5. Select the downloaded attachment file.
6. It will take about a minute to finish after the firmware update is done.
7. It is recommended to:
- Wait 1 minute
- Closeout PC Controller 5 software
- Unplug your Z-Stick 7
- Wait 1 minute
- Then plug your Z-Stick 7 back.
Note - If your Z-Stick 7 is already running firmware 7.17.2 or later, this firmware update will fail instantly (but will not negatively affect your Z-Stick 7).