Learn about the firmware versions for the Smart Badge 3 Mini, Smart Badge 3, and Smart Badge, including release details, with the latest version listed first. For guidance on keeping firmware current, sequential upgrades, and available update methods, see About firmware releases.
Smart Badge 3 Mini
| Firmware version | Release date | Release notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.16.1 | April 8, 2026 | Improvements: • Made the number of button presses required to activate a duress alert configurable. • Added identification of the specific button pressed. • Added immediate alert reporting after a duress alert button press in all conditions. Fixes: • Fixed an issue that could cause the badge to stop responding. • Fixed a firmware update failure. |
| 2.15.4 | March 13, 2026 | • Fixed an issue with room-level (IR) detection timing. |
| 2.15.1 | February 12, 2026 | Improvements: • Improved timekeeping through clock synchronization with Portal Lights and nearby beacons. Brief power interruptions no longer reset the clock. • Improved room detection speed and reliability in environments with IR interference. • Improved button response time and extended the confirmation vibration to 2 seconds. • Added configuration options to extend battery life. Fixes: • Fixed issues that could cause the badge to stop responding or reporting. • Fixed clearing resolved alerts in the Paused state. |
| 2.14.0 | December 1, 2025 | • Improved room-level accuracy in environments with IR interference. • Added immediate location reporting when the badge detects a room change. • Improved IR reception and room identification while the badge is stationary. • Added advertising on all channels when location_channel = 0. |
| 2.13.3 | April 16, 2025 | • Ensured IR listening continues while the badge is stationary. |
Smart Badge 3
| Firmware version | Release date | Release notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.14.0 | December 3, 2025 | • Improved room-level accuracy in environments with IR interference. • Added immediate location reporting when the badge detects a room change. • Improved IR reception and room identification while the badge is stationary. • Added advertising on all channels when location_channel = 0. |
| 2.13.3 | April 17, 2025 | • Ensured IR listening continues while the badge is stationary. |
Smart Badge
| Firmware version | Release date | Release notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.16.1 | April 24, 2026 | Improvements: • Made the number of button presses required to activate a duress alert configurable. • Added identification of the specific button pressed. • Added immediate alert reporting after a duress alert button press in all conditions. • Improved timekeeping through clock synchronization with Portal Lights. Brief power interruptions no longer reset the clock. • Added configuration options to extend battery life. Fixes: • Fixed an issue that could cause the badge to stop responding. • Fixed a firmware update failure. |
| 2.14.0 | December 3, 2025 | • Improved room-level accuracy in environments with IR interference. • Added immediate location reporting when the badge detects a room change. • Improved IR reception and room identification while the badge is stationary. • Added advertising on all channels when location_channel = 0. |
| 2.12.5 | October 9, 2024 | • Includes general stability fixes. • Improved BLE configuration. |
| 2.11.0 | May 2024 | • Fixed inaccurate battery levels. • Improved device operation logs for troubleshooting. • Includes other general fixes. |
| 2.10.1 | January 29, 2024 | • Fixed telemetry frames for button press events. • Added an IR detection protocol that reduces battery use. • Improved IR scheduling. |