Objective
This page explains how to change a TotaLite unit’s connectivity type through the mobile app. It covers connecting locally to the device, starting the firmware update, and completing the process. Users can switch between LTE-M and Ethernet connectivity.
Key Steps
1. Open the device page in the mobile app
- From the app homepage, tap View Devices.
- Locate and select the correct TotaLite unit from the device list.
- Open the device detail page before proceeding.
2. Access the connectivity update option
- Scroll to the bottom of the device detail page.
- Find the Connectivity section.
- Tap Switch Connection Mode to begin the update process.
3. Connect locally to the TotaLite unit
- The app will prompt you to connect locally to the TotaLite.
- Use the required Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi connection steps.
- If this is your first time, enter the Bluetooth pairing code shown in the app: 123789.
- If Bluetooth is already paired, the app may skip directly to the Wi‑Fi step.
- Tap Connect when prompted.
- Wait for the app to read the device and load the current connectivity information.
4. Start the connectivity update
- Review the current connectivity type displayed in the app.
- To initiate the connectivity type’s update, tap the button at the bottom of the page.
5. Keep the update process uninterrupted
- Allow approximately 5-10 minutes for the update to complete.
- Stay near the TotaLite unit during the update.
- Keep the phone screen awake and the app open for the entire process.
- Do not lock the screen, switch apps, or leave the app while the update is running.
6. Reconnect if prompted and finish the update
- If the TotaLite reboots, the app may ask you to reconnect.
- Follow any on-screen prompts until the update completes.
- Verify the new connectivity type is applied successfully before ending the session.
Cautionary Notes
- Do not close the app or let the screen lock during the update; doing so will cause the update to fail.
- If the update fails, you may need to restart the process from the beginning. This usually requires to reboot the TotaLite sensor as well.
- Keep the device and phone close together to ensure the best possible connection quality.