# Updates

## How to Update iSG and HA Software

### <mark style="color:red;">I. Definitions</mark>

**Before V20096:** iSG did not have more update options. \
**From V20096 and later:** There are three options available to select the type of update:

* **iSG Software**: The primary software and user interface running on iSG > [<mark style="color:blue;">**Get iSG Updates**</mark>](broken://pages/2YQOup2FxU3Xy68JDiwn)
* **HA Container**: The environment that supports running Home Assistant (HA) on iSG, but does not include HA features itself > [**Get HA Container Updates**](broken://pages/aDgFZRmc4NHUWTOFTKYk)
* **HA Service Pack**: The latest HA service compiled from the official HA release, including core functions for smart home, and updated for major releases > [**Get HA Service Pack Updates**](broken://pages/RInuKmkD5YP5GA3ZF3MH)

### <mark style="color:red;">II. How to Update</mark>

1. Remove the Zigbee Dongle.
2. Download the latest version of iSG Software, HA Container and HA Service Pack and save them to a USB drive.&#x20;
3. **Update iSG**: Click <mark style="color:red;">Settings - Firmware Update - Update iSG</mark>. After the udpate is successful, the iSG will automatically restart.&#x20;
4. **Update HA Container**: Click <mark style="color:red;">Settings - Firmware Update - Update HA Container</mark>. \
   After the update is successful, the iSG will automatically restart. Then back up Home Assistant. There are two methods to back up:\
   (1) In the iSG, click on Settings - Backup. It may take up to 5 minutes, so please be patient. \
   (2) Access the built-in HA of the iSG through a computer browser on the same local network (<mark style="color:blue;"><http://iSG-IP:8123></mark>), click on Settings - System - Backups - Create Backup, and after the backup is completed, click to download and save to a USB drive.
5. **Update HA Service Pack**: After the backup is successful, in the iSG, click Settings - Firmware Update - Update HA Service Pack.\
   After the HA service pack is updated, in the iSG left sidebar select <mark style="color:red;">Settings - Restore - Restore HA</mark>. If you backed up through the iSG, you can directly select it. If you used a USB drive for the backup, click choose from files.

**NOTE:** Starting with iSG version 20096, update files can also be stored on an SD card.


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