Firmware update through utility

Hideez Key — Updating firmware

Utility for Hideez Key's maintenance is already in the folder of the installed Hideez Client application. You can find the latest stable version of Hideez Client here.

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You need admin rights on the computer to run this utility.

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Navigate to Program Files > Hideez > Client > Device Maintenance Application

Quick Update in Single Mode

Quick mode allows you to update your device to the latest firmware version without entering any settings - everything will be done automatically. Advanced mode allows you to select a specific firmware version. We recommend you always use quick mode, unless for diagnostic purposes, the support service asks you to install a non-latest firmware version.

Step 1

Pair Hideez Key with Windows 10-11 via Bluetooth.

Step 2

Run the Device Maintenance Application file and check if the "Bluetooth" radio button is selected. Click Quick update.

Step 3

The latest firmware version will be automatically selected.

Click Update. The firmware download process will begin.

Watch a video on how Hideez Key works during the update.

Step 4

Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

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Quick Update in Parallel Mode

If you have several keys to update, you can do this procedure in parallel. Just connect the keys via Bluetooth and wait.

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Advanced Update in single mode

Step 1

Pair Hideez Key with Windows 10-11 via Bluetooth.

Step 2

Run the Device Maintenance Application file and check if the Bluetooth indicator is selected. Click Advanced update.

Step 3

You will have 2 options - select the model and firmware version from the list of available updates on the server, or download the firmware file from a local disk. Select the first option (select a model and version). The second option (select a file) is designed to download debug and test firmware.

Select your key model and firmware version:

Click Update. The firmware download process will begin:

Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

Install firmware from the file (for advanced users)

Step 1

Navigate to Program Files > Hideez > Client > Device Maintenance Application

Step 2

Pair Hideez Key with Windows 10-11 via Bluetooth or tap Hideez Key to the Dongle.arrow-up-right

Step 3

Run the Device Maintenance Application file and check if the Bluetooth or Dongle indicator is selected. Click Advanced update.

Step 4

Select the download of the firmware file from a local disk. Select the first option and model of the Hideez Key.

Step 5

Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

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