Software Update Instructions

NOW AVAILABLE:
The Totem Compass App*

Manage Bonds, update software with one click, view real-time maps, & unlock new features!
No account creation, login info, or internet required**

*Totem Compass App currently only available in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States. More Countries coming soon!
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**Totem Compass required to use Totem Compass App.

Totem releases free software updates for the Totem Compass on a regular basis. Software Updates are released to improve performance, extend battery life, and occasionally fix bugs.

Each software version shows a different Crystal Color on power-up. This is an easy way to tell if you're running the latest version.

Latest Release

Date: April 4th, 2025
Software Version: 3.8
Crystal Color on power-up: Blue

Release Notes

App Enabled Release

Features & Improvements
• Totem App allows connections to Compass via BLE
• [App] Simple over-the-air Compass updates
• [App] Support for up to 8 bonds
• [App] Change Bond colors and assign names to Bonds
• [App] Ability to hide/unhide Bonds on Compass dial. Hidden bonds can still navigate to you.

Bug Fixes
• Totem stays in Compass Mode more consistently while walking.
• Peer check and bonding does not require both compasses to be physically touching
• Random bond deletion should no longer occur
• Improved mesh success rate
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Notable Changes
• Over The Air (OTA) Updates are faster due to codebase reduction

NOTE: Using the Totem Compass App will currently reduce Totem Compass battery life to as low as 5 hours if constantly stay connected. This is something we're actively working on improving, but when not using the app's features, we recommend disconnecting your Totem Compass (by pressing the Power Button twice again) to maintain the expected battery life.

Software Update Methods

The Totem Compass needs an external data connection to update its software. Currently there are two different methods you can use to update your Totem's software.

1) WiFi Method

The recommended way to update your Totem's software is by connecting to your home WiFi network.

You can save your home WiFi's credentials onto your Totem by following these instructions.

Once you complete this process and save your WiFi credentials, your Totem can be easily updated any time you are home by triple-clicking the SOS Button.

Update with WiFi Method

2) HotSpot Method

Alternatively, you can also update your Totem Compass any time through a mobile HotSpot.

To use this method, you must change the credentials of your HotSpot to match the Universal Totem HotSpot.

Afterward, you can revert to your original HotSpot credentials until it's time to download the next Software Update.

Update with HotSpot Method

Having Trouble?

Contact our team via the Totem Support chat in the bottom-right corner of your screen.

We are here to help!