Update (September 2026): This post covers Version 4.1, released in January 2026, and is kept as a historical record. The latest Totem Compass software is Version 5.0. See what’s new in Totem Compass Version 5.0.
It’s been a hot minute since our last major software release… and for good reason 😌
We genuinely believe this may be the most impactful Totem Compass update EVER.
Here are just a few highlights:
1) 50% more RAM - massive performance jump⚡️
2) Simple Software Updates via Bluetooth (yup… finally 😮💨)
3) New app features, like Notifications and Compass Lock
4) A ton of stability improvements, bug fixes, and overall smoothness
Visit our Software Update Instructions page for full instructions, or if you've got the Totem Compass App you can easily use that to update using your home Wi-Fi network.
The best part? Once you do, your App will handle updating directly over-the-air from here on out 😎
1) Revamped Totem Compass App 📲
As you may have gathered… today’s updates are a DOUBLE WHAMMY! 💥💥
In addition to Version 4.1(perhaps our most impactful Totem Compass software update yet), we’ve also got what is easily our biggest Totem Compass App update ever.
The App now includes guided tutorials, helpful tooltips + in-app notifications, and a revamped user interface that makes everything smoother and way more fun✨
Keep reading the 3-2-1 to see all the exciting new things you’ll notice once you update 😎
And if you don’t have the App yet…what are you waiting for?!
Grab it now on theApp StoreorGoogle Play Store📲
Note:at the time of sending this, the App may not be available in your App Store yet! If not, it will download to your phone automatically in the next day or two!
2) 50% Performance Jump!
When I tell you our Engineering team has been COOKING over the holidays... I'm not playing👨🍳🔥
Except instead of prime rib roasts and festive cookies, they’ve been serving up earth-shattering optimizations in the Totem Compass code… resulting in a whopping 50% more RAM😮💨
Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? You'll see (and feel!) the effects of these changes immediately upon installing Version 4.1:
- ALL processes run up to 4x faster in Compass Mode.
- Devices maintain connectivity to Bonds, Satellites and the Totem Compass App much more effectively.
- Any latency you’ve experienced in high-density Totem areas? That's a thing of the past 💪
Not only does this update make your Totems run as smooth as a baby's bum...
It also opens up the floodgates for us to do some INCREDIBLE things with that extra memory in the future 👀
Most importantly: it unlocks substantial improvements to theUnity Mesh Network—upgrades we thought might have to wait for Gen 2!
Each device can now handle up to 10x the amount of mesh messages (mesh-ages?!), which means way higher potential throughput at music festivals.
And on top of that… this healthier mesh network + extra memory opens the door for us to enable offline Bond Chat through the App very soon 👀💬
More details to come... but let's just say the future is looking verrrrryyyy bright 😎
3) Bluetooth Software Updates
Boy oh boy, have we been on the edge of our seats waiting to write this section of a Totem Tuesday... 😉
Anyone who's ever updated a Totem Compass knows how much of a big deal this is 😎
New with Version 4.1: we're introducing Single-Tap Software Updates: powered by Bluetooth and available fully over-the-air (OTA).
That means as long as you have cell service, you can update your Totem seamlessly!
To update, just open the Totem Compass App → Compass Settings, and you’ll see a brand-new update menu with multiple options (in their own fun new menu!) 🤓
The best part? The updatedTotem Compass Appwill detect what software version your Totems are running and automatically recommend an update if you’re behind.
Quick note: You’ll need to update the old-fashioned way one last time before Bluetooth updates are enabled on your Totem.
Welcome to the new era of Totem: where everyone will be enjoying the latest and greatest software with ease!
4) In-App Onboarding Tutorials
The most immediately noticeable change when you open theNew-Gen Totem Compass Appis the Tutorials😎
These guided flows walk you through everything you need to know—how to pair your Totems, manage your Bonds, use the Map, and unlock many more powerful app features.
And don’t worry… you can skip the Tutorials anytime, and restart them whenever you want a refresher.
This is a huge step for us, because it lays the foundation for something even bigger: developing that same level of step-by-step guidance for the Totem Compass itself 🤯
Soon, we’ll be able to mirror what’s happening on your Compass directly in the App, with a full guided walkthrough that covers things like calibration and real-time navigation.
The goal is simple: anyone should be able to pick up a Totem—whether they’re a brand new Tribemate, borrowing one from a friend, or renting at a festival—and learn the ropes quickly and easily.
Version 4.1is a major leap toward that future… and we’re on track to have the App fully fleshed out by Festival Season 2026 😎✨
5) App Notifications Have Arrived!
Speaking of groundbreaking upgrades to theTotem Compass Appexperience... we’d be remiss not to shout out the brand-new In-App Notifications coming withVersion 4.1😎
The revamped app now includes a variety of helpful notifications + tooltips designed to make your Totem experience smoother, clearer, and way more user-friendly.
From Searching for Satellites to SOS Alerts to Battery Low to Compass Disconnected, the App will now notify you about just about everything you'd want to know while using your Totem Compass.
And we know what you’re thinking…
“Yes yes yes… but what about Push Notifications?” 👀
We hear you loud and clear—and we’re nearly there now that this system is officially in place.
We’ll have great news on that front real soon… hang tight 😉
6) New Feature: Compass Lock
Last but not least,Version 4.1introduces one of our MOST requestedTotem Compass Appfeatures:Child Lock! 🔒
We decided to rename it Compass Lock, because it’s honestly useful for way more than just children.
Especially if you’re the proud owner of a whole fleet of Totems for a festival group… being able to pass them out without worrying about someone accidentally destroying your carefully-crafted Bond “family tree” is a massive relief😮💨💪
(Although… if we’re being real… I guess you could still say that’s a feature made for children 🤣)
This is only the beginning of what we're building for parents, though!
Not only do we have more safety-focused app features on the way… we've got all-new products in the works made especially for families.
2026 is gonna be an enormous one... we'll leave it at that for now 😛
