Skip to navigation
How ToEdge devices

Update device software

Use MK.IO to inspect and update the software running on a MediaKind Beam device. When the subscription supports software updates, available versions appear on the device’s Software panel.

  • In MK.IO, open the project that contains the device.

  • Go to Devices, then select the device.

  • In the Software panel, use the version menu to preload an available bundle or deploy a downloaded bundle.

For automation, use the Software and updates API Guide.

MK.IO provides the following functions:

  • View the current software bundle version.

  • View the bundle available for rollback.

  • View the bundles downloaded and ready to deploy.

  • Download a bundle and monitor its progress.

  • Switch the device to a downloaded bundle.

  • Roll back to the previous bundle.

    Software bundles

MK.IO updates the full operating system and software stack through software bundles and the dual-bank mechanism in Beam devices. If the selected version matches the version in the second bank, the device performs a rollback instead of an upgrade or downgrade.

Beam devices can store multiple software bundles for deployment. Storage for bundles is limited, so the device automatically deletes older bundles when a new bundle needs more space.