Navigate on device: Menu > USB Management > Update Firmware
🚨 PSA for facility managers: Update your ZKTeco firmware NOW.
Do not rely on physical appearance. Turn the device over or navigate to the to find the exact model (e.g., MB160-V2.0 , K30 Pro , FaceDepot-7B ). Zkteco Update Firmware
: Firmware updates are the primary way to enable advanced features like ADMS (Automatic Data Master Setup) or cloud-based attendance management, which may not be present in the factory version of some older terminals. The "How": A Manual, "Old School" Process
ZKTeco is constantly innovating. Sometimes, a firmware update unlocks new functionalities—such as better mask detection algorithms, improved anti-spoofing capabilities, or compatibility with newer versions of ZKTeco software like ZKTime.Net or BioTime. Navigate on device: Menu > USB Management >
There are two primary methods depending on your device type: Plug the USB drive into the device's port. Enter the Main Menu (usually requires Admin privileges).
New firmware may increase user ID capacity (e.g., supporting 1- to 9-digit IDs) or allow for longer user names and better searching. : Firmware updates are the primary way to
This is the most common method for offline devices or standalone terminals. Format USB: Use a FAT32-formatted USB drive. Download Firmware: Obtain the correct firmware pack (usually a file named or similar) from the official ZKTeco Download Center ZKTeco Europe Transfer File: Copy the firmware file to the root directory of the USB drive. Insert the USB into the device. Navigate to Upgrade Firmware (Menu names vary by model). Alternatively, on some models, hold the Reset (RST)