Dear Black Diamond and PIEPS beacon owners, 

Black Diamond and PIEPS are continuously working to improve the performance of avalanche transceivers through firmware updates. Recent improvements include better interference management and longer battery life. To take advantage of these important improvements, we encourage users to always stay up to date with the latest firmware. The process is easy, free, and only takes a few minutes:  

  1. Download the PIEPS app for iOS or Android to your smart phone or tablet.

    a. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pieps/id1148014050 

    b. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pieps.app  

  2. Follow the instructions in the app and connect your beacon via Bluetooth to perform the update. 


As a reference, here are the latest firmware versions available for Black Diamond and PIEPS devices: 

Product Information

Product Information

Product Family Current Firmware Available since
Black Diamond Guide BT, Recon BT, Recon X v2.4 Sept. 2023
Black Diamond Recon LT v1.3 Mar. 2023
PIEPS Micro BT Sensor, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Race v3.2 Jan. 2022
PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT v2.4 Sept. 2023

Reminder to Recon LT owners: In March 2023, we issued a recall to update the Recon LT’s firmware due to a software malfunction that may unexpectedly cause the device to enter search mode. The update procedure outlined above will resolve the issue. For more information, please visit this page.  

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team if you have any questions or issues with your beacon.