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If you’ve been tearing your hair out trying to get your Fireboard Pulse wireless thermometer to connect to your Drive unit, you’re not alone. There’s not a heap of info online, and the instructions don’t exactly shout the missing step that’s crucial to making it all work.
I stumbled on the solution by chance—and if you’re the kind of bloke who likes gear that just works when it matters most, this one's for you.
You’ve got your Fireboard Pulse, your Drive unit, and you’re ready to dial in the perfect temp for that slow-roasted lamb shoulder. But the Pulse just won’t connect. You’ve tried resetting it. Tried re-pairing. Tried sacrificing a snag to the BBQ gods. Nothing.
Turns out, the missing piece is in the firmware. And not just whether it’s up to date—but how you update it.
Here’s the kicker: for your Fireboard Drive unit to download and install the latest firmware—the one that enables it to properly sync with the Pulse—it has to be turned on, connected to WiFi, and absolutely nothing can be plugged into it.
That means:
What To Do: Step-by-Step
Why It Matters
If you’re anything like Mark—the Outdoor Entertainer—you’ve got mates coming over, the beer’s on ice, and you don’t want to be mucking around with tech instead of enjoying the cook-up. This quick fix means your Fireboard gear works when you need it most—and you can focus on the flavour, not the firmware.
Pro Tip: Update Before the Weekend
Make it part of your Friday arvo checklist: clean the grill, check your charcoal, and fire up the Drive for a firmware check with nothing plugged in. Sorted before Saturday even starts.
We’re all about taking the stress out of backyard cooking so you can get back to the fun stuff—juicy roasts, crispy crackling, and chilled beers with your crew.
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Quick FAQs
Q: How do I know if my Fireboard Drive has updated?
A: Open the Fireboard app and check the firmware version under device settings. The latest firmware will be listed on Fireboard’s support page for reference.
Q: Will it work without updating?
A: Not reliably. The Pulse connection specifically requires the firmware update—without it, you’ll likely keep running into pairing issues.
Here’s to stress-free set-ups, solid gear, and the kind of backyard cook-ups that people talk about for weeks.
Got a question or reckon we should cover something else like this? Leave a comment or flick us a message—your next legendary BBQ starts with the right know-how.
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