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03

July

2025

CHESTER: Remote updates and management? Easy with FOTA and Remote Shell

Remote management of HARDWARIO CHESTER devices has never been easier. Initially, we designed our devices focusing on easy use and intuitive remote operation.

Firmware updates with FOTA

FOTA stands for Firmware Over The Air. It allows you to update firmware anytime and from anywhere. No physical connection is needed. Just upload the new version to HARDWARIO Cloud and assign it to a specific device; the system will handle the rest.

CHESTER downloads the firmware in the background while continuing to measure and send data. You will not lose any information. If something goes wrong, the device safely reverts to the previous version.

Remote Shell for full control

Remote Shell lets you control and configure the device remotely. CHESTER communicates bidirectionally with HARDWARIO Cloud and acts as if it were directly connected to your computer, even when it is hundreds of kilometers away.

You can also upload a new configuration file, change the data interval, adjust alarms, or add Bluetooth tags. Once the device receives the config, it restarts and applies the new settings. If the configuration is invalid, CHESTER automatically discards it and returns it to the last valid one.

The response depends on the reporting interval, so it may take a few minutes. Compared to a technician visiting the site, this delay is negligible. The time and cost savings are clear.

Modern IoT management without compromise

That is the power of HARDWARIO CHESTER.

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