Classic / Evolution FAQ

What is Classic and Evolution?
Classic and Evolution are two different types of firmware grade/network. Evolution provides more features and functionality than Classic, and new featur...
Mon, 23 Nov, 2020 at 2:28 PM
What are the differences between Evolution and Classic?
Evolution firmware is the basis for future developments in the Casambi app features and functionality. Evolution firmware is capable of all the functions po...
Thu, 17 Sep, 2020 at 8:56 AM
How to identify the firmware versions/grades in the Casambi app?
The different firmware grades can be easily identified from under "Nearby devices" in the Casambi app. If the text “Classic” or “Evolution&quo...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 12:56 PM
Which Casambi products can be updated to Evolution firmware?
The 'Evolution' firmware is available for the following Casambi products: - CBM-002 (all) - CBU-PWM4 (all) - CBU-ASR (all) - CBU-DCS (all) -...
Fri, 25 Sep, 2020 at 10:47 AM
Can I add a unit with 'Evolution' firmware to a 'Classic' network and vice versa?
Only devices with the same firmware grade can be added to a network of the same type (i.e. Classic devices can only be added to a Classic network; Evolution...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 1:42 PM
How to update to 'Evolution' firmware?
NOTE: Only units which display as Classic within the 'Nearby devices' list can be updated to Evolution and used within an Evolution network. For spe...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 1:52 PM
How to change to 'Classic' firmware?
It is possible to change the firmware grade of a Casambi unit from 'Evolution' to 'Classic'. This might be necessary if a new unit configure...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 1:54 PM
How to update a Classic network to an Evolution network?
Generally there should be no need to change an existing fully functioning Classic network to an Evolution network. The main reasons for doing so would eithe...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 2:31 PM
How to create an Evolution network if I only have multiple Classic firmware devices?
There are two options if Classic devices need to be used in an Evolution network: 1. Update unpaired Classic units individually to Evolution firmware an...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 2:42 PM
How to change an Evolution network to Classic network?
An Evolution network cannot be changed to a Classic network without unpairing all units from the Evolution network individually and changing the firmware gr...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2020 at 2:45 PM