Frequently Asked Questions

Please check out our Kestrel 5000 Firmware change log to view the differences in the various firmware versions: Firmware Change Log

Please ensure privacy pin is not turned on. On the Kestrel, go to Main Menu->Bluetooth and press the center button. Then highlight Privacy Pin and turn off with left or right arrow. After doing this, try running the update again.

Here is a list of the changes for Kestrel firmware version 1.49

Sight Scale Factor - For Scope Corrections   (Size: 156.9 KB)

Here is a tutorial on entering Sight Scale Factor (SSF) also known as a scope correction factor into the Kestrel.

Please see the guidance shown here:

KST1000 Shot Timer Firmware Change Log   (Size: 391.1 KB)

Shows the firmware changes up to 1.03

Please see this document

Kestrel HUD Firmware Release Notes   (Size: 98.2 KB)

Contains release notes up to version 1.09

You will need to update your Kestrel firmware version to 1.35 (or higher) in order to use the HUD. You can update your Kestrel firmware through the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics for Android or iOS apps

You can connect the HUD to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app for iOS or Android and update the firmware that way. When you connect, you will be notified that an update is available. The HUD would need to be turned on and have Bluetooth ON in order for the Ballistics app to find it and connect to it. There is no other functionality for connecting the HUD to the application except for updating firmware

Please see this guide on how to update your Kestrel Firmware using Windows:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

How to Update Kestrel 5000 Series Firmware with Windows   (Size: 573.5 KB)

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for Windows.

Please see this guide for updating Kestrel 5000 series units with MAC/OSX:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

How to Update Your Kestrel 5 Series Firmware with MAC/OSX   (Size: 821.1 KB)

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for MAC/OSX

You can now upgrade your Kestrel 5700 to the Elite version using the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics application. Simply connect your Kestrel to the iOS or Android version of the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app. Select Upgrade in the top left corner. Enter you credit card information for the purchase and the upgrade should start after payment is completed. The upgrade will look similar to a firmware update.

You can now upgrade your Kestrel 5700 to the Elite version using the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics application. Simply connect your Kestrel to the iOS or Android version of the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app. Select Upgrade in the top left corner. Enter you credit card information for the purchase and the upgrade should start after payment is completed. The upgrade will look similar to a firmware update.