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Audiomoth not turning on.

Hi there,

I have an issue with one of my Audiomoths that hasn't been used yet. When I connect it to my computer and switch it to USB/off, I don't have any response from the unit (no lights turning on, isn't recognized on my computer). This unit hasn't been deployed yet (just took it out the packaging), so I'm not sure if it's just a faulty unit or if there's something I can do to get it operational. I haven't had any issues with the other units purchased from this order.

Thanks for any help

11 comments

11 Comments

Alex Rogers

May 11, 2023

Did you manage to resolve this?

amaloney

May 22, 2023

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Finally solved it, thanks for the help!

Alex Rogers

May 22, 2023

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Great. Did you manage to flash the firmware again?

amaloney

May 22, 2023

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Yup, managed to update it with the latest firmware and it's now recognized when I plug it in to my computer.

Alex Rogers

May 05, 2023

Hi, Try following the instructions under 'Show Manual Switch Instructions' in the Flash App. It's a bit fiddly, you need to hold a paperclip on the 'prog' terminals while applying power via the USB cable (you can practice with a device that you know is working okay), but it will normally then allow you to reflash the firmware. Alex

amaloney

May 08, 2023

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Hi Alex,

I've tried doing this with no success. The Audiomoth doesn't light up at all even when batteries are connected. When I first plugged the unit it, it originally lit up, and then failed when I tried flashing it and hasn't shown any activity since. I will keep trying the manual switch; hopefully I'm doing it correctly.

Alex Rogers

May 08, 2023

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It’s really fiddly but will certainly work in the end. The aim is that the AudioMoth powers on and immediately finds the program pins connected together. Make sure there are no batteries installed. Practice on another device and make sure that the USB cable you are using communicates normally with a working AudioMoth.

Alex Rogers

May 12, 2023

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Here's a video of me doing it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/i9503giq8fdsa4s/manual.mov?dl=0