Updating
Roon is always improving, so it's important to keep all your devices updated.
This will ensure you have access to the latest features and improvements, whether you're running Roon, RoonServer, or the Roon app (mobile). Updates are always free of charge for our subscribers, and it's easy to get the latest updates, even with multiple devices spread across your network.
Updating Roon & Roon Server
Updating Roon & Roon Server can be done from any remote device connected to Roon. To do so, go to Settings -> About. Any updates that are available will be listed for the device for which they are available. If the update has already been downloaded, you will be prompted to re-launch. If no updates are needed, you will see the message "You have the latest version installed":
Updating the Roon app on mobile
On mobile platforms, the Roon app is updated just like any other app. Head to the App Store or Google Play Store to update to the latest version. We recommend setting your devices to auto-update Roon to ensure that you are always on the latest version.
It is important to mention that there might be slight delays in the availability of the update for the Roon app for both iOS and Android devices. While the Roon app update is released at the same time as the Roon software update, app store availability is dependent on your region, and sometimes there are regions that get delayed.
We strongly recommend updating your iOS and Android devices BEFORE accepting the update on your Roon Server.
Updating Nucleus Firmware
If you're running your server on Nucleus, it is important that the firmware is kept up to date. When first setting up your device, you will want to update the firmware and ensure that it is updated as new releases become available moving forward.
Update Nucleus Firmware from the Web Administration Interface
You'll want to update your Nucleus during your initial setup before you begin setting up your audio devices, remotes, or storage by accessing the Nucleus Web Administration Interface. To do that, follow the steps below:
- Settings -> Setup -> Find Roon Os and click "Find"
- A pop up screen will appier with all the Roon OS devices
- Locate your Nucleus and click on the IP address, it will open a Nucleus Web Administration Interface (Web UI)
- In Web UI under Operating System click Reinstall
The firmware will be reinstalled on your Nucleus to the latest available version.
Updating RoonOS Firmware
When using a RoonOS device (like ROCK), it is important that the firmware is kept up to date. When first setting up your device, you will want to update the firmware and ensure that it is updated as new releases become available moving forward.
To update your RoonOS firmware.
- Settings -> Setup -> Find Roon Os and click "Find"
- A pop-up screen will appear with all the Roon OS devices
- Locate your Nucleus and click on the IP address. It will open a Nucleus Web Administration Interface (Web UI)
- In Web UI under Operating System, click Reinstall
RoonOS will be reinstalled on your machine to the latest available version.
Update Settings
There are three different options for updating settings.
Note that these options do not appear on mobile remotes.
- Automatically install all updates (Recommended): Choosing
Automatically install all updates will set Roon to download any and all updates that become available. This is the best way to ensure that you are always on the latest version of Roon and have the quickest access to new improvements and features. Once the update is installed, you will be prompted to re-launch the application.
- Automatically install bugfix and other minor updates: Choosing this option will automatically install any minor maintenance releases that become available. You will be asked before downloading any major updates, which generally include new functionality or major changes.
- Ask before downloading any updates: With this option, Roon will not automatically download any updates. When a new update is available, we will display a notification that will allow you to update if you so choose.
For a number of reasons, downgrading Roon
is not supported.
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