Frequently Asked Questions

Please check out our Kestrel 5000 Firmware change log to view the differences in the various firmware versions. If the first number of your firmware starts with a 1 please go here Firmware Change Log 1.xx Otherwise if it starts with a 2, please go here: Firmware Change Log 2.xx

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

Please see this guide for updating Kestrel 5000 series units with 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.