This is the recommended method for most standalone biometric and RFID readers Prepare Drive : Format a USB drive to FAT32. : Copy the firmware file (often named or similar) to the root directory of the USB
Select your device and click "Update Firmware" (pencil or chip icon). Zkteco Update Firmware
There are two primary methods depending on your device type: Plug the USB drive into the device's port. Enter the Main Menu (usually requires Admin privileges). This is the recommended method for most standalone
Navigate to or Data Management > USB Upgrade (or Firmware Update ). Enter the Main Menu (usually requires Admin privileges)
ZKTeco makes biometric and access-control hardware — fingerprint scanners, facial recognition terminals, time clocks and door controllers — widely used in businesses, schools and government facilities. Firmware is the low-level software running on those devices; updating it affects security, reliability, functionality and compliance. Below is an actionable, informative editorial covering what you need to know about ZKTeco firmware updates.