We periodically update the Vilo firmware and apps to improve the user experience. 

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Learn more about how to update a device's firmware by clicking here.

Wi-Fi 5 Firmware

Firmware Version 5.16.1.33 (July 4, 2023)

• Improved the firmware upgrade experience 

Firmware Version 5.16.1.26 (March 22, 2023)

• Fixed a bug related to port forwarding

Firmware Version 5.16.1.19 (February 27, 2023)

• Fixed a DNS suffix issue 
• Fixed issues related to guest Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi settings  

• New Features

  •  Bark firmware integration on Vilo 5  

Firmware Version 5.16.1.13 (January 19, 2023)

• Fixed an IOT issue

Firmware Version 5.16.1.9 (January 16, 2023)

Fixed bugs

• Fixed a DHCP reservations bug 
• Fixed a bug related to the nicknames of connected devices 
• Fixed a bug related to firmware upgrades
• Fixed how time zones are displayed in the Vilo ISP Portal  
• Fixed bugs associated with the WAN setting

New Features

• Support for enabling or disabling SIP ALG on firmware

Firmware Version 5.16.0.209 (June 10, 2022)

• Added Port Forwarding
• Fixed bugs for DHCP Reservations

Firmware Version 5.16.0.206 (May 12, 2022)

• Improved connectivity for Zoom and other video conferencing applications
• Fixed a bug with local log submissions in the Android app
• Added static IP setup
• Added bridge mode
• For ISPs:
  • Added support for remote configuration
  • Fixed bugs related to speed test

Firmware Version 5.16.0.186 (March 29, 2022)

• Added the "separate pre-configured mesh" feature for ISPs
• Updated indicator light to flash red if Internet access is disallowed via the ISP portal

• Fixed a bug related to DHCP reservations

• Fixed a bug for WAN PPPoE setup 

• Improved the log system for setup

Firmware Version 5.16.0.176 (January 26, 2022)

• Fixed a bug that caused occasional firmware upgrade failures 

• Allow ISPs the ability to disable & enable Internet access 

• Fixed a bug that shows incorrect connection status after factory reset

Firmware Version 5.16.0.166 (December 27, 2021) 

• Added LAN configuration and DHCP reservation
• Fixed time display in data usage report
• Fixed time display in Guest Wi-Fi settings
• Fixed IP address display of connected devices
• Improved mesh seamless roaming 

Firmware Version 5.16.0.133 (October 26, 2021) 

• Improved firmware upgrade experience 
• Added speed test feature for ISPs

Firmware Version 5.16.0.129 (October 12, 2021) 

• Fixed bugs for usage reporting

Firmware Version 5.16.0.123 (September 15, 2021) 

• Improved log submissions
• Improved data usage reporting for connected devices
• Disabled outbound ping for internet connection detection 
• Performance and speed improvements 
• Improved PPPoE setup process
• Improved firmware upgrade process 
• Improved Diagnostic Log Reporting
• Fixed bugs for Wi-Fi channels

Firmware Version 5.16.0.84 (July 8, 2021)

• Optimized data uploads from connected devices
• Improved log submission process
• Improved process to add sub-Vilos
• Improved firmware upgrade process
• Added guest Wi-Fi duration option
• Fixed bugs for Wi-Fi password change 

Vilo Wi-Fi 5 firmware was originally released in v.5.6.0.38 

Wi-Fi 6 Firmware

Firmware Version 5.17.0.109 (November 19, 2023)

• Fixed a bug where connected devices sometimes show no connectivity
• Fixed a bug where Speed Check returns no data
• Improved guest Wi-Fi experience
• Fixed a bug where Sub-Vilos sometimes intermittently disconnect
• Fixed a bug with WAN/LAN port on the Sub-Vilo
• Enabled local log submission on the Sub-Vilo

Firmware Version 5.17.0.106 (July 16, 2023)

• Fixed a bug related to the WAN/LAN port not acting as a LAN port on Sub-Vilos
• Fixed a bug that caused routers to randomly restart

Firmware Version 5.17.0.99 (May 23, 2023)

• Improved mesh stability
• Improved Wi-Fi stability
• Fixed bugs related to DHCP/PPPoE dual-server setup process
• Improved the firmware upgrade experience

Firmware Version 5.17.0.93 (April 26, 2023)

• Enhanced mesh network stability
• Improved PPPoE setup

Firmware Version 5.17.0.89 (April 7, 2023)

• Fixed a bug related to the IP address shown for a connected device
• Prioritized DHCP configurations where both PPPoE and DHCP are present

Firmware Version 5.17.0.86 (March 22, 2023)

• Improved mesh stability
• Fixed a bug related to the Hardware NAT switch when Usage Report is enabled
• Fixed a speed test bug on Sub-Vilos

Firmware Version 5.17.0.79 (March 6, 2023)

• Fixed a bug related to IP range in LAN settings.   
• Fixed a restart bug.   
• Fixed a problem with multiple IPv6 servers.   
• Fixed a bug related to changing the nicknames of sub-Vilos.   
• Fixed a bug related to getting IP addresses in bridge mode.   
• Improved PPPoE LCP reply.   
• Improved mesh stability. (Support 3 nodes)   
• Fixed an issue with the sub-Vilo indicator light flashing red.   
• Fixed a bug where a connected device loses connection after a sub-Vilo goes offline.    
• Fixed a DNS bug.   
• Fixed a bug related to frequent network blocking.   

Firmware Version 5.17.0.69 (Feb 2, 2023)

• Fixed a DNS bug 
• Added support for updates to device nicknames 
• Fixed a bug where sub-Vilos won’t reconnect after scheduled restarts 
• Fixed a bug related to adding sub-Vilos 
• Fixed a bug related to scheduled restarts 
• Fixed a bug related to IPv6 WAN IP 

Firmware Version 5.17.0.63 (Jan 16, 2023)

• Fixed a bug that prevented Sub-Vilos from reconnecting after changes were made to the Wi-Fi settings or guest networks
• Fixed a bug related to channel selection
• Fixed a bug related to DNS settings
• Improved speeds when Usage Report is enabled
• Fixed a bug related to how speed was displayed
• Enabled the Speed Check function on the ISP portal

Firmware Version 5.17.0.59 (Jan 3, 2023)

• Improved the wireless roaming experience to ensure devices connect to the closest Vilo node
• Improved how LAN setting changes impact DHCP reservations
• Fixed a bug related to DNS changes
• Fixed a bug related to guest Wi-Fi timing setting
• Improved WAN settings user experience when both PPPoE and DHCP servers are turned on
• Fixed a bug related to channel width changes on ISP Portal
• Fixed a network connection bug related to static IP setup
• Fixed a bug where the connected device IP keeps showing 255.255.255.255
• Fixed a Vilo signal strength display bug on ISP Portal
• Fixed a bug related to parental controls setting

Firmware Version 5.17.0.43 (Oct 2, 2022)

• Fixed a bug in Wi-Fi Settings
• Fixed a channel optimization bug
• Fixed a problem related to WAN IP conflicts
• Fixed a bug in DNS settings
• Fixed a bug in LAN settings
• Optimized mesh performance and stability

Previous Wi-Fi 6 firmware versions were only in beta. 

APP UPDATES

Learn more about updating your Vilo app by clicking here. 

iOS App Version History 

1.0.177 (July 27, 2023)

• New Features:
  • Bark In-Home Parental Controls are now available to users in South Africa & Australia.
• Bug Fixes
  • Improved firmware upgrade
  • Adding Sub-Vilos (smoother experience)

1.0.169 (May 4, 2023)

• New Features:
  • Added Spanish and French language support.
  • Added the ability to manually select DHCP, PPPoE, or Static IP to connect to the internet during setup on Vilo 6 (ISP only) 
• Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug on the UI of Wi-Fi encryption that prevented information from being displayed fully. 
  • Improved user experience when upgrading firmware from the app. 

1.0.161 (March 13, 2023)

• Fixed a IPv6 display issue 
• Fixed a few issues related to Bark in-home parental controls 
• Fixed a linking issue on the Automatic Firmware Upgrade page 
• For ISPs only - added manual selection for Wi-Fi channel and channel width

1.0.151 (January 17, 2023)

• Fixed bugs and improved the user experience 

1.0.127 (September 29, 2022)

• Improved app user experience
  • Reduced loading time during setup
  • Fixed WiFi 6 setup issues
  • For ISPs, updated "Submit a Log" on the Account page to "Submit an App Log"
  • For ISPs, removed "Assign a Wi-Fi Network" button 
  • For ISPs, Vilo must be scanned into inventory prior to set-up in the app
  • For ISPs, the ability to assign a network to a subscriber is now moved to the setup process

1.0.104 (June 14, 2022)

• Added port forwarding

1.0.101 (May 31, 2022)

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience

1.0.97 (May 12, 2022)

• Added static IP support
• Added Bridge Mode 
• Added automatic firmware upgrade 
• Improved PPPoE setup process

1.0.93 (March 29, 2022)

• Added a “Separate” button on the “Scan Vilos” page for ISPs for removing the pre-configured mesh from 3-pack Vilos

1.0.88 (March 8, 2022)

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience
• For ISPs, moved "Submit a log" from the Account page to the Wi-Fi Network settings page

1.0.74 (December 27, 2021)

• Added LAN configuration and DHCP reservation
• Added red dot notification for firmware upgrade in “Account” and “Setting” pages
• Fixed the firmware upgrade UI bugs 
• Display “official” in official app version icon 
• For ISPs, updated “Add Vilos” on Account page to “Scan Vilos”

1.0.58 (October 29, 2021)

• Improved QR code scanning during system setup
• Fixed diagnostic log reporting UI bugs 

1.0.53 (October 6, 2021)

• Account page updates
• Password verification logic updates

1.0.41

• Enabled log submission when users haven't completed network setup 
• Fixed bugs for Wi-Fi signal strength display

1.0.38 

• Improved process to add Vilos to user accounts
• Fixed bugs for log submission form 
• Improved local log submission 

1.0.30 

• Optimized experience and fixed bugs 

1.0.26

• Optimized experience and fixed bugs 

1.0.20 (Original release version)

 

Android App Version History 

1.0.180 (July, 27, 2023)

• New Features:
  • Bark In-Home Parental Controls are now available to users in South Africa & Australia.
• Bug Fixes
  • Improved firmware upgrade
  • Adding Sub-Vilos (smoother experience)

1.0.177 (May 4, 2023)

• New Features:
  • Added Spanish and French language support.
  • Added the ability to manually select DHCP, PPPoE, or Static IP to connect to the internet during setup on Vilo 6 (ISP only) 
• Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug on the UI of Wi-Fi encryption that prevented information from being displayed fully. 
  • Improved user experience when upgrading firmware from the app. 
  • Fixed the “webpage not available” error during Bark activation. 

1.0.167 (March 13, 2023)

• Fixed an IPv6 display issue 
• Fixed a few issues related to Bark in-home parental controls 
• Fixed a linking issue on the Automatic Firmware Upgrade page 
• Fixed an issue related to Check for Updates on the About Vilo page in the app 
• For ISPs only - added manual selection for Wi-Fi channel and channel width

1.0.156 (February 14, 2023)

• Fixed bugs and improved the user experience 

1.0.152 (January 17, 2023)

New Features

• Added a Hardware NAT switch for Vilo 6
• Added IPv6 address display for Vilo 6

1.0.143 (January 13, 2023)

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience.

1.0.125 (October 11, 2022)

• Improved app user experience
  • For ISPs, updated "Submit a Log" on the Account page to "Submit an App Log"
  • For ISPs, removed "Assign a Wi-Fi Network" button 
  • For ISPs, Vilo must be scanned into inventory prior to set-up in the app
  • For ISPs, the ability to assign a network to a subscriber is now moved to the setup process

1.0.105 (June 14, 2022)

• Added port forwarding

1.0.99 (May 31, 2022)

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience

1.0.96 (May 12, 2022)

• Added static IP support
• Added Bridge Mode
• Added automatic firmware upgrade
• Improved PPPoE setup process

1.0.87 (March 29, 2022)

• Added a “Separate” button on the “Scan Vilos” page for ISPs for removing the pre-configured mesh from 3-pack Vilos

1.0.84 (March 8, 2022)

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience
• For ISPs, moved "Submit a log" from the Account page to the Wi-Fi Network settings page

1.0.71 (December 27, 2021)

• Added LAN configuration and DHCP reservation
• Allow users to continue using the Vilo app without giving read/write permissions
• Fixed Parental Control bugs
• Display “official” in official app version icon 
• For ISPs, updated “Add Vilos” on Account page to “Scan Vilos”

1.0.57 (October 26, 2021)

• Password verification logic updates
• Fixed data usage reporting bugs

1.0.52

• Fixed bugs and improved user experience

1.0.50 

• Improved process to add sub-Vilos 
• Fixed bugs for offline devices display
• Improved log submissions