Check for SylphSpeak updates
Check whether your installed version of SylphSpeak is up to date. Some SylphSpeak updates are required, while others are optional. Checking for updates helps you make sure you have the latest fixes and improvements.
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”Make sure you have:
- SylphSpeak installed
- SylphSpeak open, or access to the SylphSpeak system tray icon
Check for updates from config mode
Section titled “Check for updates from config mode”- Open
Config mode. - Go to
Status. - Select
Check for updates. If an update is available, follow the update prompt.
Check for updates from the system tray
Section titled “Check for updates from the system tray”You can also check from the SylphSpeak system tray icon.
- On Windows, right-click the SylphSpeak system tray icon, then select
Check for Updates. - On macOS, select the SylphSpeak menu bar icon, then select
Check for Updates.
Compare your version with the website
Section titled “Compare your version with the website”If you want to manually compare versions:
- Open
Config mode. - Go to
About. - Check the version shown under
Notice. - Open the SylphSpeak website download page.
- Compare the download page version with your installed version. If the website version is newer than your installed version, download and install the latest version.
Check that it worked
Section titled “Check that it worked”SylphSpeak is up to date when Check for updates says no update is available, or when your installed version matches the latest version on the download page.
If an update is required
Section titled “If an update is required”If SylphSpeak requires an update, install it before continuing to use the app. Required updates may include compatibility changes, important fixes, or changes needed for SylphSpeak services to keep working correctly.
Next step
Section titled “Next step”After updating, reopen SylphSpeak and check Config mode > About to confirm the version changed.