Google's Find My Device - Update your Pebblebee

Updated by Marina

This article references the Pebblebee app, which has been renamed to PB Legacy. While the app's functionality remains unchanged, all mentions of the Pebblebee app now refer to PB Legacy. Learn more about this transition here.

To check if your Pebblebee device has an update, follow the video instructions or the steps outlined below:

Install the PB Legacy app on your phone.

  1. Temporarily download the PB Legacy app on your phone.

Don't worry, you won't need to create an account or link your device to it. Once the Pebblebee item is updated, you can go back to the app of your preference.

Download the PB Legacy iOS app

Download the PB Legacy Android app

  1. Make sure your Bluetooth is ON.
  • Go to Settings and search for "Bluetooth". Turn it ON.
  1. Does your unit beep when you press it 5 times?

My item is paired with Google's Find My Device

These steps will help you update your Pebblebee unit when it is already linked to Google's Find My Device.

  1. Open the PB Legacy app.
  2. Tap on the blue button that says 'Software update' (No login required).
  3. On your Pebblebee item, press the button five times to make it discoverable (button is located where the bee logo is).
  • Your unit will shortly beep 3 times and flash its light (Clip will flash a dark blue light 3 times).
  1. On the PB Legacy app screen, an item should appear on the list as 'PB-xxxx'. eg. 'PB-2345'.

Not seeing the item here? Check the troubleshooting steps below.

  1. Quickly tap 'Check update' to check for any available update for your item.
  2. If there is an update available, follow the in-app steps.
  3. Done. After update is finished, you can resume using your unit with Google's Find My Device.
  • Wait about 1 min after the update has finished before attempting to buzz your unit.

Not seeing your device?

  • Make sure Bluetooth is ON.
  • Make sure phone and Pebblebee item are near to each other.
  • Close the app and open it again (How to force kill or close the app).
  • Try the 5 button presses on your Pebblebee device again. There should be an light and sound indication if done correctly.
  • Make sure your device is charged. Press and hold the button, the LEDs should indicate the battery level.

Attempt a disable and re-enable of your unit

Locate the button on the front of the item - under the Pebblebee logo.

  1. Tripe-press the button and on the third press keep holding for ~10 seconds until you hear 2 beep sounds
  2. Release before the end of the 2nd beep. An audible confirmation will sound.
  3. Wait for about 10 seconds.
  4. Single-press your unit to reactivate.

For more detailed steps and tutorial video, check the videos below.

If you continue having trouble connecting to your unit:

Temporarily remove your item from the Google's Find My Device:
  1. Open the Google's Find My Device app.
  2. Select the device you want to update.
  3. Tap on the gear icon. On the bottom on the page, tap 'Remove from Find My Device' and Confirm.
  4. To perform a factory reset, press the button three times, then press and hold on the fourth until the item beeps, releasing it before the third beep finishes.

For detailed steps, check factory reset steps:

  1. Go back to the PB Legacy app and re-attempt the process.
  2. Follow the in-app steps to update your item.

Add your device back to the Google's Find My Device app

After update is finished,

  1. Double-pressing the device's button.
  2. Wait for the pairing bottom-sheet to appear.
  3. Click on 'Connect' on the pop-up screen.
  4. If it the bottom sheet does not show up on the screen, check Can't connect my device with Google's Find My Device app on additional steps on how to pair your item.

My item is not paired yet

  1. Open the PB Legacy app
  2. Tap on the blue button that says 'Software update' (No login required).
  3. On your Pebblebee item, press the button two times to make it discoverable (button is located where the bee logo is).
  4. Your item will enter pairing mode, it will beep, and continue to flash its light (Clip will be flashing a light blue color).
A pop up requesting to 'Connect' to the item may appear as a bottom sheet. Please ignore the request for now. In case you have already hit 'Connect' before, please check the previous section on how to update a device that is paired here.
  1. On the PB Legacy app screen, an item should appear on the list as 'PB-xxxx'. eg. 'PB-2345'.

Not seeing the item here? Check the troubleshooting steps below.

  1. Quickly tap 'Check update' to check if there is an update available for your item.
  2. If there is an update available, follow the in-app steps.
  3. Done. After the update is finished, you can start using your item.
  • Wait around 1 min after the update has finished before attempting to claim your item.

Not seeing your device?

  • Make sure Bluetooth is ON.
  • Make sure phone and Pebblebee unit are near each other.
  • Close the app and open it again.
  • Try the 2 button presses on your Pebblebee device again. Your device should been and flash.
  • Make sure your device is charged. Press and hold the button, the LEDs should indicate the battery level.

Attempt a factory reset of your unit
  1. Locate the button on the front of the device - under the Pebblebee logo.
  2. Press the button three times, then press and hold on the fourth until the item beeps, releasing it before the third beep finishes.
  3. Wait for about 10secs.
  4. Double-press your unit to reactivate.

For more detailed steps and tutorial video, check the videos below.

If the update failed

  • Reset Bluetooth and app connections
  • Force close the PB Legacy app
  • Check your internet connection
  • Turn Bluetooth OFF and Back ON.
  • Move to a different room, away from other Bluetooth devices.
  • Make a factory reset of your unit.

If you continue to face issues, please contact customer support at support@pebblebee.com

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