Updating your Bluetooth Talon Software with the Minn Kota Fishing App (2018-present)

The Minn Kota Fishing App will allow you to control your Talon from your mobile device. It will also allow you to update the software on your Talon.  

*Note- The app discussed below uses the Minn Kota Fishing App. If you are using the Talon App, we encourage you to switch to the Minn Kota Fishing App for the most current app for your Bluetooth Talon. 

Jump to:

• Check the Minn Kota Fishing App Software Version
• Check the Software Version of the Talon on the Minn Kota Fishing App
• Update the Talon Software with the Minn Kota Fishing App for Android
• Update the Talon Software with the Minn Kota Fishing App for iOS
• Resources:
  • Install and Pair the Minn Kota Fishing App to a Bluetooth Talon (2018-present)
  • Pairing the Bluetooth Talon (2018-present)
  • Using the Minn Kota FishingApp to Control your Bluetooth Talon (2018-present)
  • Using the Bluetooth Talon Shallow Water Anchor (2018-present)
  • Minn Kota Fishing App - Install, Create Account, Sign-in, Forgot Password (Android and iOS) (2023-present)
  • Minn Kota Fishing App Operations Guide
  • Talon Owner's Manual
  • Talon Operation Instructions from Humminbird SOLIX & HELIX units
  • Talon Videos

Check the Minn Kota Fishing App Software Version

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap the Minn Kota Fishing app Settings icon on the Home Screen to open the Settings menu.
   
3. Scroll and search for About and tap it. The version and build with display.
   

Check the Software Version of the Talon on the Minn Kota Fishing App

• Android

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu. 
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. 
   

or

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap the Anchor icon on the Home Screen to open the Talon app Home Screen.
3. Tap the Talon Settings on the Talon app Home Screen.
4. In Talon Settings, tap Manage Bluetooth Devices.
5. In the Manage Bluetooth Device Menu, look for the Talon under the Classic Bluetooth Menu.
6. Find the Talon listed. The Software Version (Android) or Installed Software (iOS) will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon.

• iOS

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. The Available Update will list available software for update.
   

Update Software on a Talon Shallow Water Anchor

Android | Apple iOS

How to View the Software Version on Raptor Shallow Water Anchor

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon.
   

OR

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap the Anchor icon on the Home Screen to open the Talon Home Screen.
   
3. Tap the Talon Settings on the Talon app Home Screen.
   
4. In Talon Settings, tap Manage Bluetooth Devices.
   
5. In the Manage Bluetooth Device Menu, look for the Talon under the Classic Bluetooth Menu.
6. Find the Talon listed. The Software Version (Android) or Installed Software (iOS) will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon.
   

Update the Talon Software with the Minn Kota Fishing App for Android

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. The Available Update will list available software for update. Tap Transfer Software. Selecting the Ellipsis also brings up a menu with an option to Transfer Software.
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Talon and both the Talon and device powered on.
   
5. When the software load is complete on the Talon, the LED will go through a startup sequence, and the Talon will beep to signal a restart. The app will display Talon Update Complete. Talon is restarting.
   
6. After the Talon restarts, give the Minn Kota Fishing app a moment to reconnect to the Talon and display the updated software information. The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and no Available Update is displayed.
    
   

Update the Talon Software with the Minn Kota Fishing App for iOS

1. With the Minn Kota Fishing app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the Minn Kota Fishing app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. Available Update will list available software for update. Select the Ellipsis to bring up the update menu.
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Talon and both the Talon and device powered on.
   
5. When the software load is complete on the Talon, the LED will go through a startup sequence, and the Talon will beep to signal a restart. The app will display Talon Update Complete. Talon is restarting. Tap Confirm.
   
6. After the Talon restarts, give the Minn Kota Fishing app a moment to reconnect to the Talon and display the updated software information. The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and no Available Update is displayed when tapping the Ellipsis.
   

Resources

• Pairing the Bluetooth Talon (2018-present)
• Minn Kota Fishing App Operations Guide
• Talon Owner's Manual
• Talon Operation Instructions from Humminbird SOLIX & HELIX units
• Talon Videos