How to Update Panasonic Smart TV Firmware

It is always good to keep your Panasonic TV’s firmware updated to make its performance better and get access to new features. Sometimes, finding the update option can be a little tricky due to the availability of varied OS versions on Panasonic TV. But, this article will walk you through the process clearly.

How to Update Panasonic Smart TV from Settings

The latest Panasonic Smart TVs have the Software Update option on the on-screen Settings menu. Since the navigation steps for updating will be different in each OS model of Panasonic TVs, pick yours from the upcoming headings and carry out the process.

Note: You will need to connect your Panasonic TV to the internet to perform firmware updates through the on-screen settings menu.

Panasonic Viera TV

1. Once you press the Power button & turn on the Panasonic TV, open the Menu and select Network → Software Update options.

2. Now, the system will check for updates. If available, select the Yes button on the pop-up that appears to start the update.

Panasonic Fire TV

1. Navigate to Settings from the TV’s home screen and select My Fire TV.

2. Select About → Check for System Update and hit the Install Update option if an update is available.

Panasonic Roku TV

1. From the TV’s home screen, go to the Settings menu and select System.

2. Select Software Update → Check Now. Select the Update button and get the latest software for your Panasonic Roku TV.

Panasonic Android/Google TV

The process of updating the Android and Google TVs is similar, and that’s why they are combined and presented in the following points.

1. Head to the Settings menu and open the following options consecutively: System → Device Preferences → About → System update → Check for Update.

2. The Download button will appear if a new firmware update is available. Select it.

3. Once the updation process gets over, restart your Panasonic TV and get access to the updated software version.

How to Update Panasonic TV with USB Drive

If you are using an older Panasonic TV model or if you are out of sufficient supply to perform updates from Settings, you can use this method to update the TV firmware using a USB drive.

1. Visit the Panasonic support website on your PC to download the software update file.

Note: Check your TV’s current software version and download an updated version. To check the software version, open Main Menu → Help → System Information.

2. Select your TV model year from the list and select your Country/Area on the next screen.

3. Choose your TV’s Model number from the available options and click the Download button at the bottom of the page.

4. Extract the downloaded file and copy it to the Root directory of a formatted USB drive.

5. Now, insert the USB drive into your TV’s USB port and change its input source.

6. Once the TV detects the USB drive, press the OK button → Yes button to start downloading the update. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.

How to Update Panasonic TV Using Remote Apps

If, for some reason, your TV remote stops working, you can use remote apps & update your Panasonic TV using your smartphone. To be clear, there won’t be any built-in option for updating TV software within these apps. Basically, these apps have a virtual remote that’ll help navigate to the firmware update settings, just like you do with the original remote.

You can download a remote app that is compatible with the OS used by your Panasonic TV and link them both using the same Wi-Fi connection. Later, add your TV to the respective app and start controlling it remotely. The following is a quick piece of info about the remote app of each Panasonic TV model, and its download link.

So, whatever model of Panasonic TV you have, use one of the above methods to keep it updated regularly. Apart from these conventional means, third-party remote apps work with Panasonic TVs & a USB mouse can also be connected and used for the updating process.