How to Flash WLED Firmware to ESP32 via Web Browser
1. Visit install.wled.me
To flash the latest WLED firmware via your browser, please visit the following link: https://install.wled.me/
2. Connect the ESP to your PC via USB cable
Connect the ESP to your PC using a USB cable. We will install the latest version of WLED on it. Of course, you can also choose other stable versions depending on your preferences and needs.
3. Click “Install” and select the correct COM port.
After clicking the “Install” button, a prompt will pop up for selecting the serial port. Please choose the correct serial port for your ESP development board. Then, click “Connect” to automatically start flashing WLED.
You can refer to the image below:
If the device is not found? Solutions are as follows:
Your PC may not have the corresponding drivers installed. Here are the drivers for commonly used ESP chips: CP2102 (square chip) CH34x (rectangular chip)
4. Select “INSTALL WLED”
5. Click “INSTALL” as prompted
The prompt will inform you that all existing data on the development board will be deleted. If you confirm, press “INSTALL”
6. Start Installation
After that, the browser will start working automatically: “Preparing to install” -> “Installing” -> “In progress…” -> “Installation successful”.
Finally, click “NEXT” to proceed to the next step.
7. Configure WIFI
Enter your WIFI information and then click “CONNECT” to automatically configure the connection.
After a moment, you will be prompted that the device has connected to the network.
8. Access your WLED device
Click “VISIT DEVICE” to access the WLED control panel of the device.
You can also access it via your mobile phone, which is very convenient.
Note: The installation program is suitable for most ESP8266 and ESP32 boards that require a 4MB flash chip.
Now, WLED has been successfully installed, and you can enjoy playing with it.