Here we will use the WLED web installer to upload the firmware. First, connect the ESP32 or ESP8266 to the laptop.
You just need a browser like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Open a browser and go to WLED Web Installer – https://install.wled.me
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How to install the WLED firmware
In the following steps, I have explained how to upload firmware to ESP32 for WLED projects using the WLED web installer.
Select the Firmware in WLED web installer
In WLED Web Installer first, select the Firmware version in the WLED web installer.
Then select the board (ESP32 or ESP8266).
Click on “Install“.
Select the COM port for the microcontroller
Now select the COM port for the microcontroller and click on “Connect“.
Click on “INSTALL WLED”
Click on “INSTALL WLED”.
Erase device before installing
Check box for “Erase device“.
Then click on “Next“.
Click on “Install”
Now check the Firmware version and click on “Install“.
Wait until the firmware gets installed
Now the Firmware will get installed. It may take some time.
Then click on “Next”.
Configure WiFi
Enter the WiFi Credentials (WiFi Name & WiFi Password).
Then click on “CONNECT“
Click on “VISIT DEVICE”
Now click on “VISIT DEVICE” to see the dashboard.
Note that WLED hosts its own web server on the ESP32 chip itself, so the WLED app is not even required. If you want, you can configure it from the web browser.
