New SD card

If the SD card has failed (see Troubleshooting), a new card can be prepared in a few steps: download the image, write it to the card, boot.

Downloading the system image

Download the smartive_native.img file, which contains the Smartive Core service and all of its dependencies:

https://smartive.hu/files/smartive_native.img

Writing the image to the SD card

The recommended tool is BalenaEtcher (it works on Windows, macOS and Linux). Three steps: select the downloaded file, specify the SD card as the target, then start writing.

Booting

Insert the SD card into the central unit, then connect the power supply. The system starts automatically within a few minutes.

Alternative writing methods

Windows

The image can also be written with the Raspberry Pi Imager app.

macOS / Linux

From a terminal with the dd command — see below.

Linux:

sudo dd if=smartive_native.img of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress

macOS:

sudo dd if=smartive_native.img of=/dev/rdiskN bs=1m status=progress
When using the dd command, take care to specify the correct target drive — specifying the wrong drive can lead to loss of data on the computer.

If the system does not boot

  • Check the power supply (adequate power, CE-marked 5 V supply).
  • Check the SD card contact — remove and reinsert the card.
  • If it still does not boot, follow the Troubleshooting steps.
Smartive firmware receives digitally signed OTA updates, so the system keeps itself up to date after installation. Smartive compliance and support commitments do not apply to a system modified by a third party.