Frequently Asked Questions

The installation process for your controller very much depends on what controller configuration you purchase.

TAP Conversion Kits and TAP Standalone Controllers are designed so that users can seamlessly install a TAP Controller on their current build with no (or minimal) modification to their kiln or oven. Unless you’re a competent DIYer, we recommend starting there! TAP Conversion Kits are used for swapping out your existing automatic controller, and standalones are used for upgrading manual kilns to programmable digital TAP Controls. We’ll be covering installation steps for those below:

Installing TAP Standalone Controllers

Installing a TAP Standalone Controller is a straightforward, plug-and-play operation:

1. Mount your standalone kiln controller unit. First, you’ll have to figure out where you want to place your standalone kiln controller unit in relation to your kiln. Standalone controllers are available in table top and wall mount configurations. Table top standalone kiln controllers are easier to mount – you just place the unit on top of a flat surface! With wall mount kiln controllers, you will have to drill into the wall or other vertical surface to mount your unit. Either way, these units need to be close enough to both a power source and the kiln so that the power cord and thermocouple can both reach where they need to.
2. Run the thermocouple to the inside of your kiln. Next, you’ll want to run the wire for the thermocouple so that the tip of the thermocouple is inserted into the interior of your kiln or oven. This may involve having to drill a small hole through your kiln brick.
3. Plug your kiln into your standalone kiln controller unit. Take the plug from your kiln or oven and plug it into your standalone kiln controller. This way, your kiln controller will be able to manage the power flow to the elements of your kiln in order to regulate temperature.
4. Plug your standalone kiln controller unit into a wall outlet or other power source. When purchasing a standalone kiln controller for DIY installation, you’ll have the option to select different plug types, which need to be compatible with your current kiln plug. The NEMA 5-15 plug is the standard plug in North America, which will plug into any wall outlet in your house!

At this point, your controller installation is complete, and your standalone unit is ready to control (or precisely monitor) the temperature of your kiln. Just power on your kiln, and you’re good to go!

Installing a TAP Conversion Kit

Conversion kit installations are only slightly more complicated than using a standalone unit. Below are the steps for a kiln controller DIY installation using a conversion kit:

1. Make sure to purchase a kiln controller conversion kit that’s compatible with the wiring and controller housing for your current controller. Before purchasing a kiln temperature controller conversion kit, you need to know whether your current kiln controller is a 3-key, 12-key, or smart controller. So how do you tell the difference? Easy, just look at the inputs on your current controller. A 3-key controller has three input buttons; a 12-key controller has 12, and a smart controller uses a touchscreen. (SDS Industries includes drop down menus on their conversion kit shop pages, so that you can select the controller you’re replacing to ensure a perfect match. Also, it’s important to note that TAP Kiln Controller Conversion Kits can be used to replace automatic kiln controllers from other manufacturers, such as Bartlett, Orton, Paragon, and Skutt.)
2. Remove the old automatic controller from your kiln. First things first, disconnect power to the kiln and controller by unplugging the unit from the wall and/or turning off the circuit breaker! This is no joke – failure to do so may result in injury or death! Removing your old kiln controller is straightforward. You should find four mounting screws on the corners of your old unit. Remove these mounting screws using a socket driver or a Phillips head screwdriver. Remove your old controller unit from its housing, detach the thermocouple leads from your old controller, and remove the wiring harness that connects your old controller to your kiln.
3. Install the new controller mounting box. Your DIY kiln controller conversion kit will include a mounting box to house your new controller. Pass the thermocouple leads and wiring through the middle of the mounting box and screw in the mounting box to your kiln (occasionally, it may be necessary to drill new holes to screw in the mounting box; however, this is only in rare cases, and will be the only modification needed to your kiln or oven).
4. Plug the new wiring harness adapter into your kiln. The wiring harness adapter for your new kiln controller will plug right into your kiln’s existing wiring harness.
5. Reattach the thermocouple leads to your new controller. The plug-in for your thermocouple lead will be marked on the controller board of your new controller.
6. Attach the wiring harness adapter to your new controller. You will find plugs in the back of your controller that match the plugs on the new wiring harness adapter.
7. Screw in the new controller faceplate to your controller mounting box. Voila! Your kiln controller installation is complete!

Installation for TAP Digital Controllers

Installing a digital controller that isn’t a standalone or part of a conversion kit is not as easy. If you’re not a competent DIYer, we strongly suggest enlisting the help of a certified technician. For our hardcore DIYers, we’ve included TAP Wiring Diagrams to help you make TAP a part of your new kiln or heat treat oven build.

Please note: we do not provide direct technical support for new kiln builds. It is expected that you are able to interpret and utilize the provided wiring diagrams to complete the installation yourself. If you are unable to do so, then this product choice is not for you and a conversion kit or standalone is more appropriate.

The TAP Controller requires 24VAC and draws 500mA of current. Its total power rating is 12VA.

TAP Kiln Controllers are compatible with mechanical, mercury, and solid state relays. So which type of relay is right for you? Generally, we recommend using solid state relays, as the upsides far outweigh the added costs.

Mechanical relays have moving parts and are subject to normal wear and tear. They will fail eventually, it’s just a matter of when. That’s why it’s super important to have a defined preventative maintenance plan when working with mechanical relays. Change them before they fail or suffer the consequences of a ruined project or worse.

Mercury relays were a great substitute for mechanical relays in that they weren’t subject to the same contact erosion in high current applications. However, they use the highly toxic liquid metal mercury to perform switching. As such they’re largely obsolete and even outlawed in states such as California. They’ve largely been replaced by solid state relays.

Solid State relays have no moving parts and aren’t subject to the same wear and tear considerations as mechanical relays. They are superior in lifetime, performance, and environmental considerations than mechanical or mercury alternatives. However, their Achilles heel is heat. Solid State Relays must be appropriately cooled via heat sink to maintain proper performance and prevent melting.

Most new kilns have the option for solid state relays – you should strongly consider choosing that option. If you’ve got an older kiln with mechanical or mercury relays, consider swapping them out for solid state the next time they need replacement!

The original TAP Kiln Controller is compatible with Type R, Type S, and Type K thermocouples (you can compare the properties and temperature ranges for thermocouples here).

TAP II, TAP Micro, TAP Monitor, and TAP&Go are only compatible with Type K thermocouples.

To install a TAP Kiln Controller you will need, at minimum, a compatible power outlet, controller housing, a relay, and a compatible thermocouple.

If you are installing TAP to an existing kiln or oven, chances are you’ll already have the necessary components to support installation. TAP and TAP II require a 24VAC power source. TAP Monitor, TAP Micro, or TAP&Go require a 5VDC power source (or 24VAC if you purchase an optional power adapter).

TAP II Standalones include housing, a power cord, and a type K thermocouple. They’re designed to be a plug-and-play solution for manual kilns or ovens (when ordering a TAP II Standalone, make sure to order the plug type that’s compatible with your outlet!).

TAP Conversion Kits include controller faceplates and a wiring harness to match your existing automatic controller, making for a quick, 1:1 controller replacement.

Controllers purchased from the Digital Controllers category of our Online Store are designed for new kiln or oven builds or installs for competent DIYers. They include a faceplate and a wiring harness pigtail, but they don’t include any of the other necessary components needed to complete your own installation. A step-by-step guide for building a new kiln or oven is beyond the scope of this FAQ – but we encourage you to do ample research!

(When it comes connecting your controller to a local network, all of our controllers include integrated WiFi other than the original TAP Controller. For the original TAP Controller, you will need to purchase a separate WiFi Dongle in order to connect your control to a local network and use the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app).

TAP is designed to be super intuitive and easy-to-use. For step-by-step guides on using your TAP Controller, we encourage you to check out User Manual or check out our How-To Videos. We also strongly encourage you to connect your controller to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app to unlock the maximum benefit of your TAP Controller (for more instructions on connecting your controller to the app, check out the TAP Kiln Control Mobile App section of the FAQ or watch the walkthrough video below!).

Wiring diagrams for most of our TAP Products can be found here (we’ll be uploading additional wiring diagrams soon!).

For in-depth information about managing firing schedules, we encourage you to check out your product’s User Manual or check out our How-To Videos for TAP II. Alternatively, you can find a write up and pictures about managing firing schedules on this blog post.

Firing operations such as Delay Start, Abort Firing, Skip Step, and View Firing Graph can all be executed from your controller’s user interface or from the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. For more in-depth instructions on executing these functions, we encourage you to check out your product’s User Manual or check out our How-To Videos for TAP II.

Yes, the current hold time can be modified by pressing Edit Schedule from the TAP Controller Execution Screen, then following the steps to modify the schedule as would be done during normal schedule editing. See our User Manuals and How-To Videos to get more details on how to accomplish this. Additionally, the current hold time can be modified using the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app.

Yes, to delete a schedule on the original TAP Controller, navigate to Menu>Schedules then select the schedule you want to delete and press Delete Schedule.

For the TAP II Controller, press Start to access your schedules. Select the schedule you want to delete and press Delete Schedule. Then confirm on the pop-up notification that you want to delete the schedule.

However, please note: Once you delete a schedule you will not be able to get it back.

Yes, this is included in the baseline configuration. The switch from chamber to pot control is initiated by a button press on the screen. However, the user can do that almost immediately, because there are rate limiting features to make sure that the pot temperature doesn’t run away due to significantly higher chamber temps as the salt gets up to molten.

When operating with the immersion thermocouple active, the controller will rate limit the chamber temp such that the pot temp doesn’t avalanche. This ultimately helps to prevent any overshoot and provides a more stable control solution.

TAP gives you the option to save an unlimited number of firing schedules. But we also want to make sure that’s it’s always easy to quickly find the schedule you need! In addition to alpha-numeric titles and full text displays, our controllers also feature a Favorites list.

For TAP, to add a schedule to your Favorites, double tap the schedule name on the Schedule Selector screen. You’ll then be able to quickly access this schedule from the Favorites tab at the top of the Schedule Selector screen. To remove the schedule from your favorites list, double tap the schedule name from the Favorites tab.

For TAP II, to add a schedule to your Favorites, just tap the Star Icon next to the schedule name on the Schedule Selector screen. You’ll then be able to quickly access this schedule from the Favorites tab at the top of the Schedule Selector screen. To remove the schedule from your favorites list, tap the Star icon again.

On both the TAP and TAP II, you can access Error Logs on TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by selecting your kiln and going to Event Log>Error Logs. On the original TAP Controller, you can access your error logs directly from your controller by navigating to Menu>Event Logs>Error Log. For the TAP II Controller, you can access your error logs directly from your controller by going to Menu>Error Log.

On both the TAP and TAP II, you can access Firing Logs on TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by selecting your kiln and going to Event Log>Firing Logs. On the original TAP Controller, you can access your firing logs directly from your controller by navigating to Menu>Event Logs>Firing Logs. For the TAP II Controller, you can review the available firing logs directly from your controller by going to Menu>Firing Logs, but access to the log is performed directly through TAP Kiln Control Mobile.

Yes, for all of our controllers, you can email your Firing Logs to yourself from the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by going to Event Logs>Firing Logs and selecting Email All Logs. You will then be prompted by a popup to confirm that you want to email all logs. Select Yes, and your Firing Logs will be sent to the email address you used to register for the app. From your email address, you can then open your logs or download them to your desktop.

The original TAP Controller (when connected to WiFi and updated to Software Version 7.0 or higher) also gives you the ability to export your log from the controller by navigating to Menu>Event Logs and selecting Offload Logs. You will be prompted to choose between email and flash drive offload.

For all of our controllers, you can email your Firing Logs to yourself from the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by going to Event Logs (for mobile app version prior to 4.4.3 navigate to Event Logs>Firing Logs) and selecting Email All Logs. You will then be prompted by a popup to confirm that you want to email all logs. Select Yes, and your Logs will be sent to the email address you used to register for the app. From your email address, you can then open your logs or download them to your desktop. It is important to note that this can only be done when the controller is in Standby (ie. not executing a current firing).

The original TAP Controller (when connected to WiFi and updated to Software Version 7.0 or higher) also gives you the ability to export your logs from the controller by navigating to Menu>Event Logs and selecting Offload Logs. You will be prompted to choose between email and flash drive offload.

For both the TAP and TAP II Controllers, you can set preventative maintenance alerts from the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by going to Settings>Preventative Maintenance and entering the life expectancy for your relays, elements, and thermocouples. To find this information, you may need to contact your kiln manufacturer or find a product sheet for your components. For the original TAP Controller, you also have the option to set up preventative maintenance alerts from your controller’s touchscreen by going to Menu>Settings>Preventative Maintenance.

Below are explanations for each possible error message on the TAP or TAP II Controller – as well as possible causes and troubleshooting steps:

Download Table of Errors here.

For additional information about troubleshooting, please check out the TAP Troubleshooting section of our FAQ.

From the Home Screen of your controller, press Menu, then Settings to access and edit your settings. Alternatively, you can edit settings via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app by selecting your controller and clicking Settings on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

Advanced settings contain manufacturer specific settings related to Max Temp, PID, Thermocouple Type, Zones, and Firing Modes. If you believe access to the advanced settings is necessary, please contact your kiln manufacturer.

Setting up your TAP Controller to track your electric kiln firing cost is super easy. For the original TAP Controller, you can input cost settings right from your controller screen or via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. For the TAP II Controller, as well as the other kiln controllers in the TAP Ecosystem, you will set up your kiln firing costs via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, so you can skip ahead to the next section for instructions!

Steps for Programming Kiln Cost Settings on the Original TAP Controller UI

1. From the Home Screen, go to Menu>Settings>Cost.
2. Enter your kiln’s power rating in watts in the field for ‘Kiln Power.’ If you’re unsure of your kiln’s power rating, you can usually find it on the kiln’s data plate or in your kiln’s user manual. If your kiln’s power rating is in kilowatts, just multiply that number by 1000 to convert the power rating into watts. For instance, if your kiln was rated for 2.16 kW, you’d multiply that by 1000, and enter 2160 in the field for ‘Kiln Power.’
3. Enter your utility provider’s cost per kilowatt hour in the ‘Cost per kWh’ field (rounded up to the nearest whole cent). You can find this information on your latest electric bill or on the website for your electric utility provider. In the example below, we’ve highlighted the Cost Per kWh (for this example, you would enter $0.04 under ‘Cost per kWh). Once you’ve input this information, your TAP Controller will automatically calculate your electric kiln firing cost – so you can ditch the pencil, notebooks, timers, and calculators!

Example of Electric Service Details:

How to Setup Electric Kiln Firing Cost Tracking on the TAP Kiln Control Mobile App

You can also program cost settings for the TAP or TAP II Controller on the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app – and track your electric kiln firing costs on the go!

1. In the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, select your kiln from the Summary Screen.
2. Press Settings on the bottom center of your screen.
3. Scroll down to Cost. Here you will find the field to input ‘Cost per kWh’ and ‘Kiln Power’ (refer to Steps 2 & 3 from the previous section):

Please note, you can only program cost settings for TAP II in the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app.

No, there is no ability to get an annualized cost of firings without reviewing each log. However, we’re developing a set of Kiln Notebook features that will include information such as this.

TAP Products give users the ability to automatically track life expectancy for relays, elements, and thermocouples via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. From the app’s Summary screen, select your kiln and click Settings at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down, and you’ll find fields to enter this information. Clicking Diagnostics will allow you to track your usage for each of these components. If you need help connecting your controller to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, please visit the TAP Kiln Control Mobile qpp section of our FAQ or check out our How-To Video below:

Information about the values to enter in these fields would traditionally come from a datasheet for the components or from the kiln manufacturer. Relays generally have a data field called out on the datasheet for Contact Rating Cycles or Mechanical Endurance. Thermocouples and elements may not have a datasheet, and in this case, it is best to reach out to your kiln manufacturer.

Delay start is entered in HH.MM format. This corresponds to the number of hours.minutes from now that you want the program to start.

After selecting “Yes,” when asked if you want to program a delayed start, you will be presented with a keypad in which you enter the preferred delay start time. Below are examples of possible entries and what they correspond to:

• 00.00 – Start the firing immediately
• 00.01 – Start the firing 1 minute from now
• 00.15 – Start the firing 15 minutes from now
• 01.01 – Start the firing 1 hour and 1 minute from now
• 12.00 – Start the firing 12 hours from now

While we recommend adhering to the format above, TAP controllers will also translate any numbers entered into the ‘minutes’ field into hours, i.e. the examples below:

• 00.90 – The controller will start the fire 1 hour and 30 minutes from now
• 01:90 – The controller will start the controller in 2 hours and 30 minutes from now (1 hour + 90 minutes)

Yes, TAP offers settings that allow you to take advantage of the faster switching capabilities of SSR’s and offers the ability to adjust the cycle time. These are available within the Advanced Settings. If you believe these should be updated, contact your kiln manufacturer for assistance.

This is a known issue that is related to the controller pulling time from network time protocol servers and defaulting to GMT time zone. We’re working on a long-term fix.

Yes, TAP Standalone Controllers allow you to easily upgrade manual kilns to the most advanced controller on the market. TAP Standalone Controllers are designed to be plug-and-play – including everything you need to seamlessly upgrade your kiln or oven with no (or minimal) modification.

TAP Standalone Controller Kits are available for TAP and TAP II – making them perfect for multi-zone or single zone applications, respectively. Additionally, there is a standalone version of TAP Monitor Digital Pyrometer, which includes a 2.4” capacitive touchscreen.

You can shop for TAP Standalone Controller Kits here.

Yes, TAP Conversion Kits are designed to allow you to easily upgrade your existing automatic controller to TAP. TAP Conversion Kits reuse your existing mounting holes and wiring harness adapter to make installation a breeze – often with zero modification required!

We provide 1:1 replacement options for the following controllers:

• Bartlett (3-Key, 12-Key, RTC-1000, V6-CF, Genesis, Genesis 2.0)
• Evenheat (Set-Pro, Rampmaster 2 & 3)
• JenKen (AF3P)
• L&L (DynaTrol)
• Orton (3-Key, 12-Key, Autofire 4x, Autofire Slide)
• Paragon (DTC 1000/800/600, Sentry 2.0 & 3.0, Sentry Xpress 1.0 – 4.0, Sentinel)
• Skutt (GlassMaster LT, KilnMaster LT)

You can shop for TAP Conversion Kits here.

TAP Kiln Controllers are compatible with almost any relay-controlled kilns or heat treat ovens, including those from the following manufacturers:

• Evenheat
• Hot Shot Oven & Kilns
• Mobile Glassblowing Studios LLC (Annealer Kilns)
• Skutt Kilns
• Olympic Kilns
• L&L Kilns
• Cress Kilns
• Paragon Kilns
• Seattle Pottery Supply Kilns
• Amaco Kilns
• Cone Art Kilns
• AIM Kilns

If you’re looking into buying a kiln from a manufacturer that doesn’t offer TAP Kiln Controllers as a pre-installed option, we encourage you to reach out to them and ask them about TAP. Then, feel free to email us at info@kilncontrol.com and we’re happy to try to facilitate a 1:1 install for the kiln of your choice.

Don’t see your kiln manufacturer listed? Odds are it can still use TAP – contact us today.

The original TAP Controller Supports wireless and wired (pre-2021) network connections. Connecting the original TAP Controller to WiFi requires the use of a TP-Link TL-WN823n WiFi Dongle, which is available for purchase from our website. 

TAP II, as well as all of our other controllers, have integrated WiFi and don’t require any adapter.  

Follow these steps to connect your TAP or TAP II controller to WiFi: 

1. Press Menu>Settings>Network 
2. Click the “Wireless” tab to connect to a new Network 
3. Select your preferred Wireless Network from the Available Networks list, then press “Connect to Network” and follow the on-screen prompts 

For additional help, check out the “Network Settings” Video from our How-To TAP Series:

If you’ve connected your controller to the mobile app before and haven’t changed your network name or network password, a simple reboot should do the trick! Otherwise follow the instructions below: 

On your controller, navigate to Menu>Settings>Network. Select the Wireless tab, then select your preferred wireless network, and press “connect to network.” Enter your password, if applicable. When the controller returns to the Status tab, power off the controller and then power back on. Recheck connection status in the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. 

If the problem persists, please contact SDS Industries for further troubleshooting assistance. 

After confirming you’ve entered the correct Wireless Network credentials, reboot the controller by turning it off and back on. Doing this will reinitiate a network connection and force a data synchronization. 

Note: The controller will not be able to connect to any network that requires a specific login or acknowledgment after connecting (typical of hotels, coffee shops, airports, etc.). 

Yes, a TP-Link TL-WN823n WiFi Dongle is needed to connect the original TAP Controller to local WiFi networks and can be purchased here. 

Note: TAP II, as well as all of our other controllers, have integrated WiFi and do not require a WiFi Dongle. If you’re unsure what type of controller you’re using, you can easily tell the difference between an original TAP and a TAP II Controller by looking at the user interface: 

If the Start button and the Menu button are on the left side of your touchscreen, you’re using an original TAP Controller. If the Start button and Menu button are on the right side of your screen, you’re using a TAP II Controller. 

This condition can be caused by a few possibilities. If the WiFi indicator in the header of each page is entirely gray in color, it means there is no internet connection. If network credentials have been previously entered, please restart the controller to re-initialize the connection. 

If no networks appear under Menu>Settings>Network>Wireless, ensure the WiFi Dongle is fully inserted into the USB Port/Cable (if applicable) or inspect the WiFi antenna (if applicable). 

Otherwise, if the problem persists, please contact SDS Industries for further troubleshooting assistance

The WiFi dongle allows the original TAP Controller to connect to the internet, allowing you to connect your controller to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. Available on iOS or Android, the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app unlocks a new level of ease-and-use with the following benefits: 

• Maintain complete control of your projects at all times – even if you have to step away from your control.

• Enjoy peace of mind by knowing the exact status of your kiln through every stage of the firing process.

• Easily stay informed about your firing process with real-time push notification alerts and alarms.

• Save time and effort by being able to edit and create schedules, edit settings, make firing adjustments, skip steps, and abort firings – all from your phone or tablet!

No, TAP II, TAP Monitor, and TAP&Go all have integrated WiFi and do not require a WiFi dongle. 

Unsure what type of controller you have? The original TAP Controller has the Start button and Menu button on the left side of the touchscreen. The TAP II Controller has the Start button and Menu button on the right side of the touchscreen.

Please note: For the original TAP Controller, you will need to purchase the WiFi Dongle to connect to WiFi; TAP II, TAP Micro, TAP Monitor, and TAP&Go all have integrated WiFi. 

Before being able to link your TAP Kiln Control Mobile app to your TAP Controller, you will need to: 

• Download the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app on your smart phone or tablet (download for Android or iOS) and setup your account by following the prompts on the app’s screen.

• Connect your TAP Kiln Controller to a wireless network via the controller interface by going to Menu>Settings>Network>Wireless, selecting the desired network and entering any required credentials.

TAP Controllers are only able to connect to wireless networks that meet the following requirements: 

• 2.4 GHz wireless network with WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security. 

• Unsecured networks are also supported – but networks that use a captive portal (a la many cafes and airports) are not. 

• Signal strength of at least two bars is recommended. Once both of these conditions are met, linking your TAP Kiln Control Mobile app to your controller is super easy. 

On your controller, go to Menu>Settings>Network to find your controller’s UID (Unique Identifier).   

On the app, go to Summary, hit the + Icon at the bottom right, enter a name for your kiln (it can be anything you want), as well as the UID from the controller, and hit SAVE. You will then see that kiln from your Summary Screen of the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. Clicking on it will let you access that controller from the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app. 

(If your kiln is still showing offline after connecting your controller to a wireless network, reboot your controller by turning it off and on). 

Keeping your controller software up to date ensures you always have access to the latest and greatest features your TAP Controller has to offer. We make continual updates to improve controller performance and introduce new features. We strongly encourage you to regularly update your controller.

Details associated with the changes incorporated into the latest version of software, along with update files and instructions, can be found here.

Instructions for updating your kiln controller software for TAP or TAP II Controller can be found here, or you can watch the how-to video for TAP II below:

Updating the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app is done through your smartphone or tablet. Instructions for updating an app on iOS can be found here. Instructions for updating your app on Android can be found here.

You can easily find the current software number of your controller through the controller user interface.

On the original TAP Controller, go to Menu>Developer Info.

On the TAP II Controller, go to Menu and you can find your current software version at the bottom center of your screen.