# Teradek RT FIZ Kit (CTRL.3): lifecycle and firmware

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2022-01-20 to 2026-10-23.

Lifecycle and firmware of [Teradek RT FIZ Kit (CTRL.3)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3.md), every field with its source and date. A field no source publishes reads "Not collected yet."; that is not a "no". A note is Teradek's remark next to a figure; a figure inside a note is not stored as a spec.
- <a id="launch_date"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: launch date: 2019-04-08. Source: press (https://theasc.com), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "NAB Show 2019 announcement". Note: Launched at NAB Show April 2019.
- <a id="eol_date"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: end-of-life date — Not collected yet.
- <a id="firmware-current_version"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: current firmware version: 2.0.3. Source: official page (https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt&showold=true), seen 2026-10-23; also stated by official page (https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt). Source wording: "Teradek RT Firmware 2.0.3 (2026-08-31)".
- <a id="firmware-release_date"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware release date: 2026-08-31. Source: official page (https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt&showold=true), seen 2026-10-23; also stated by official page (https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt). Source wording: "Teradek RT Firmware 2.0.3 (2026-08-31)".
- <a id="firmware-update_method"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware update method: USB via RT Manager on macOS/Windows or Bluetooth via Teradek RT App (iOS). Source: official page (https://guide.teradek.com/a/2026954-ctrl-3), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Firmware update pathways via desktop RT Manager utility or mobile app.
- <a id="firmware-feed_key"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: official firmware feed key: teradekrt. Source: official page (https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt&showold=true), seen 2026-10-23.
- <a id="lifecycle-warranty_months"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: warranty 12 months. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21; also stated by official page (https://teradek.com/pages/pro-care). Note: Standard manufacturer warranty.
- <a id="lifecycle-refurb_available"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: refurbished units sold — Not collected yet.
- <a id="lifecycle-useful_life_months"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: expected useful life 60 months. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: 5-year expected useful operational lifecycle. Useful life and residual value are Teradek's planning figures, not guarantees.
- <a id="lifecycle-residual_value_pct_36m"></a>RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: residual value after 36 months 55 %. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Estimated resale value after 36 months. Useful life and residual value are Teradek's planning figures, not guarantees.

## Cloud services

- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3, Teradek's cloud services: no statement is recorded; that is not a "no".

## Status

- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: status current.
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: no successor is recorded.
- Owner, 2026-10-22: There is no official end-of-life policy yet (one is being worked on); until it exists, support covers every product, so no end-of-support date is given.

## Firmware releases

Official feed: https://update.teradek.com/wares.php?product=teradekrt. The 10 newest of 26.
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 2.0.3, released 2026-08-31 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 2.0.2, released 2026-06-30 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 2.0.1, released 2026-05-27 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 2.0.0, released 2025-04-09 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.12, released 2024-04-30 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.11, released 2023-11-02 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.10, released 2023-05-04 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.9, released 2023-01-09 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.7, released 2022-06-24 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware
- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: firmware 1.2.6, released 2022-01-20 (Teradek RT Firmware). Release notes: https://update.teradek.com/release_notes.html?product=teradekrt&part=firmware

## Not on this site

- RT FIZ Kits with CTRL.3: known issues and fixes from the release notes are not imported (Not collected yet); read the release notes, or ask Teradek support.

## Sources on this page

- [press at theasc.com](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.theasc-com.md)
- [official page at update.teradek.com: Teradek firmware feed (product=teradekrt&showold=true)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.update-teradek-com.wares-php.product-teradekrt-and-showold-true.md)
- [official page at guide.teradek.com](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.guide-teradek-com.a.2026954-ctrl-3.md)
- [Teradek product data](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.teradek-data-e4223a32.md)
- [Teradek product data](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.teradek-data-53582313.md)
- [Teradek product data](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/sources/src.teradek-data-7bb21262.md)

## Other topics

- [Video, audio and latency](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/video.md)
- [Radio](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/rf.md)
- [Transport, network and control](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/transport.md)
- [Physical](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/physical.md)
- [Power](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/power.md)
- [Regulatory](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/regulatory.md)
- [Variants](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/variants.md)
- [Compatibility](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/compatibility.md)
- [Workflows](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/workflows.md)
- [Network requirements](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/network.md)
- [Support](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/support.md)
- [Prices](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rt-fiz-kit-ctrl-3/prices.md)

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