Squid Desktop
Squid Desktop is an optional, free software available for download on Windows and Mac.
- Connect a Squid Pipette to Squid Desktop via Bluetooth® or USB
- Easily build, preview, edit, and share custom protocols
- Configure pipette calibration, wi-fi connection, theme preferences, and more
- Update Squid Pipette software via USB
User Guide
Download the Squid Desktop User Guide for instructions on how to use the software.
Installation
Follow the instructions below to download and install Squid Desktop on your device.
System Requirements
- Bluetooth® adapter with BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) support
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 200 MB free disk space
Squid Desktop Installation: Windows
Size: 37 MB · Requires: Windows 10/11
- Download Windows Squid Desktop Software
- Run the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file
- Follow the installation wizard:
- Choose installation directory (default:
C:\Program Files\Squid) - Select Start Menu folder
- Choose whether to create a desktop icon
- Choose installation directory (default:
- Click “Install” to complete the installation
- Launch from Start Menu or Desktop icon
- Grant Bluetooth permissions when prompted
Squid Desktop Installation: macOS
Size: 62 MB · Requires: macOS 11.0+ (Big Sur, 2020)
- Download macOS Squid Desktop Software
- Open the downloaded DMG file
- Drag Squid.app to the Applications folder
- Launch from Applications or Spotlight
- Grant Bluetooth permissions when prompted
Software Version History
V1.5.0 (15-OCT-2026 – Original Software Version)
- Commercial release of Squid Desktop
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