Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle
This page provides essential information on the driver and firmware lifecycle for Surface accessories, designed to assist IT admins in effectively planning and managing their hardware and software deployment strategies.
This policy outlines the lifecycle of driver and firmware updates for Surface accessories. It runs from the initial release of a device until the designated end-of-servicing date when Surface ceases to publish updates.
Overview
The Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle period defines the period that updates are available for an accessory. The Accessory Support Period starts when an accessory is released.
- For accessories released before January 1, 2021: Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates for at least four years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than four years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published in advance of the date of last servicing.
- For accessories released on and after January 1, 2021: Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates for at least six years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than six years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published in advance of the date of last servicing.
Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle period
The following table lists the release date and end-of-servicing date for each Surface accessory:
| Accessory | Release date | end-of-servicing date |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Dock | October 26, 2015 | June 1, 2025 |
| Surface Dial | November 1, 2016 | June 1, 2025 |
| Surface Ergonomic Keyboard | November 21, 2016 | December 3, 2024 |
| Surface Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID | June 15, 2017 | September 30, 2024 |
| Surface Arc Mouse | June 30, 2017 | December 30, 2026 |
| Surface Precision Mouse | November 16, 2017 | March 3, 2026 |
| Surface Mobile Mouse | August 2, 2018 | June 23, 2026 |
| Surface Headphones | November 19, 2018 | September 30, 2024 |
| Microsoft Classroom Pen | February 28, 2019 | November 19, 2024 |
| Surface Slim Pen | October 1, 2019 | September 30, 2024 |
| Surface Pen | October 22, 2019 | June 30, 2027 |
| Surface Earbuds | May 12, 2020 | April 15, 2025 |
| Surface Headphones 2 | May 12, 2020 | April 15, 2025 |
| Surface Dock 2 | May 26, 2020 | June 1, 2026 |
| Surface USB-C Travel hub | May 26, 2020 | December 30, 2026 |
| Surface Go Type Cover | August 5, 2020 | December 30, 2026 |
| Microsoft Classroom Pen 2 | April 27, 2021 | April 27, 2027 |
| Surface Headphones 2+ | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2027 |
| Surface Slim Pen 2 | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027 |
| Surface Pro Type Cover | November 5, 2021 | November 5, 2027 |
| Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader | January 25, 2022 | January 25, 2028 |
| Surface Pro Liberty Keyboard | January 25, 2022 | January 25, 2028 |
| Surface Pro Keyboard | April 5, 2022 | April 5, 2028 |
| Surface Mouse | October 25, 2022 | October 25, 2028 |
| Surface Keyboard | October 25, 2022 | October 25, 2028 |
| Surface Pro Signature Keyboard | February 21, 2023 | February 21, 2029 |
| Surface Thunderbolt 4 dock | April 4, 2023 | April 4, 2029 |
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