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AVA OS - Release Notes - 1.58.0 Delta

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AVA OS Delta 1.58.0 is live—and it’s packed with updates.

This release brings 9 new IP drivers—including support for 3 new matrix switcher brands—plus noticeable performance gains, UX refinements, and the most extensive set of behind-the-scenes updates we’ve ever rolled out.

Setup just got faster and simpler.

Let’s dive in!

New IP Drivers

  • madVR IP driver - Frequently requested by the high-end Cinema builders among you, this new driver controls madVR devices including switching profiles.
  • Simplified MFG HDMI Matrix IP Driver - Multiview support, ToughLink, support for matrices up to 16x16 zones.
  • KeyDigital HDMI Matrix IP Driver - This matrix driver features all the switching options up to 8x8 zones and also covers the Multiview functionality.
  • AudioControl Audio Matrix IP Driver - Fully featured audio matrix drivers for both the Director & CM Series.
  • TASCAM BD IP Driver - IP control for the popular, professional Ultra HD BD player.
  • JVC LX-NZ Projector IP Driver (for DLP models) - Now AVA OS also supports the DLP models via IP control.
  • New Android TV drivers for Midco TiVo Evo Force-1 (USA), EON (Greece), Quickline (Switzerland), and Cosmote (Greece) - While these drivers are country-specific, there is also a new version of generic Android TV IP driver with features such as TV channel support and channel favorites, more app launch commands, and more. This is compatible with many of today’s Android based TV streaming boxes, worldwide.

IP Driver Enhancements

  • Trinnov: Under certain conditions commands could get lost when driver needed to reconnect, this is now fixed.
  • Anthem: You can add the device by setting the IP manually instead of using the automated discovery, and we fixed a bug in the Add Device process.
  • Barco: Added Smart Power handling, the driver now recognises the power states and handles them correctly automatically. When the projector is in Ready Mode, it now sends the the corresponding power command and gives a much faster power on experience.
  • StormAudio: Added full support for zones 3, 4 and 5. Fixed the Preset Commands.
  • Pioneer / Integra / Onkyo AVRs: Added additional HDMI input commands (HDMI 5/ HDMI6 / HDMI7).
  • Samsung TV: Added Exit command in addition to the already present Back command based on a dealer request.
  • Android TV: Added over 50 commands to launch apps directly from AVA OS with a single tap.
  • Kaleidescape: Added Power Off Standby, an alternative power off command you can use to put the Kaleidescape into standby instead of shutting it down completely.
  • Apple TV: Minor adjustment to the command-sending process to address rare issues reported by customers.
  • Lutron: Added support for Lutron Keypads of the type “Single Action” (SingleActionProgrammingModels). Important: Keypads wont appear in the UI automatically. Buttons need to be added using a Custom UI.

New Features & UX Improvements

  • Device Search: The search function when adding new devices to AVA OS is much much faster, and results for devices and exact models are much more reliable.
  • Custom UI: Added a search function for device commands when adding them to the Custom UI.
  • Webhooks: Added the option to select either HTTP GET or HTTP POST.
  • Smarter Discovery: This is not only used when adding devices to AVA OS, it also recognizes and handles any IP changes in the network which are relevant to AVA OS. mDNS discovery is completely reworked and now stops when not needed, resulting in better performance and power saving.
  • AVA OS Home Screen: Android’s Back gesture is now disabled on the home screen of Home Remote and Cinema Remote. Flow icon spacing on the home screen is also improved.
  • Always-On Devices: Improved the handling of devices that are always considered to be On by AVA OS, making sure they are correctly handled during the automated wiring, and that they do not interfere with Smart Delays.
  • Better device naming for manual IP devices: The proposed name for an added device is now based on the driver name.
  • Easier manual MAC address entry: MAC address input now automatically capitalized characters and pre-fills colons.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed: An ugly bug that has led to false “Project Offline” messages for some customers. (We heard you, Varuzhan!)
  • Fixed: Clock Widget Setting (24h/12h) not being saved permanently when using the AVA Home Remote without AVA OS. (It’s fixed, Rick!)
  • Fixed: Automatic handling of IP address changes for Sony TV Simple Protocol IP Drivers
  • Fixed: Wrong Marantz IP Driver command, replaced ‘QUICK SELECT’ command with ‘SMART SELECT’. (Milton, that’s for you!)
  • Fixed: A bug which caused “Reset Wiring” to not always work. (Thanks for the report, Ted!)
  • Fixed: Bug which sometimes caused the Dynamic Keypad to forget its configuration randomly (grey animation without any buttons).

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive.

  • AVA Nano Brain - You will see an Update Available badge on any remote connected to the Nano Brain.

  • Cinema Remote & Home Remote - AVA remotes update automatically when on their charging dock. You can also get the latest version of AVA OS from the Play Store as an update to the AVA app.

    💡 Pro tip: You can get to the Play Store fast from Settings > General

What’s Next

Here is a quick preview of some stuff that is in the works:

  • Advanced Apple TV IP Driver…typing, anyone? the sleeper awakes
  • JVC projector driver for all models that require authentication (often requested)
  • Something colorful and amazing in collaboration with a leading audio company
  • Lutron, help us finish the beta by sending in your feedback!

Of course there will be much more. We will make sure to keep up the fast pace. 🚀

 

Enjoy AVA OS Delta! ✌️

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