AVA OS - Release Notes - 1.59.0 Portal

Hey, AVA installers!

Just in time for CEDIA Expo, we have the release “Portal,” AVA OS 1.59.0 for you. With it comes lots of automation goodness.

You get several more IP drivers—including support for SurgeX devices, Sky Q (a top request from the UK), and RS232-control devices in AVA OS.

There’s even more on the way, but for now...

Here’s what’s new for you in portal!

New IP Drivers

Anthem MDX IP - Added optical input command
Sony Bravia IP - Added TV Tuner command
Sony Projector IP - Added picture position commands
Kaleidescape IP - Fixed an issue where the cover art on the AVA Remote would not show correctly when there were multiple Kaleidescape devices in the network
PJLink - Fixed manually adding devices, and extended compatibility
Apple TV - Fixed app launch command for DIRECTV

Fast Command Search - No more scrolling through long command lists; use the search field at the top to find the commands you’re looking for. Works whether adding a Device Command to a Flow, or when adding a button to a Custom UI.
Faster Wiring - We removed the input delays from the input selection screens, so loading time is close to zero
Intuitive Device Discovery - the UI for adding an IP driver now guides you to use the device in the discovery list rather than manually entering an IP address.
Fixed IP Advisory - When you enter an IP address manually for a device, the UI reminds you to use a fixed IP address (DHCP reservation or static assignment)
Refined Test Commands Page - Labels on the page and button make this screen a bit easier to understand when adding devices
Standardized Button Heights - all button heights are now standardized within AVA OS
Smooth List Scrolling - long App launch command lists perform a lot better

Fixed: Bug in the connection handling in between the AVA Cinema Remote and the AVA Nano Brain that caused false “Project Offline” messages in certain network conditions
Fixed: Bug that caused black/blank screen on first pickup of a remote
Fixed: Bug causing Apple TV IP driver commands would get lost or repeated in certain network conditions
Fixed: Rare case issue where Satellite brain setup could fail when set up from a different remote from the remote used to create the original project
Fixed: “Reset Wiring” sometimes did not completely reset the wiring
Fixed: Fixed: automated wiring would sometimes not work properly after a “Reset Wiring”
Fixed: slides for a Dummy Device driver would sometimes not load correctly (see video ”Dummy Devices for Smart Homes”)

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

😎 Something BIG! We’d love to tell you more, but…

Come see us at CEDIA Expo (booth 3729) if you are ready for round TWO...!