AVA OS 2.2.0 Release Notes

Hey, AVA installers!

AVA OS 2.2.0 is here! It’s all about making installs faster and easier to troubleshoot day to day—especially when discovering Nano Brains on the network, switching between projects, and updating. You’ll also find meaningful upgrades to webhooks, a better two-way volume experience, new IP drivers and a bunch of driver improvements (including Samsung Frame and Sony AVR).

Let’s dig in!

Highlights

• Much faster “Change Project”: Jump between projects fast, with less waiting and no app restarts. This is especially practical for installers who configure systems using the AVA app on MacOS or Windows going from customer to customer.
• New IP Drivers: The frequently-requested Zidoo streamers are now supported in AVA OS and same for R_volution.
• Webhooks upgrades: Webhooks now support PUT and custom HTTP headers. We also added a guardrail confirmation when deleting a webhook step from a Flow.
• Better volume UX: New global volume pop-up for two-way volume devices. There is also an option to enable the side-button for volume control.
• Firmware update experience improvements: Clearer update progress feedback and reliability improvements to help updates feel faster, safer and more transparent. (You will see it later this month when AVA releases the new Nano Brain Firmware.)

New Features & UX Improvements

• AVA OS Volume control via physical side buttons (optional)
  Enable in Settings → Cinema Remote / Home Remote / Companion.
   
• Global volume pop-up for two-way volume devices
  A consistent on-screen volume experience (aligned with AVA’s Sonos volume UI style) for AVRs that provide volume feedback (using IP driver).
   
• System info improvements for Nano Brains
  Settings → System now shows Network Connection type (Ethernet vs Wi‑Fi).
   
• Setup improvements
  You can now create a room during first-time setup.
   
• UI polish
  Home screen “rubber-band” effect when there isn’t a second page of Flows.
  • Removed dynamic AppBar color changes in the Sonos experience for a calmer, more consistent look.
  • Fixed cut-off / incorrect rendering for Lights & Shades sliders.
  • Dynamic Keypad visual tweak when opening the Shades slide (to match Shade Flow color).
     
• Demo Project Updated
  • New demo project including Lights and Shades - See how to best use Demo mode in the 2-minute video "Creating a Sales Demo System…Fast!"

Webhooks

• PUT support for Webhooks.
• Custom HTTP headers supported.
• New “test step” for Webhooks to help validate behavior before relying on it in the field.
• Confirmation dialog when deleting a webhook step (prevents accidental deletions).
• Reminder: Use the AVA companion app on Mac or Windows to make it easy to edit webhook steps.

New IP Drivers

• R‑Volution (IP driver) - Added a dedicated driver for seamless integration of R-Volution media players.
• Zidoo streaming boxes (IP driver) - Added a fully fledged driver with media control, ToughLink support, and highly responsive control.

IP Driver Enhancements

• Samsung The Frame
  • Added a dedicated Art Mode OFF command.
  • Art Mode OFF is also sent along with the Power ON to improve reliability when exiting Art Mode.
  • Adjusted Delay handling for Power On to improve consistency, especially when exiting Art Mode. (This delay can be shortened on certain models).
  • Improved power management: Further refinements added to handle how Samsung keeps changing behavior over the years.
     
• Sony AVR
  • Two-way volume support.
  • Fix for sound mode commands.
     
• Apple TV
  • Fixed the CANAL+ label icon display issue.

Other Improvements & Fixes

• Discovery and identification improvements
  • mDNS + SSDP discovery improvements for better reliability across a wider range of networks.
  • Bluetooth discovery for bringing new Nano Brains onto the Wifi network (this is a preparation for a new Nano Brain firmware that we aim to release later this month.
     
• Icons 
  Added even more Flow icons (multiple brands/services)
   
• Flows
  Fixed: Duplicate Flows could be disrupted after replacing an AVR.

Availability

AVA OS 2.2.0 is available worldwide today.
 

Update 2.2.2

On Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, AVA released a follow-up to version 2.2.0, including several bug fixes. This is for AVA Remotes only, For companion apps and AVA Nano Brains remain 2.2.0 remains the current release. 

• Fixed: Issue that occasionally required retrying the AVA OS update.
• Fixed: Issue where some buttons in the update workflow did not always work reliably.
   

How to Get to AVA OS 2.2.X

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive.

• 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.
   
• AVA Nano Brain — Find the Update Available red badge on any remote connected to the Nano Brain.
   
• AVA companion app — Windows, Mac OS, iPad, iPhone, and Android will be available at ava.com/download. Companion app 2.2.0 rolls out in the next few days.

AVA OS “Snow Moon” 2.1.0 

Hey, AVA installers!

With AVA OS 2.1.0 “Snow Moon,” automation takes a big step forward. This release introduces event-driven Flows, Sonos pass-through volume with IP AVRs, new IP drivers, and tighter system-level controls—plus a long list of UX and driver improvements that make daily installs smoother and more powerful.

Let’s dig in!

 

Highlights

• Pass-through Volume for Sonos Port makes a Sonos Port and AVR work together like magic. The AVR turns on and switches to the Port’s input automatically, and the Dynamic Keypad has volume right where you expect it. >> read more
• Sonos Dynamic Groups automatically groups and ungroups Sonos speakers on the fly. >> read more
• System-level Lock for Installer Settings protects the setup across every interface in the project — every remote and even companion apps. >> read more
• Use a Custom UI Button to Trigger Flows because a button can now send a whole series of commands—such as Webhooks or lighting commands—from a Custom UI button. >> read more
• Sensors for Flows let you start a Flow based on an event, such as music starts playing, or a device turns on. >> read more
• Cinema Remote Press-and-Hold enhanced for faster volume ramping and faster scrubbing operations like fast forward and rewind.

New IP Drivers

• Audio Control Bijou AVR - Full-featured IP driver for all Bijou series AVRs
• JBL Synthesis AVR - IP driver with 2-way volume, full control including all audio formats
• Magnetar UHD BD Players - Full featured IP driver for all Magnetar players
• Meridian 218 - IP driver for the hi-res audio zone controller
• Screen Research Projection Screens — IP driver for drop-down screens, 2-way masking, and 4-way masking screens. Ideal in conjunction with Kaleidescape format sensors.

IP Driver Enhancements

• Discrete Volume for AV Receivers - The IP drivers for several AVR brands now have commands for setting an exact volume level in a Flow. Slider volume control for these AVRs is now on the Home Remote and Companion app, and there is even a volume slider for use in Custom UIs. Current list of currently supported brands: Anthem, Audio Control, Denon, Integra, JBL Synthesis, Marantz, NAD, Pioneer, Storm Audio, Onkyo, Trinnov, Yamaha.

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  Troubleshooting Info added to Devices - IP drivers added since AVA OS 2.1 show the IP address that the driver is using to connect to the actual device. You can also see whether the address was discovered (methods: mDNS, SSDP, etc.) or was manually entered.

• NVIDIA Shield - Enter and Back command updated to work for apps that use alternate form of these commands, such as Kodi. (Thanks for the report, Prithpal!)
• Apple TV IP Driver - Improved power state handling.
• Sony Bravia IP Driver - Improved driver instructions.
• Sony Projector IP Driver - Added the “Aspect Ratio Scaling” command.
• Tascam BD IP Driver - implemented Open/Clos command
• Yamaha AVR IP Driver - Added ‘DTS: Neural X’ command.
• Sony Bravia IP TV Driver - Added a YouTube TV command (for you, Bailey!)

New Features & UX Improvements

• New Icons - Added hundreds of new AVA OS Icons for Flows and for the Custom UI.
• Shorter Increments in Delays - You can now make Delays as short as 100ms.
• Sonos current track display - Added more meta data for Sonos radio stations.
• Improved Dynamic Keypad behavior with multiple active Flows - If a room has more than one Flow active, turning off a Flow makes the Dynamic Keypad automatically switch to the next active Flow.
• Room sorting - You can now change the order of Rooms in a project. Go to Settings > Rooms and then drag and drop. Enjoy the new full-color icons for Rooms, too!
• Service Tools - new diagnostics information page from either AVA Cinema Remote or Home Remote tells you whether the site can reach AVA’s cloud services, and lets you see every Nano Brain’s vitals: project name, software versions, type of network connection, and more. Go to Settings > System > Service Tools.
• You can now connect to a Nano Brain by entering its IP address when automated discovery does not work.
• When your AVA Pro login fails during project create process, you get detailed feedback on what went wrong.
• When adding Devices:
  • Search results show whether each driver uses IP or IR.
  • You can select a device from search results and then step back without losing what you were searching for.
• Webhooks editing has been made much easier.
• The AVA Companion App now starts much much faster when already connected to a Project.
• The AVA Companion App now shows and handles Satellite Brains. You can now configure devices controlled by Satellite Brains directly from the AVA Companion App.
• Nano Brain setup now continues right after the Wi-Fi connection succeeds, no longer requiring you to select the Nano Brain from the list again.
• Audio Mode now remains active in the AVA companion app for users of AVA Speakers and AVA Streaming System.
• Updated numerous screens to make them look more modern and run much faster. Key examples are Room sorting page, the Edit Slides page, the Rename Device page, and many more.

Pass-through Volume for Sonos Port

This is huge! You can now make a Sonos Port work seamlessly with any IP-controlled AVR.

When a Sonos Port starts playing, AVA OS can automatically turn on an AV Receiver, switch to the right input, and then control its volume.

By configuring the Sonos Port to use Pass Through volume (see: Line Out), AVA OS makes volume control possible with any AV Receiver that has an IP driver with discrete volume control. This includes:

• AVR volume from the Sonos app, even if the AVR does not have native Sonos pass through volume support.
• Volume control from any AVA OS interface: 3rd-party touch screens, the AVA companion app, and Home Remote.
• Volume from Dynamic Keypad on Cinema Remote

Important Use this feature with projects hosted on an AVA Nano Brain. Remote-only projects run on a battery-powered device that can miss events while in standby.

Sonos Dynamic Groups

The Sonos IP driver now automatically groups and ungroups Sonos speakers.

• When Play Content step in a Flow lists more than one Speaker, AVA OS groups those speakers so that you see them even in the Sonos app.
• Speakers grouped in the Sonos app show in AVA OS.
• Send content to single speaker that is currently in a group, and AVA OS removes the speaker from its current group. (Works with multiple speakers at once, too!)
• Send a command (such as Pause) to a single speaker, and AVA OS ungroups that single speaker from the current group before pausing it.

Installer Settings Now Uses System-level Lock / Unlock

When you lock Installer Settings, it now locks Installer Settings for the whole AVA OS System, instead of just on that one device.

Even if you add another Cinema Remote, Home Remote, or an instance of the AVA Companion App, Installer Settings remain locked.

Use either a PIN or a valid AVA Pro account to lock and unlock the Installer Settings. And your AVA Pro account works when a PIN gets forgotten or is not known.

Migration for Existing Systems

• For projects running on a Nano Brain, if the Installer Settings are locked on any AVA remote control connected to the project, the current PIN moves from the single device to whole project.
• This prevents the AVA Companion App from being used as a way to get around the PIN set on a single remote control.

Sensors: Trigger a Flow Based on Event

Sensors allow you to monitor a device for certain events and run a Flow when they happen.

Example: When Mute becomes active on an AVR, you can trigger the Lutron lighting scene that brings up the footlights in the home theater.

AVA OS 2.1 expands on sensors as first introduced with AVA OS 2.0, providing increasingly sophisticated automation from AVA OS.

Sensors work best with a Nano Brain. Remote-only projects run from a device that goes to sleep to conserve its battery.

Here are some of the available sensors at the time of this release:

• Anthem AVR - Volume, Mute
• Anthem MDX-8 - Volume, Mute
• Audiocontrol Bijou - Volume, Mute
• Denon - Volume, Mute
• Kaleidescape - Aspect Ratio, Menu
• Integra - Volume, Mute
• JBL Synthesis - Volume, Mute
• Marantz AVR - Volume, Mute
• Meridian AVR - Volume, Mute
• NAD - Volume, Mute
• Pioneer - Volume, Mute
• Onkyo - Volume, Mute
• Sonos - Idle, Paused, Playing, Transitioning, Volume
• Storm Audio - Volume, Mute
• Trinnov - Volume, Mute
• Yamaha - Volume, Mute

Trigger Flows from a Custom UI Button

You can use a Custom UI button to run a stateless Flow. This allows you to make buttons that run a single Webhook step, or have a Flow send a series of commands to multiple devices in a home. The button even has a progress indicator for Flows that include Delay steps.

Example: if your client wants a to close all Lutron shades while watching Kaleidescape, you can add a Flow button to the Custom UI for Kaleidescape.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed: Lutron Switch Naming - The name that you manually assign to a Lutron switch in the Custom UI now gets applied and shown as expected.
• Fixed: TV Favorites - fixed an issue where icons did not always display properly
• Fixed: Sonos stability - several stability improvements
• Fixed: Sonos as Volume Control Device in a Flow - You can now set a Sonos device (such as an Arc or Arc Ultra) in the volume control Step in a Flow.
• Fixed: Device rename caused duplicated flows to rename - duplicated Flows keep their assigned name when their source device gets renamed.
• Fixed: AVA Companion App now shows in the recent apps of any Android device.
• Fixed: Nano Brain Wi-Fi setup supports more special characters in SSID and password.
• Fixed: bug which caused the controlpad slide for DVD/Blu-ray players to be created incorrectly.
• Fixed: A bug that caused the AVA Companion App to set the Android system wallpaper on specific Android devices where this was not desired.
• Fixed: bug on AVA Home Remote which sometimes caused an inaccurate “Project Offline” message.

Availability

Snow Moon (AVA OS 2.1.0) is available worldwide today.

How to Get to AVA OS 2.1.0

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive.

• 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.

• AVA Nano Brain - You will see an Update Available red badge on any remote connected to the Nano Brain.
• AVA Companion app - Windows, Mac OS, iPad, iPhone, and Android are available at ava.com/download. Companion app from 2.1.0 will roll out in the next couple days.

What’s Next

Of course there is an AVA OS 2.2 already in works! We still aim to introduce free local backup & restore for AVA OS projects. Along with more IP drivers, we’re also looking into implementing one of the top-voted features on Idea Voting, too! Keep the ideas coming!

Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Festivus, Solstice, Pancha Ganapati, and New Year's…whatever your family celebrates - Happy holidays from all of us at AVA!

— Raph

 

Hey, AVA installers!

Last week at CEDIA Expo 2025, we announced the biggest AVA OS news ever: AVA OS 2.0!!

The thousands of visitors that came to see us were stunned by the massive surprise of new features and possibilities.

Since AVA doesn’t like to pre-announce, we made sure we could follow the show with an immediate release. So - we are delighted to provide it to you today!

 

Highlights

• Free upgrade for all AVA installers and homeowners
• New AVA apps for Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone, and Android Phone and tablets*
  • Download the AVA apps at https://ava.com/download
• Support for third-party Android in-wall panels (can run as a full launcher or a companion app)*
• Pro configuration tools now available on macOS and Windows for faster project setup and management.
  • Windows will be listed shortly, as we work our way through the fun house of Microsoft’s approval process
  • Download the AVA apps at https://ava.com/download
• Premium design system inspired by Swiss graphic design: improved readability, larger touch elements, adjustable font sizes.
• 300+ new icons added, with a great new UI that groups icons to make them easier to find.
• Automation improvements: make changes faster, and reconnect an IP driver to a device without breaking any flows
• Now over 1,000+ IP drivers with deep native integrations
• Google Play certification (still unique in CI products): run apps like two-way video doorbells, Tesla/EV apps, Powerwall, or family calendars, and launch them from a Flow

* apps, pro tools, and 3rd party panels requires project to be running on an AVA Nano Brain.

New IP Drivers

• Lutron - Now certified by Lutron and generally available, AVA’s driver for shades and lights gives you easy-to-use control of Lutron HomeWorks and RadioRa3 systems
• JVC DILA projector IP driver with authentication
• SkyQ - a major win for our UK dealers
• Lilin NVR
• SurgeX Power Strip
• CYP IP to RS-232
• CYP EL-42M-PIP
• CYP IP-CS9000
• Blustream Matrix IP driver
• Blustream Multiview IP driver
• Anthem MRX SLM
• Apple TV IP driver enhancements
  • AVA auto-detects an on-screen search field and brings up the remote’s keyboard (so you don’t have to navigate Apple’s on-screen ultra-wide alphabetic entry)
  • A long press now accelerates forward or rewind speed scan (2x, 3x, 4x, etc)
  • Even faster performance and wake-up

And, in our prelude to AVA 2.0, we already released a new load of IP Drivers. See the full AVA OS 1.59 release notes.

Addendum: AVA OS 2.0.3 Release Notes

September 22, 2025 - We posted A small payload of nice enhancements to AVA OS 2.0 today:

• Roku touch UI added - Control Pad slide is now available on AVA App and AVA Home Remote for Roku, and a few other drivers that previously did not have the Control Pad slide. (Thanks for the report, Bailey!)
• Marantz enhanced - Marantz AVR IP driver now displays volume slider on AVA App and Home Remote; you can set volume level from a flow; driver now has sensors for mute and volume level, letting you trigger flows from their value.
• IR label - added to IR drivers when adding a device.
• Room icons - updated to colorful icons for rooms in the AVA OS 2.0 style.
• About 100 additional AVA OS 2.0-style icons.
• Bug fixes
  • YouTube & Roon icons corrected (Thank you, Mr. Holthaus!)
  • Device rename no longer renames a duplicated Flow
  • Improved handling for larger font sizes
  • Minor layout and font fixes in AVA app

Addendum: AVA OS 2.0.4 Release Notes

September 27, 2025 - We posted a small follow-up release with the following changes:

• Added app launch - smart STB app launcher for Android TV Box IP Driver
• Fixed - A bug with Anthem MDX IP driver with caused a white screen when the mute sensor was used
• Fixed - A regression with the “Portscan” discovery mechanism that blocked a few devices such as Kaleidescape or Anthem MDX from being auto-discovered on some networks
• Fixed - An issue with the AVPro Edge Matrix IP driver that occurred when trying manual IP entry but no MAC address could be found.

Availability

Publicly available in >30 countries today. Android, iOS, iPad OS and macOS release today. Windows to follow shortly [update: now available].

How to Get to AVA OS 2.0

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

We are already in the works for the AVA OS 2.1 release in which we mainly plan to introduce free local backup & restore for the new Apps. Of course that next AVA OS release will, as always, also include a load of features requested by you.

Stay awesome!

— Raph

• 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”)

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.

What’s Next

😎 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...!

• 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).

 Update 1.58.1 

June 26, 2025

• Fixed: Device discovery using port scan broken on anything but 10.x.x.x networks. This regression is now resolved. Affected drivers included: PJLink projectors (Epson and others), AVPro Edge, Key Digital, madVR, Anthem MDX, Barco Residential, JVC LX, Kaleidescape, Simplified MFG, Sonance DSP.

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! ✌️

We listen to our community. The best place to report issues is via support@ava.com – you will get a response from a real human that actually cares!

Also, if you have ideas of what could make you more successful with Cinema Remote or AVA OS – please participate in the Idea Voting in the AVA Pro Portal.

Thanks for being part of AVA and enjoy looooooooooooooong battery life,

— Raph

CEO

AVA, Inc.

Dynamic Keypad Auto-Updates & Reboots the Remote

Dynamic Keypad updates happen automatically and cause a reboot of the remote when applied.

• Cinema Remote updates automatically when on their charging base.
• You can also get the latest version of the Dynamic Keypad release from the Play Store as an update to the AVA Dynamic Keypad app.

As always, the features in “HyperBlaze” were driven by your requests. We take your ideas on our Idea Voting page very seriously. They help us prioritize the features that matter to your business.

Here are the highlights of todays 1.57.0 “HyperBlaze” release for you! 🚀

Highlights

• SONY AVR IP driver - This driver brings IP control for all current Sony AV Receivers, using Sony’s latest protocol. The driver covers zones 1-4, supports ToughLink, and brings you all the usual AVR features. Important: older SONY AVRs use different protocols, so this driver cannot control them. (There are IR drivers for these older models.)
• AVPro Edge Video Matrix IP driver - This is a general driver for the amazing AVPro Edge matrices. It handles up to 8 by 8 devices. It’s (hyper-)fast and features ToughLink. We had true joy developing that driver. Switching is really fast!
• Updated Lutron IP driver (public beta) - This beta update brings additional features and bugfixes. The integration supports Lutron Homeworks and RadioRA3 for all kinds of lights, shades, and scenes. Happy testing! Keep in mind - it’s a public beta for dealers only. Do not use in client systems until the official release.
• StormAudio AVR IP driver - a fast, full-fledged IP driver for StormAudio’s amazing sound processors. The driver covers Zones 1-2, features ToughLink, and is compatible with all StormAudio processors and receivers.
• Yamaha AVR IP driver - IP control for all current Yamaha AVRs. The driver covers zones 1-4, supports ToughLink, and brings you all the usual features.
• Barco Residential projector IP drivers - Very happy to announce official support for Barco Residential projectors. This driver covers both, the 1-chip and the 3-chip models. With AVA OS now having even broader coverage of high-end home theater gear, you can go as high-end as you want with your theater designs—AVA OS will have you IP-covered.”

Other features and important quality improvements (in random order):

• Introducing alternative Power OFF commands (very useful for devices such as Samsung “The Frame” TVs to put a The Frame into Art Mode but still keep the power state tracking intact).
• New automatically-generated, beautiful Kaleidescape interface that shows Now Playing info and cover art on the remote.
• Fixed an issue with Kaleidescape Strato V players getting stuck.
• New feature in Devices/Settings: now showing stored IP address for IP controlled devices.
• Improved SSDP discovery. It’s faster and now shows results even from vendors that promote their device not 100% according to the standard.
• Fixed a rare issue where Apple TV IP driver could get slow and impact the entire system.
• Added more apps to Apple TV for direct app launch.
• New PJLINK driver listings for AWOL projectors.
• New “PJLINK Generic IP Driver” for broad compatibility with various brands.
• Auto-generate flow when importing Lutron scenes.
• New UI to import Lutron scenes.
• New Lutron shade icons.
• Webhooks now features both basic authentication & digest authentication.
• New “Reboot Brain” menu option allows restart of a Nano Brain without removing power.
• New “Send Logs” feature (for sending device logs when requested by AVA Support).
• New workflow for setting up a Main Brain project without deleting the local project, or for connecting a Nano Brain to a new Wi-Fi SSID.
• Fixed a rare issue that caused a Flow’s Power OFF to fail with certain projector / source combinations to fail. (Thanks, @Eric Bauer, for having found that issue!)
• Fixed an issue with IP changes for NAD, Marantz, Denon, Samsung TV IP.
• Fixed an issue with Nano Brain state sometimes shown as “ready” by mistake in list.
• Extended ToughLink to Anthem MDX & AVR drivers.
• Home Remote bug: fixed odd double-vision blurring of touch screen interface.
• Minor UI improvement for better display of context menu items.

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive and happen automatically.

• 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 base. 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:

• MadVR IP driver (👀 See that, Nishanth?)
• Improved update process
• AudioControl IP driver (Mr. Hicks…You asked!)
• JVC projector driver for all models that require authentication (very 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 🚀

Talk to you soon ✌️

As always, the features in “Blaze” were driven by your requests. We focus on what’s impactful for your business. And, AVA’s developers have already started working on the next set of drivers and features. Use the Idea Voting page to help us prioritize what comes next.

Here is the 1.56.0 “Blaze” release for you! 🚀

Highlights

The biggest features in AVA OS Blaze are:

• Apple TV IP driver - Speed like no other, launch TV apps directly from a Flow, all you features you can imagine. (🎬 How-to video.)
• Lutron IP driver - (public beta), this supports Lutron Homeworks and RadioRA3, both for all kinds of lights, shades and scenes. Happy testing. Keep in mind - it’s a public beta for dealers only. Do not use in client systems until the official release..
• New auto-generated UIs for lighting and shades, new slider types (as previewed at CEDIA Expo)
• ToughLink - All IP drivers in AVA OS now use ToughLink. ToughLink is our new IP connection handling that makes IP drivers super solid, and capable of functioning well in challenging networks. For example, at some point we had to deal with a failing Unify access point in our office. It had a firmware issue causing massive mDNS outages. Even though the issue was “not AVA’s fault,” the same could happen in your projects. With traditional IP drivers, this could result in drivers failing to control devices intermittently, or altogether. This sucks for the owner, and it’s is difficult troubleshoot for you and AVA’s support team. ToughLink is designed to handle and correct such situations. Also, ToughLink handles IP address changes very gracefully. Its very very good.

Other features and important quality improvements (in random order):

• Added new Flow icons
• Improved image scaling
• Several new TV App widget icons for Custom UI buttons (such as DIRECTV)
• Ability to delete “Flows with State” and duplicated flows
• Added Play Store Button in the AVA OS Settings under “General”
• Improved IP driver for NAD
• Improved LG driver (better pairing, fixed power handling)
• Extended Kaleidescape IP driver with more commands
• Fixed issue for AVA OS boot animation sometimes showing up
• Added more TV Apps to Sony IP driver
• Added manual IP address capability to Integra/Onkyo AVR drivers
• Improved connection handling, speed and reliability of Android TV and NVIDIA Shield IP Driver
• User Error handling when wrong paring code is entered for Android TV and NVIDIA Shield IP Driver
• (Much) more solid handling of Brain lists (found and fixed some ugly bugs)
• Added an advisory when un-hiding Flows that are hidden by default
• Fixed rare-occasion “Project Offline” message showing up incorrectly
• Improved Widget & Shortcut spacing on slides
• Fixed RX2 Action button not opening the Josh.ai app correctly for some customers
• Removed duplicate MAX App commands from several IP drivers
• many more minor bug fixes

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive and happen automatically.

• 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 base. 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 the Action Button. Just tell Google Assistant “Open Google Play.”

What’s Next

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

• Barco IP driver for both 3-chip an and single chip models
• JVC projector driver for all models that require authentication (very often requested)
• Storm Audio sound processor IP driver
• More based on Idea Voting suggestions

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

Each of the new IP drivers were based on your requests. We work on what’s impactful for your business, and AVA’s developers have already started working on the next set of drivers and features. Use the Idea Voting page to help us prioritize what comes next.

Here is the 1.55.1 “Eclipse” release for you! 🤩

Highlights

• Flat IR Emitter support → Finally, it is available to all AVA dealers. Thank you to all of you for your patience and enthusiasm for this update! It stayed in Beta for a while so you would have have a rock-solid solution once we enable it. Now, it’s here, with all the features one can dream of. After you verify your Nano Brain has updated to AVA OS Eclipse (v 1.55.1), plug the Flat Emitter into any USB-C port on the Nano Brain and it will become available for all IR-controlled devices. Learn all about it in less than 2.5 minutes here: http://ava.com/flat-emitter-video-tzF1oAn
• LG TV IP Driver(s) → Two full-fledged IP drivers for LG TVs, with app launching capability for over 30 TV apps.
• JVC D-ILA Projector IP Driver - Support for all DLA-Series Projectors (currently only for setups without authentication, we are adding support for “Network Password” authentication shortly)
• Epson Projector IP Driver → All Epson projectors with IP control
• Benq Projector IP Driver → All Benq projectors that feature PJLink IP control
• Generic PJLINK Projector Driver → Compatible with over 3000 projectors that feature PJLink IP control!
• Sony Projector IP Driver → For all VW and XW series; support for both authentication-enabled and -disabled installs
• Sonance DSP IP Driver → Support for all Sonance DSP amps including the 8 Channel version
• Onkyo AVR IP Driver → Full support for Main Zone & Zone 2,3 and 4
• Integra AVR IP Driver → Full support for Main Zone & Zone 2,3 and 4
• Pioneer AVR Zone → Full support for Main Zone & Zone 2,3 and 4
• Marantz AVR IP Driver → New version: Added Support for Zone 2 & 3, improved connection handling
• Denon AVR IP Driver → New version: Added Support for Zone 2 & 3, improved connection handling
• NAD AVR IP Driver → Full support for Main Zone & Zone 2
• Improved device search → much better results when searching the AVA OS database to add devices
• Lots of minor UI Improvements → New startup animation for AVA OS; improved Nano Brain selection screen; new app widget logos for Fandango, Peacock, & PBS apps; show Flow name when powering off a Flow; reduced AVA OS startup time; better workflow for when a Flow requires an app but the remote does not have it installed yet; faster and smoother animation for when a Flow is loading.
• Several minor bug fixes → WiFi setup of Nano Brains is available again on AVA Home Remotes; fixed the option for manual IP entry in the Sony BRAVIA TV IP drivers; improved SSDP discovery for Samsung devices; reverted how Sonos app interacts with Dynamic keypad (due to issues with the new Sonos app); better connection handling for Marantz & Denon AVRs
• Many, many small stability improvements, bug fixes, and UI refinements.

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive and happen automatically.

• 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 base. 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 the Action Button. Just tell Google Assistant “Open Google Play.”

Known Issues

• In rare occasions, while adding a device, the user falls out of the setup screen back to the home screen. This happens very rarely and does not lead to any issues but still an effect that we aim to fix in a future update.

Update 1.55.2

• NAD IP Driver: Resolved issues with device discovery.
• LG TV IP Driver: Re-added step for pairing.
• PBS App: Corrected incorrect icon display.
• Kaleidescape: Enabled rewind and fast-forward functionality.

Update 1.55.3

We have released a small fix on August 23th 2024 addressing some reported issues:

• LG TV IP Driver: Added a fix for some models that use a different "Home" command
• Added additional inputs for Pioneer, Denon, and Onkyo AVR's (IP Driver)
• Added additional inputs for Marantz AVRs (IP Driver)
• Implemented an improvement so Nano Brain updates show up faster
• Added an option to "check for updates" manually Settings > System > Manage > Software Updates (Only available for configurations with external Nano brains)

What’s Next

Usually we mention here what we have in the works. This time, all you get is a teaser as we prepare to announce some great stuff at CEDIA Expo in early September:

• There will be some new (very flat) hardware
• We prioritize development for new drivers based on your votes. The big driver announcement that is coming up is no different in that regard. You will love it. (Those who follow our Idea Voting page may find some clues there. 😉)

It’s just weeks away. Come see us at CEDIA EXPO booth 3912 and see these things in action 🚀

Things are moving fast, the next big release with more user facing features is also around the corner. And of course, as always, you can help guide the AVA OS software releases. Use the Idea Voting page to help AVA prioritize what comes next.

Here is the 1.54.6 “Pulsar Pulse” release for you!

Highlights

• IP Driver for ROKU → A full-fledged Roku IP driver with app launching capability for over 80 TV apps. ❤️
• IP Driver for Sony TV Simple IP → This is in addition to the existing Sony Bravia IP driver. The Simple protocol features control for some TV models the normal Bravia driver does not cover. Also, this one requires no Pre-Shared key, so you can use it when another control system uses the PSK method at the same time.
• Updated IP Driver for Samsung TVs → System now gets MAC address for WakeOnLan always automatically, Additional discovery method added so more models can be found automatically.
• Updated IP Drivers with manual IP option → On all major brand IP drivers we added the option to manually enter a static IP address, this makes it possible to add devices even in network that don’t allow the automatic discovery.
• Updated IP Drivers with mechanism for better readiness → In some scenarios, IP drivers were not immediately ready or misbehaved after reboots etc. We implemented a general fix to eliminate these effects for all IP drivers.
• IP Driver enhancements → We added more TV app commands and rich buttons and other small enhancements to devices drivers such as Sony, Samsung all drivers incl. the Frame, Denon, Marantz, Anthem, Trinnov, Kaleidescape, NVIDIA and more.
• Added more Discovery mechanisms → We now feature mDNS, UPNP, SSDP and some vendor specific discovery protocols. This leads to a really solid experience when adding devices and re-discover them later on etc.
• “AVA is starting” bug fixed → After a restart, by mistake, a home swipe gesture could trigger “AVA is starting” to be displayed for a moment unnecessarily. This was a bug and is fixed.
• Lots of minor bug fixes → Things such as: Newly created Room not immediately listed in Flows, device info updated faster after IP change, Removed duplicate “Check for Update” menu entries for devices, faster brain list loading, fixed Satellite Brain sometimes not getting an account info automatically and much more.
• Improvements to TV favorites → Favorite TV station icons are now cached, which is especially useful when showing a demo remote to a customer. Demos can now be done completely offline (no cloud loading needed). Better handling for custom names and displaying the proper default icon.
• Better restart behavior → Improved the handling when Cinema Remote restarts while the Nano Brain is offline or is restarted at the same time.
• Change Project function → Now visible to all customers. Added option to switch between Local project and External project. Very handy when in your showroom or testing lab.
• Lots of small stability improvements, bug fixes, and UI refinements.

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive and happen automatically.

• 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 base. 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 the Action Button. Just tell Google Assistant “Open Google Play.”

   

Known Issues

• Flat Emitters not yet available (currently in closed beta, with public release coming soon).

What’s Next

Many of the new features in this release came about because of your votes. A few that have made top of our list for upcoming releases are:

• • Flat IR Emitter general release (out of beta)
  • IP drivers for LG premium TVs (currently in beta)
  • IP drivers for Onkyo, Integra & Pioneer (currently in beta)

So keep telling us your ideas on the Idea Voting page.

You can even help guide the next release. Use the Idea Voting page to help AVA prioritize what comes next.

Here is the 1.54.1 “Pulsar Pulse” release! 

Highlights

• IP Driver for all Anthem AVRs → Anthem’s fantastic AVRs now have IP control in AVA OS.
• IP Driver for Anthem MDX → Anthem’s audio matrixes are great, and you can control them using IP control with AVA OS.
• IP Driver for Samsung The Frame TVs → Full IP support, including Art Mode and App launching!
• IP Driver for current Samsung TVs → All recent models, full IP support including App launching!
• IP Driver for previous Samsung TVs → Full IP support including App launching for pre 2020 models.
• IP Driver for Marantz AVRs → Full IP support, works much like the Denon driver in the first AVA OS update.
• IP Driver for Trinnov Cinema Processors → Full IP support for all Altitude processors.
• IP Driver for NVIDIA Shield → Including power and App launching.
• IP Driver for Kaleidescape → Including auto-discovery & multi-player support.
• Sonos App Dynamic Keypad Volume → Now available for the Sonos app. (You need to activate “Home Screen Volume Control” in Sonos settings.)
• Graceful handling for Nano Brain IP Address changes → while DHCP reservations are always a best practice for pro installers, you sometimes need to switch between WiFi and Ethernet during setup. When IP addresses for a Nano Brain changes, AVA OS now handles it smoothly.
• TV Apps as custom UI elements → You can now create slides with only the TV apps and services show that your customer cares about. (Hint: Hide the Apps Slide. Show the Custom UI Slide. Add the TV apps your customer needs.)
• Dynamic Keypad is now even More Dynamic → The Dynamic Keypad’s buttons change on all devices when you switch between Slides on the touchscreen. Example: Switch between the TV Number Pad slide and the Transport slides and the channel buttons change to transport controls.
• Change Project function → You can now easily jump into a different project with your remote without having to reset AVA OS on the remote. Very handy when in your showroom or testing lab.
• Fixed a nasty issue when adding devices to satellite brains (Only a hand full of customers were affected but for those who were, it sucked.)
• Lots of small stability improvements, bug fixes, and UI refinements.

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

AVA OS updates are non-disruptive and happen automatically.

• 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 base. 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 the Action Button. Just tell Google Assistant “Open Google Play.”

   

Known Issues

• Flat Emitters not yet available (currently in closed beta, with public release coming soon).

What’s Next

Many of the new features in this release came about because of your votes. A few that have made top of our list for upcoming releases are:

• Flat IR Emitter general release (out of beta)
• IP drivers for LG premium TVs
• IP driver for Roku

So keep telling us your ideas on the Idea Voting page.

Keep the great suggestions coming in the Idea Voting section and vote for the features that you think will benefit your business the most.

Today, we are releasing 1.53.2 “Vega Stream”

Here are the highlights:

• Much faster discovery! During setup, Brains appear in milliseconds, rather than seconds.
  
  
• Custom UI editor improved. Use spacers to get your custom UI widgets and buttons displayed exactly how you want them.
  
  
• Improved device search. → more search terms now work for finding drivers.
  
  
• 93 discrete IR drivers added (in the 5 last days alone!)
  
  
• 3 new IP drivers (Shelly, Denon AVR, Google TV boxes)
  
  
• Improved workflow for updating satellite brains
  
  
• Lots of small stability improvements, bugfixes & UI tweaks

How to Get the New AVA OS Version

For both Cinema Remote and Home Remote, you get the latest version of AVA OS from the Play Store.

Open the Play Store app and check for updates to the AVA app.

💡 Pro tip: You can get to the Play Store fast from the Action Button. Just tell Google Assistant “Open Google Play.”

Your AVA remotes also automatically update while on the docking station.

Known Issues

• Flat IR Emitters not yet available (currently in closed beta, planned to be publicly released soon)

Learning Track

🎥 Keep building your knowledge with AVA OS by checking out the ever-growing video library here.

For AVA's May 2023 profile, we feature Definitive Electric of British Columbia, Canada.

What kind of clientele do you serve most? What are your favorite use cases that make your company’s sweet spot? What does your company “do best”?
Our company's clientele ranges from the ultra luxury residence to the average person who likes tech to enhance there living experience.

What kind of clientele do you serve most? What are your favorite use cases that make your company’s sweet spot? What does your company “do best”?
Our company's clientele ranges from the ultra luxury residence to the average person who likes tech to enhance there living experience.

Tell us about the client use case for which you use AVA Remote most often.
The best part of using the AVA remote is the build quality and the learning curve is small as most people feel comfortable with using native apps.

How many AVA Remotes do you use in a typical project, and why?
We are in Canada and haven't sold one yet but I would push for 1 to 4 in the residents depending on the level of integration.

Is there something about the AVA Remote that surprised you or was unexpectedly helpful to your business that you would advise other pros to consider?
I see potential of using the remote in a high end rental unit. Instead of using a tablet that would be tempted to go missing the AVA remote would be less desirable to grow legs and walk away.

Tell us a favorite thing about AVA Remote for your clients.
Our favorite thing about the AVA remote is how intuitive it is and the design of it screams high-end.

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