NovoConnect Software/Launchers Release Notes

V4.5.8

2024/6/4

New Features

[All] Support new NovoTouch series, BK2
[All] Support NovoConnect NC-X910
[All] Support for BK2 and TK2 Screen Broadcast feature
[All] Support for NovoConnect Stage V1.1.0 Touchback feature

Enhancement & Changes

[All] Due to changes in Ubuntu’s new version (24.04), extended-desktop feature is no longer available for Ubuntu.

Bug Fixes

[Full] Fixed the issue of NovoConnect Software crashing after five minutes of being open on Mac.
[Full] After connecting with Mac M1, opening Remote Control and long-pressing to drag windows causes the window UI to flicker.

V4.5.7

2024/2/23

New Features

[All] Support NovoConnect Stage V1.0.0
[All] Support new NovoTouch series, TK2

Enhancement & Changes

[Full] Removed short-cut to software NovoScreenote because the latter is obsolete
[Full] Upgrade SQLite library to latest version (to enhance security)

Bug Fixes

[Lite] Fixed the issue of failure to launch NovoConnect Software when plugging in a LauncherPlus dongle to a MacBook computer

V4.5.5

2023/7/18

Enhancement & Changes

[All] Enhanced Touchback feature for MacOS 12 and above.

Bug Fixes

[All] Resolved the issue where software upgrade didn’t work for Ubuntu 22.04.
[All] Resolved the issue where screen mirroring didn’t work for Ubuntu 22.04.

V4.5.3

2022/12/9

New Features

[All] Support NovoStage V4.1.0 full function.
[All] Support user list display split screen UI when connecting NovoTouch G1000 & NovoDisplay G1000.
[Full] Both the installed version and the portable version of the NovoConnect software support direct connection to BYOM after connecting the device. This feature is configurable via the settings menu: Preferences > Settings: BYOM Link Automatically, Default: Enabled.

Enhancement & Changes

[ALL] Changed the NovoConnect software input length limit to 20 characters in the Connection Information field.
[All] Changed NovoConnect software user name length limit to 30 characters.

Bug Fixes

[Full] Fixed an issue where the remote control disappeared from the NovoConnect software after switching the connection from a remote control-enabled device to a non-remote control enabled device.
[Full] Fixed the issue where the Remote control mouse window was still displayed when NovoConnect Software was projecting.
[All]Fixed an issue where the Lock Session was out of sync between the NovoConnect software and the RVA (Remote Viewer App) on the device when enabling/disabling the Lock Session from the RVA user list.
[All] Fixed an issue of abnormal UI display after NovoConnect software switching screen projection [split screen] under 4K screen resolution.
[All] Fixed Windows 10 & 11 screen extension driver MSI file installation issue.

V4.5.2

2022/7/22

New Features

[NovoConnect Software] Support BYOM for both the installed and portable versions of NovoConnect software on Mac (MacOS 10, 11, and 12 for Intel-based Mac).

Enhancement & Changes

[NovoConnect Software] GUI optimization for the remote control.
Added a prompt message when trying to start NovoDS with the remote control when the Signage is set to off.
Support BYOM cross-network connection function on Windows/Mac.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the camera had no sound when using the BYOM function when DSA was mirroring in video playback mode.
Fixed no sound, no response, or incorrect display name when using BYOM with Bose, Polycom, ClearOne, and Logitech MEETUP.
Fixed the NovoConnect software window showing blank when mirroring on Mac Air OS 10.13.6.

V4.5.1

2022/1/28

Bug Fixes

Fixed multi-language UI issue
Fixed BYOM button hang on loading status

V4.5.0

New Features

NovoConnect Software and LauncherPlus full version supports remote control function, which can be operated by Moderator, LauncherPlus lite version does not support remote control function.
NovoConnect Software installation version and portable version support BYOM, other versions do not support BYOM.

Enhancement & Changes

Modified the text description of the audio in NovoConnect Software projection mode to “unmute” or “mute”.
Replaced launch page, introduced Vivitek Logo.

Bug Fixes

Fixed the black screen problem of NovoConnect Software mirroring to NovoEnterprise split screen.
Fixed a UI error caused by non-hosts not automatically closing the menu when LauncherPlus full version went online to take over host permissions.
Fixed the problem that NovoConnect Software failed to receive large files from the client randomly.
Fixed the issue of not popping up prompt [download] message immediately after receiving multiple files in the LauncherPlus lite version.
Fixed an issue where the Novo-series device(s) would stop projecting when switching videos from the playlist during NovoConnect Software playing video clips.
Fixed the issue of long time showing “Loading” before popping up the prompt message when NovoConnect Software playing YouTube without external network connection.
Fixed the issue of YouTube sometimes not playing in NovoConnect Software playback mode.
Fixed the issue of NovoConnect Software sometimes not playing AAC file or not displaying the number of seconds during the playback.
Fixed the display out of sync issue between NovoConnect Software and Novo-series device(s) when play video clip.

V4.4.0

New Features

To allow the moderator of the NovoConnect software client (except the lite version) to request the operation change of NT Live Hub.
Added Turkish language support

Enhancement & Changes

[Win] Support Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and no longer support Win XP/ Vista
[Mac] Support MacOS 10.14, 10.15, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, and no longer support MacOS 10.13 and earlier versions
[Ubuntu] Support Ubuntu 18.04, and no longer support Ubuntu 16.04 and earlier versions
Support AES 256 bit encryption for Filesharing / AirNote / Voting / Snapshot to all & presenters
Support HDPI
The hyphen (“-“) in meeting ID can be ignored

Bug Fixes

Fixed a few resolution related incorrect UI display issues
Fixed the issue for Mac client that could not be connected immediately after a long time projection
Fixed the name display error after NovoConnect software saved YouTube URL
Fixed the issue for Ubuntu client that the button turned pink when withdraw the projection

V4.3.1

New Features

Support custom bitrate for mirroring quality (1 – 50 Mbps, 1080p/4K)

Custom bitrate via NovoConnect:

Before Connect : ≡ Preferences & Tools > Settings > Visual Quality

After Connect: Settings > Visual Quality

Improvements

[MacBook] Mirroring quality enhancement

Bug Fixes

Fixed YouTube video streaming issue
Fixed video clip and voting crash issue during network unstable
Fixed the conflict issue between NovoConnect App and click Launch-Now of LaunchNovo.com

V4.2.0

New Features

Support “NT Canvas”
Add “Sharing” feature to LauncherPlus/LauncherOne Lite
[Mac] Use “Audio Adaptor” as the sound driver for MacOS
- Note: This sound driver will be installed as part of the NovoConnect software.

Improvements

Improve Voting/Polling’s GUI

Bug Fixes

A number of GUI bug-fixes

Notes

[LauncherPlus QL400] A firmware update to improve WiFi throughputs is available along with this release. Please update QL400 firmware to have better user experience.

V4.0.5

New Features

Rename “Desktop Streamer” as “NovoConnect software”
Add “Meeting ID” connection page to prompt users how to use this new feature
Allow users to clear “connection history”

Improvements

Support digit-only Meeting ID
Support program launch from web browser (in conjunction with Novo device’s download page)

Bug Fixes

Fixed the issue of “No devices show up when using Novo Directory service (which is caused by insufficient buffering)”
Fixed the issue of “incorrect descriptions of the 4 corner buttons on LauncherPlus”

V4.0.2

New Features

Support new models (NovoTouch EK Series and NovoConnect NC-X300)
Add GUI to guide users on how to install “Screen Extension driver for Windows 10” and “Soundflower for MacOS”
Support new-generation LauncherPlus

Improvements

Improve lip-sync performance
Increase file-sharing size from 10MB to 30MB
Improve device-search reliability by integrating mDNS

Bug Fixes

Fixed the issue of “failed to play YouTube video clips”