V5.0.6
2024/11/15
New Features
- Support for Slovak and Swedish languages.
V5.0.5
2024/4/19
Notes
- To fully exercise the new features developed in this release, the following Software are required
- Remote Manager with version V3.3.4 or above.
- iOS NovoConnect App with version V4.5.4 or above.
- Android NovoConnect App with version V4.5.5 or above.
- NovoConnect Software with version V4.5.5 or above.
New Features
- Support for Screen Lock.
Enhancement & Changes
- Allow up to four simultaneous connections for Airplay and Google Cast, i.e., Airplay x 2, Google Cast x 2.
Fixed bugs
- Fixed the issue where the system would restart when encountering 2/29 (Leap Day).
- Fixed the issue where the Remote Mouse function in LauncherPlus Lite version was not working.
- Fixed the issue with the BKxx0i Series where using an external HDMI connection with a laptop and taking a screenshot with NT Snapshot would result in a quarter-sized display.
- Fixed the issue where Chromecast would not work on Chromebook.
- Fixed the issue where YouTube videos could not be played when using Video Clip and Playlist.
V5.0.4
2023/11/7
New Features
- Added support for Remote Management Cloud, enabling users to manage BK series via our cloud service
Enhancements & Changes
- Dedicated buttons on IR Remote Control to launch Apps NovoConnect Lite, NT Whiteboard, and NT Settings
Bug Fixes
- Resolved a screen mirroring issue where using “Recent App” to re-open NovoConnect Lite resulted in “blank” screen
- Resolved a random issue where “Snapshot to” feature disappeared after using NT Livenote
- Fixed screen-blurry issue when connecting HDMI-In to a 4K video source (like a laptop)
- Fixed the issue of NT Timer stopping counting when resizing its window size
- Fixed the issue of accidental wakeup from sleep when pressing Backlight Off button on IR Remote Control
- Fixed the issue of no sound output after wakeup from sleep
- Fixed Speaker On/Off button on the IR Remote Control
V5.0.3
2023/7/13
New Features
- [4K UI] Dramatically improved UI resolution resulting in crispy rendering of text, icons, and images.
- [UI Navigation] Implemented the same sidebar menu and Launch-Pad as EK3’s.
- [Whiteboard App] Greatly improved program’s responsiveness, leading to better writing experience.
- Added new Apps
- “NT LiveNote”, enabling users to annotate the screen in “Live” mode. (In the past, screen annotation is done on a screenshot. In contrast, “NT LiveNote” annotates on the “Live” screen, even when a video is being played.)
- “NT LiveReceiver”.
Enhancements & Changes
- Changed file explorer App to “Cx File Explorer” to support network storage and cloud storage.
- Provided new background pictures for Home-screen.
- Renamed “Sleep Timer” to “Power & Sleep”.
- Updated Chrome App in NT App store to its latest version.
- Added new language Finnish.
- Changed the behavior of “NovoConnect Lite” à When it exits foreground, it will be terminated immediately. This change greatly improves overall system responsiveness.
Bug Fixes
- [Screen mirroring] Fixed the issue where the second mirroring window (in split-screen mirroring) is greyed out.
- [Sleep/Wakeup] Fixed the issue where the screen was blank when a new “screen mirroring” connection woke up the panel from sleep mode.
- [Sleep/Wakeup] Fixed the issue where there was no audio output in YouTube (via web browser) after the panel woke up from sleep.
- [Sleep/Wakeup] Fixed the issue where there was no audio output in Video Player after the panel woke up from sleep.
V5.0.1
2022/12/9
New Features
- Support widget in NT Launcher.
- Support for the new pagination feature in NT Launcher, displaying up to three pages.
- Remote Manager V3.3.3 to control enable/disable of NT APP Store and Google Play Store on NovoTouch G1000.
- USB-C to USB-C cable output video to NovoTouch G1000.
- Setting lock and clear password via SD card and Remote Manager.
- Panel low blue light.
- Panel Sleep Timer.
- Support Daily Auto Reboot.
- Dual Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks.
- Support local upgrade and local downgrade.
Enhancements & Changes
- Updated the background image of NT Launcher to display two images by default.
- Support for Google Play Store.
- Modify the function of the Power key as follows:
- One click to standby.
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to pop up the menu to display Power Off and Reboot.
- Press and hold for 7 seconds to directly shut down.
- About the video player:
- Removed DNPlayer.
- Use the movie player from the built-in gallery.
- Support 4K video.
- Optimized the display method of the “Network Connection Unstable” message:
- Set default to off.
- Removed signal/status light from bottom right corner.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where a broadcast message error caused the Hotspot UI to display incorrectly.
- Fixed Wi-Fi shutting down after connecting to Wi-Fi and then switching hotspots.
- Fixed NovoTouch G1000 system sometimes crashing due to unstable Ethernet network.
- Fixed unresponsiveness when tapping a menu item (option text) after opening the Android TV settings menu.
- Fixed the issue of the Launcher Pairing APP not closing automatically after removing the Wi-Fi Launcher from NovoTouch G1000.
- Fixed the issue of the sidebar not responding after repeatedly entering the whiteboard.
- Fixed system stuck issue when pressing Ethernet icon in NT Launcher.
- Fixed incorrect projection screen resolution and overlapping split projection boundaries.
- Fixed the problem that the USB port sometimes could not be recognized.
- Fixed NovoTouch G1000 65″ low brightness.
- Fixed the issue that the screen sometimes flickers when the NovoTouch G1000 was idle for a period of time.
- Fixed an issue allowing AirPlay and Google Cast connections after reaching the maximum number of users (8) on NovoTouch G1000.
- Fixed the problem of no response when adjusting the backlight with the remote control.
- Fixed the issue of the buttons on the remote control not working after connecting the NovoTouch G1000 external signal source.
V5.0.0
2022/9/5
Notes
- Model name: BK650i, BK750i, BK860i
- To take full advantage of the new features developed in this release, the following software is required.
- Remote Manager with version V3.3.3 or above.
- NovoConnect Software and Wi-Fi Launcher with version V4.5.3 or above.
- NovoConnect App (Android/ iOS) with version V4.5.3 or above.
New Features
- Support up to 8 user connections, and when the 9th user connects, a prompt that cannot be connected will pop up.
- Support up to 4 Airplay and Google connections: 2 Airplay connections and 2 Google Cast connections.
- Full screen projection support for all clients including Airplay and Google Cast, and dual (split) screen projection support for NovoConnect Software or NovoConnect App.
Enhancements & Changes
- Removed the background running function of NovoDS on the home page of NT Launcher when downloading NovoDS mobile from the NT APP Store.
- In the “Clear History” function menu, changed the delete task to whiteboard by default, and hidden all folders.
- Removed Wi-Fi Launcher information from home screen for NovoConnect US version.
- Dropped support for playback of WMA and WMV formats (no Microsoft License).