NovoTouch EK-3 Release Notes

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V6.0.2

2024/1/15

Notes

Use the following software versions (or above) to have the best user experience.

  • Remote Manager with version V3.3.4 or above.
  • NovoConnect Software and Wi-Fi Launcher with version V4.5.5 or above.
  • Android NovoConnect App with version V4.5.5 or above.
  • iOS NovoConnect App with version V4.5.4 or above.
  • NovoConnect BYOM driver with version V2.1.0
  • BYOM device driver with version V1.41

New Features

  • Supported Crestron XIO/Room control system
  • Supported TCP commands to control NovoTouch (such as power on, sleep, change input source, etc.)
  • Added Audio Output options:
    • USB Speakers
    • Built-in Speakers
  • Supported Remote Manager Cloud
  • Added Singlewire (mass-notification) functionality to NovoDS

Enhancements & Changes

  • Added 'Wi-Fi Hotspot settings' in Android Settings
  • Updated BYOM device driver to version 1.41 (the latest version)
    • Aver cameras are supported now, including models VB130, PTZ2310, and PTC310
  • Optimized NT LiveNote for better user experience

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the issue where ChromeCast stopped working for Chromebooks. (This issue was caused by Chromebook software update.)
  • Fixed the issue of YouTube playback failure. (This issue was caused by security changes by Google’s YouTube service.)
  • Resolved the problem where NovoTouch EK2 panels failed to receive video streaming from NovoTouch EK-3’s NT LiveScreen
  • Fixed the issue where NT Minutes failed to record audio when connecting a microphone to the Audio-In port
  • Resolved the issue where Low Blue Light button in Remote Manager didn’t work
  • Fixed the following two BYOM issues
    • Audio noise when connecting Mac to Logitech Meetup
    • Random black screen when connecting to Poly X30 camera
  • Fixed the issue where Bose VB1 didn’t output sound when playing local or YouTube videos
  • [NovoDS] Fixed the issue where 'People Counting' widget didn’t work
  • [NovoDS] Fixed the issue where YouTube video couldn’t be played in full-screen mode
  • [NovoDS] Fixed the issue where Calendar widget didn’t show iCal events without a summary
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V6.0.1

2023/7/10

Enhancements & Changes

  • Renamed "Sleep Timer" to "Power & Sleep".
  • Optimized NT Livenote UI/UX implementation.
  • Added device name to NovoTouch home screen and “NovoDS connection info” message box.
  • Changed bootup video source to the one before shutdown. For example, if the video source is in OPS mode before shutdown, it will automatically switch to OPS signal after power-up.
  • Added language Finnish.
  • Note: After installing GetStore, YouTube and Play Store will be automatically installed while users need to download Google Drive manually.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the failure to start WiFi hotspot 5G.
  • Resolved the login issue with Google Drive after installing GetStore.
  • Fixed the random issue where split-screen mirroring could lead to windows overlaid after toggling between split-screen and full-screen projection multiple times.
  • Fixed the issue where audio was distorted at NT LiveReceiver when microphone/webcam was enabled for NT LiveScreen.
  • Fixed the issue of not being able to wake up failure after entering sleep mode.
  • Fixed several Miracast connection issues, improving connection robustness.
  • Fixed the issue where withdrawing projection for one user could terminate connection for another user.
  • Fixed incorrect display of IP address and incorrect icon in Session info when switching between Wi-Fi/Hotspot/Miracast modes.
  • [NovoDS] Fixed text widget not working when remote text source is FTP.
  • [NovoDS] Resolved out-of-memory issue when multiple animations, Facebook, and Instagram elements are present on a single page.
  • [NovoDS] Fixed crashes during animation when soft keyboard appears in web view input field.
  • [NovoDS] Resolved Instagram login issue when media content and Instagram widgets are in the playlist with multiple view types.
  • [NovoDS] Fixed the issue of users required to log in Instagram twice when changing accounts.
  • [NovoDS] Fixed the problem that offline html could not be played.
  • [NovoDS] Resolved MRSS picture display issue for specific URL (https://www.sportingnews.com/us/rss).
  • [NovoDS] Fixed weekly schedule not taking effect when published to devices during their active time frame.
  • [NovoDS] Resolved YouTube freezing after long-duration playback when the playlist contained text, RSS, and Twitter widgets.

V6.0.0

2023/3/21

Notes

Use the following software versions (or above) to have the best user experience.

  • 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

  • Optimized homepage sidebar with a new design.
  • Added Launch-Pad (at the bottom of the screen) to provide quick access to frequently-used Apps. (Users are able to customize the Apps in Launch-Pad.)
  • Introduced a suite of floating Apps, enabling users to bring up multiple Apps on the screen.
  • Added new App “NT PiP”, allowing users to bring in external video source as a Picture-in-Picture window.
  • Added new App “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.)
  • Added Miracast support. In addition, touchback is supported as well.
  • Added “Broadcast” feature in NT LiveScreen, which allows users to view the NovoTouch screen via a web browser on a tablet, a mobile phone or a laptop.

 Enhancements & Changes

  • Optimized Snapshot interface for better user experience.
  • More languages are supported.