Firmware

• Vera3, VeraLite, & VeraLite G: 1.7.919
• VeraEdge: 1.7.2607
• VeraPlus: 1.7.2608

New Features

• VeraDrive cloud storage is now the default location for video and photo files (affects new users only)
• Nest Thermostat - added support for Eco mode in Home/Night/Away/Vacation modes

Fixes and Improvements

Amazon Alexa Native Skills Integration - Improvements in Basic Controls and Functionality

To access the Amazon Alexa Beta you must register at http://eepurl.com/co0Nur

• Dim / brighten functions (all dimmers)
• Increase / Decrease temperature (all thermostats)
• Improved authorization flow
• Improved performance and timing
• Improved scenes
• Improved security

Alexa Beta Skill Support Article
 

Hotfixes:

• Fixed crash affecting controllers with scenes without devices (e.g. scene with manual trigger, that only runs luup code).

Other Fixes:

• Linear/GoControl WAPIRZ-1 fix for trip/untrip issues and luup engine implications
• Scene names containing special characters cannot be saved
• Improper encoding for variable values containing special characters
• 'Failed to save system configuration' error shows up when trying to edit scenes (due to Luup code encoding)
• Cannot set temperature notifications with negative values directly from the device
• The sensor icons are incorrectly displayed (resembling early UI7 builds)
• Make Remotec ZRC-90 work on all frequencies, and enable double-tap functionality
• Show the 'Manually install the camera' button in the generic Install New Camera wizard
• Camera manual install - add option to fill in IP address directly (without selecting it from the list)
• Bug fixes for concurrent scenarios involving door lock pin codes
• Shortcut "Turn All On/Turn All Off" not working with light switches
• Selected language is not maintained when switching between controllers on same account
• Cannot change setpoint for thermostats is not saved in scenes
• Device action summary is not correctly displayed for a device that has a color picker
• Summary color picker is not updated although the device reports correctly (CurrentColor variable)
• Fix engine crash that affects controllers that have scenes that don't contain any devices (e.g. a scene with a manual trigger that only runs luup code).
• LuaUPnP crash on remote requests

Known Issues

• I2/I3 Inputs cannot be triggered for Qubino Flush 1 Relay, Flush 1D Relay, Flush Dimmer
• Cannot wirelessly connect a VeraEdge Controller to a Wi-Fi access point with special characters in its SSID
• VeraPlus cannot add cameras in some cases using SYNC (WPS) button

(added 2/3/17)

MOBILE APPS

WINDOWS

• Fixed an issue where, after selecting mJPEG as primary stream, the Camera Control still plays H.264 when the stream reloads;
• Fixed an issue where the camera stream does not remember user selection (mJPEG or H.264) during current session;
• Fixed an issue where the H.264 stream restarts uncontrollably;
• Fixed an issue where the video is not synchronized (Relay and Local);
• Fixed an issue where Audio is not correctly decoded on some mobile devices and the H.264 stream crashes;
• Request Display to stay awake when the Camera is Streaming;
• Use only 480p stream on Mobile, because the hardware is not able to decode 30fps HD stream;
• Preserve Camera Aspect Ratio on Video Stream Player;
• Correctly exit Fullscreen when the Camera Stream is Fullscreen and the user selects the "Back" Hardware button;
• A timeout of 10 seconds was added to "Retrieve H.264 Stream URI". After this time the camera automatically goes to mJPEG;
• A new option on Settings -> General was added to control the update interval for cameras preview;

• For every door lock, add and remove PIN codes (available as an advanced Settings control);
• Manage Daily or Weekly restrictions for every PIN code;

• Add "My Location" button on Geofences Map (the button is available only when Location Services are active);
• Create a dynamic Loader, displayed on screen while the data is not loaded (fix messages like "no devices found", even if there are devices on the controller);
• Fixed an issue where Devices are not correctly sorted by Name on Scenes Triggers and Actions;
• Fixed an issue where Alerts Filtering is not properly done (does not take into account Controller Time Zone);
• Fixed an issue where Camera Recordings do not display the correct date and time.

iOS

• Added a new section called “My Account”, where users can see and manage their active additional services:
  • CMS / ACM - Users can change billing information
  • CMS - Users can edit their emergency contacts
  • ACM - Added support to switch storage providers
  • ACM - Added support to upgrade to Platinum Plan
• Tech Support enabling from app
• Adding pin codes for Door locks from app
• Pinch and double tap zoom for live streaming and picture viewer
• Added support for “Eco” mode for Nest thermostat

• Garage door opener status icon is reversed on the iOS app (compared to the web UI icon)
• Roller shutter displays switched for showing open / closed states (compared to web UI)

• NodOn Wall Switch, NodOn Octan and NodOn Soft Remote’s actions can’t be added as triggers in scenes