This archive contains the release notes for the VidyoConnect for desktop releases up to Version 22.6.1.
For the release notes from Version 23.x.x onwards, see Vidyo Release Notes.
- Version 22.5.1—Dec 2022
- Version 22.5.0—Nov 2022
- Version 22.4.0—Sep 2022
- Version 22.3.1—Aug 2022
- Version 22.3.0—Jun 2022
- Version 22.2.1—Jun 2022
- Version 21.6.4—Jun 2022
- Version 20.1.6—Jun 2022
- Version 22.2.0—Apr 2022
- Version 22.1.0—Mar 2022
- Version 21.6.3—Jan 2022
- Version 21.6.2—Dec 2021
- Version 21.6.0—Nov 2021
- Version 21.5.1—Nov 2021
- Version 21.5.0—Sep 2021
- Version 21.4.0—Aug 2021
- Version 21.3.0—Jul 2021
- Version 21.2.0 (for healthcare customers)—May 2021
- Version 21.2.0 (for non-healthcare customers)—May 2021
- Version 21.1.0—Apr 2021
- Version 20.4.0—Feb 2021
- Version 20.3.0
- Version 20.2.1
- Version 20.2.0
- Version 20.1.2
- Version 20.1.1
- Version 20.1.0
- Version 19.4.3
- Version 19.4.2
- Version 19.4.1
- Version 19.4.0
- Version 19.3.1
- Version 19.2.1
- Version 19.2.0
- Version 19.1.3
- Version 19.1.2
- Version 19.1.1
- Version 19.1.0
2023 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.6.1—Feb 2023
What's new in this release?
- Fixed closed captioning issues
- This release resolves an issue that occurred when the closed captioning feature was enabled and also introduces a known issue.
Resolved issue
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.6.1.
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.6.1 - Resolved issue | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-786 | The closed captioning text no longer appears in the VidyoConnect logs. |
Known issue
The following table lists the known issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 22.6.1.
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.6.1 - Known issue | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-787 |
Under very limited cross-tenant scenarios, if both of the tenants do not have closed captioning (CC) set up, there may be a case where the CC button is displayed but isn't functioning properly. This is a known issue and we're working to get it fixed as fast as possible. Please note that this does not affect guest/non-logged in users. |
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.5.2—Feb 2023
What's new in this release
- Bug fixes
- Providers can now log out from an Epic call without remaining logged in on the portal.
- Muting the microphone no longer causes erratic behavior.
- Anchor release notice
- In accordance with the Vidyo Standard Software Maintenance Policy, Vidyo is pleased to announce VidyoConnect for Desktop version 22.5.2 as an Anchor release. Anchor releases for Vidyo infrastructure and endpoints are listed in the Vidyo Anchor release compatibility matrix.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.5.2.
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.5.2 - Resolved issues | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-779 | We fixed an issue where muting the microphone would cause erratic behavior under very specific conditions. |
| VIDCOND-773 | We fixed an issue where the provider was still logged in on the portal after attempting to log out from an Epic call. |
Known issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.6.0—Jan 2023
What's new in this release
- Closed captioning now available
- User can now enjoy the benefits of low-latency closed captioning during their calls.
- Closed captioning can be enabled/disabled via a simple button click:
- Other configuration options include the ability to set parameters such as font size and background color:
- Note: Closed captioning is currently only available in English.
- More options for the post-call 5-star survey
- The post-call 5-star survey is enabled by default and will appear at the end of every call.
- Please note that although the 5-star survey will be displayed at the end of every call, it will not block the user’s ability to join another call by clicking on the meeting join link.
- Tenant admins can disable the post-call 5-star survey for guest users and registered users separately using the postCallSurveyDisabledDesktop parameter on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- The post-call 5-star survey is enabled by default and will appear at the end of every call.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.6.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.6.0 - Resolved Issue | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-551 | The default audio device no longer disappears from the list of available audio devices. |
Known issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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2022 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.5.1—Dec 2022
What's new in this release
- Resolved login issue
- In this release, we resolved an issue where some hybrid and on-premises users of VidyoConnect for Desktop version 22.5.0 were unable to log in.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.5.1:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.5.1 - Resolved Issue | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-543 | We fixed an issue where some hybrid and on-premises users of version 22.5.0 of the VidyoConnect for Desktop app were not able to log in. |
Known issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.5.0—Nov 2022
What's new in this release
- Support for macOS 13 Ventura
- We have added support to VidyoConnect for Desktop for macOS 13 Ventura.
- You can use the Continuity Camera feature to use your iPhone as a webcam when using VidyoConnect for Desktop on macOS Ventura.
- Invitation rights for the tenant admin are now the same as the room owner
- Since the tenant admin supersedes the room owner we have expanded the invitation rights for tenant admins to match those of room owners.
- This feature is activated by default and requires no setup.
- Customize guest upgrade location
- We are adding support to choose the location your guest users get updates from.
- Starting with 22.5.0, your guest users will automatically be updated using the version you have uploaded on your tenant.
- If you want your guests to update using the default location that we (Vidyo) host, you can choose to do so using the custom portal parameter “UpdateGuestsFromFallback”.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.5.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.5.0 - Resolved Issues | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-330 and VIDCOND-254 and VIDVCB-482 | We fixed an issue where the app for wouldn’t launch when installed on a Non-English Windows account name. |
Known issues
The following table lists the known issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.5.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.5.0 - Known Issues | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-473 | Stage Manager on macOS Ventura: While sharing, opened applications will “twitch” continuously in the background until dragged to the Stage for sharing. Also, the shared window may not come to the foreground. |
| VIDCOND-360 | The button used to send an invitation is not displayed for the tenant admin in a room owned by another user. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.4.0—Sep 2022
What's new in this release
- Ability to change the beauty screen layout for patients/providers
- Admins can now change the layout of the guest beauty screen to a layout optimized for a patient/provider experience.
- This feature is available for all users, including Epic users.
- The new layout includes separate Provider Join and Patient Join buttons.
- The Provider Join button requires the user to log in.
- The Patient Join button requires the user to input a display name, and the user joins as a guest.
- Admins can now change the layout of the guest beauty screen to a layout optimized for a patient/provider experience.
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- To change the beauty screen layout to the one shown above, admins must add the beautyScreenMode=1 parameter to the URL.
- Admin-uploaded virtual backgrounds and default backgrounds
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- In addition to the virtual backgrounds that already come with the VidyoConnect desktop app, admins can now upload up to ten more images.
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- Supported image formats are PNG and JPG, and the image size cannot exceed 2MB. (Note: When viewing a custom image in your self-view tile, the image appears as you see yourself in a mirror: that is, the image appears flipped for you, but it is fine for the other call participants.)
- For privacy reasons, only logged-in (registered) users can see the admin-uploaded images.
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- Additionally, admins can now configure a default virtual background for guests and/or registered users who haven’t selected any virtual backgrounds before.
- To add virtual background images or to configure a default virtual background, tenant admins must use custom parameters on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal.
- To add a virtual background image, use the CustomVirtualBackground1 through CustomVirtualBackground10 parameters. In the Value field, enter the URL of the image.
- To add a default virtual background, use the DefaultCameraEffect parameter. In the Value field, you can enter BLUR or IMAGE_1 through IMAGE_7 for guests. For registered users, you can enter BLUR, IMAGE_1 through IMAGE_7, or CUSTOM_1 through CUSTOM_10.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- To add a virtual background image, use the CustomVirtualBackground1 through CustomVirtualBackground10 parameters. In the Value field, enter the URL of the image.
- Voluntary hardware test
- In this release, we're introducing a voluntary pre-call hardware test which enables users to check their hardware before joining a call.
- The voluntary hardware test is enabled by default.
- A mandatory hardware test, which requires users to perform the test before joining the call, is also available and still can be initiated by admins using custom invocation via Epic CAL.
- Users can access the voluntary test before they join the conference by clicking Test Conference Hardware on the VidyoConnect beauty screen.
- In this release, we're introducing a voluntary pre-call hardware test which enables users to check their hardware before joining a call.
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- They can then go through three steps that help them check their speaker, microphone, and camera. For each step, they choose the device and perform the test.
- Speaker Test: When initiated, the speaker test plays a sound with a visual indication. This enables them to know if your speakers are working correctly.
- Speaker Test: When initiated, the speaker test plays a sound with a visual indication. This enables them to know if your speakers are working correctly.
- They can then go through three steps that help them check their speaker, microphone, and camera. For each step, they choose the device and perform the test.
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- Microphone Test: The microphone test is a two-step process. First, the user records their voice for five seconds.
Next, VidyoConnect plays back the recording, and the user can indicate if they heard the sound.
- Microphone Test: The microphone test is a two-step process. First, the user records their voice for five seconds.
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- Camera Test: The camera test displays video from the user’s camera. They can then indicate if they see the video.
- Camera Test: The camera test displays video from the user’s camera. They can then indicate if they see the video.
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- Ability to add contact information to the hardware test
- Tenant admins can now add their contact information to the hardware test so users can reach out for support if they are experiencing issues with their hardware.
- You can enter your own help text (maximum 4096 characters). We include dedicated spaces for links to your email and phone number. If you enter a URL, it is also clickable.
- You can enter your own help text (maximum 4096 characters). We include dedicated spaces for links to your email and phone number. If you enter a URL, it is also clickable.
- Tenant admins can now add their contact information to the hardware test so users can reach out for support if they are experiencing issues with their hardware.
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- To add the contact information, tenant admins must use the HWTContactInfo, HWTContactEmail, and HWTContactPhone parameters on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- To add the contact information, tenant admins must use the HWTContactInfo, HWTContactEmail, and HWTContactPhone parameters on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal.
- Post-call survey
- All our VidyoConnect products now offer a post-call survey. This feature presents users with a five-star survey at the end of each call.
- The result of the survey is reported to Google Analytics.
- The result of the survey is reported to Google Analytics.
- All our VidyoConnect products now offer a post-call survey. This feature presents users with a five-star survey at the end of each call.
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- Tenant admins can enable this on their tenant for guest users and registered users separately by using the callQualityRatingEnabled parameter on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal. In the Value field, enter 1 to enable the survey.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- Tenant admins can enable this on their tenant for guest users and registered users separately by using the callQualityRatingEnabled parameter on the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page in the Tenant Admin portal. In the Value field, enter 1 to enable the survey.
Resolved Issues
This release does not include any resolved issues.
Known Issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.3.1—Aug 2022
What's new in this release
- Code signing certificate update
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- We have changed our code signing certificate vendor from Symantec to DigiCert. Your IT admins may need to adjust the company policies to add the new certificates in order for you to be able to install and use the VidyoConnect desktop app.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.3.1:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.3.1 - Resolved Issues | |
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| Key | Summary |
| VIDCOND-249 | We have fixed a bug where a percentage sign (%) would appear between the first and the last names when using the VidyoConnect desktop app. |
| VIDCOND-236 | We have resolved an issue where a space in a guest's name was displayed as %20 when the welcomePage=0 parameter was used. |
| VIDCOND-222 | We have resolved an issue where the log levels dialog did not indicate the selected SDK log levels. |
| VIDCOND-218 | We have resolved the issue where the app would keep launching in default view even after selecting 'Always start calls in mini view'. |
| VIDCOND-191 | We have solved the issue where SaveMedia, Stethoscope and FECC controls were not accessible when connecting to an endpoint with all these features enabled. |
Known Issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.3.0—Jun 2022
What's new in this release
- Critical security update
- A change in our vendor for software signing certificates was required. To support those certificates, this release contains critical updates within VidyoConnect for Desktop.
- As a consequence of this change, older versions of our clients will stop auto-updating from the VidyoPortal starting July 11th.
- While the older versions will continue to work, they will fail the auto-update process and will periodically present an auto-update error until the application is manually updated.
- Updating to version 22.3.0 is mandatory if you want to be able to receive automatic updates in the future from the VidyoPortal. This version is a critical checkpoint in terms of your upgrade path. You will not be able to update to future versions automatically without first updating to this mandatory version.
- For example, if you are on version 22.2.0 now and you decide to skip 22.3.0, but you later want to update to 22.4.0, you will not be able to push out the update automatically via the VidyoPortal. Instead, your users will need to download the installer from the VidyoPortal and run the installation manually. Due to this, we strongly suggest updating to 22.3.0 now.
- If you have deployed VidyoConnect for Desktop via an MSI solution, your endpoints do not get their updates from the VidyoPortal; therefore, they are not impacted by this issue:
- Hardware check in Epic CAL workflows
- In this release, we're introducing a pre-call hardware check into the Epic CAL workflow using a Custom Invocation URL parameter. When configured, this feature requires users to check their hardware before joining a call.
- Users must go through three steps that help them check their speaker, microphone, and camera. For each step, users choose the device and perform the test.
- Speaker Test: When initiated, the speaker test plays a sound with a visual indication. This enables users to know if their speakers are working correctly.
- Microphone Test: The microphone test is a two-step process. First, the user records their voice for five seconds.
Next, VidyoConnect plays back the recording, and users can indicate if they heard the sound.
- Camera Test: The camera test displays video from the user’s camera. The user can then indicate if they see the video.
- If there is a hardware malfunction, users are notified that their experience may be compromised.
- Speaker Test: When initiated, the speaker test plays a sound with a visual indication. This enables users to know if their speakers are working correctly.
- To configure this, Epic administrators can add the following Custom Invocation URL parameter in their FDI record for generating Epic CAL links:
- hwt=1: Enabling this would make the users go through the three-step hardware test.
- hwtStrictMode=1: This is an additional parameter you can set to make the hardware check ‘strict’. ‘Strict’ means your users will not be able to join the meeting if one or more of their devices have failed.
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- This feature is available only with VidyoPortal version 22.4.1 or later.
- The parameter must go outside the CRYPTSTRING in your FDI record.
- Inactivity timer custom parameter for Epic
- The new "InactivityTimer" custom parameter enables Tenant Admins to set a timeout value for guests and/or registered Epic users. After the specified amount of time during which a participant is alone in a call, the VidyoConnect app disconnects the guest or registered user.
- The default timeout value is 6 hours (21600 seconds).
- The Tenant Admin can set up this parameter for guest and registered users separately.
- To use this feature, the Tenant Admin must configure it on VidyoPortal.
- For information about how to configure the Tenant Admin Portal for this feature, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- For information about how to configure the Tenant Admin Portal for this feature, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 22.4.1 or later.
- The new "InactivityTimer" custom parameter enables Tenant Admins to set a timeout value for guests and/or registered Epic users. After the specified amount of time during which a participant is alone in a call, the VidyoConnect app disconnects the guest or registered user.
- Support for camera presets on VISCA cameras
- If you're in a call with a VidyoConnect Room or VidyoRoom system that has a VISCA camera that supports camera presets, you can now see and use the presets from your VidyoConnect Desktop UI.
- Camera presets are stored camera settings, such as the camera’s position and PTZ settings. When you select a preset, the camera quickly moves to the stored position.
- For example, a VidyoConnect Room system in a patient's room may have presets set to point at the bed, the monitor, and the doorway. By selecting the "bed" preset, the camera would quickly move to point at the patient's bed.
- To access the camera presets, simply select a user that has the Far End Camera Control (FECC) feature enabled. The VidyoConnect window displays the FECC indicator on the participant’s avatar and on their video tile.
- You can then click on the Select preset drop-down and select the preset you want to move the camera to.
- Keep in mind that the preset switch is a selector, not a status indicator. That is, once you select a preset, it will go back to displaying "Select preset". This does not mean that your preset has not been selected.
- You can then click on the Select preset drop-down and select the preset you want to move the camera to.
- All the pan, tilt, and zoom functions still exist, so you have the ability to use those in addition to using camera presets.
- Note: This feature is available only with VidyoPortal version 22.3.1 or later and VidyoConnect Room or VidyoRoom version 22.3.0 or later.
- CEF update on macOS
- To improve performance, we updated the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) on macOS.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.3.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.3.0 - Resolved Issues | |
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| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15602 | An issue has been fixed where joining a call was slow on macOS when a user used two monitors and/or a dock. |
| NEP-15264 | An issue has been fixed where content sharing was not working properly on macOS when a user used two monitors and/or a dock. |
| VIDCOND-5 | When using the FECC feature, Sony SRG-120DU cameras are now able to zoom out. |
Known Issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.2.1—Jun 2022
Important Note: This is a patch release that includes only the critical security update described below.
What's new in this release
- Critical security update
- A change in our vendor for software signing certificates was required. To support those certificates, this release contains critical updates within VidyoConnect for Desktop.
- As a consequence of this change, older versions of our clients will stop auto-updating from the VidyoPortal starting July 11th.
- While the older versions will continue to work, they will fail the auto-update process and will periodically present an auto-update error until the application is manually updated.
- Updating to version 22.2.1 is mandatory if you want to be able to receive automatic updates in the future from the VidyoPortal. This version is a critical checkpoint in terms of your upgrade path. You will not be able to update to future versions automatically without first updating to this mandatory version.
- For example, if you are on version 22.2.0 now and you decide to skip 22.2.1, but you later want to update to 22.2.2 or 22.5.0, you will not be able to push out the update automatically via the VidyoPortal. Instead, your users will need to download the installer from the VidyoPortal and run the installation manually. Due to this, we strongly suggest updating to 22.2.1 now.
- If you have deployed VidyoConnect for Desktop via an MSI solution, your endpoints do not get their updates from the VidyoPortal; therefore, they are not impacted by this issue.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.6.4—Jun 2022
Important Note: This is a patch release that includes only the critical security update described below.
What's new in this release
- Critical security update
- A change in our vendor for software signing certificates was required. To support those certificates, this release contains critical updates within VidyoConnect for Desktop.
- As a consequence of this change, older versions of our clients will stop auto-updating from the VidyoPortal starting July 11th.
- While the older versions will continue to work, they will fail the auto-update process and will periodically present an auto-update error until the application is manually updated.
- Updating to version 21.6.4 is mandatory if you want to be able to receive automatic updates in the future from the VidyoPortal. This version is a critical checkpoint in terms of your upgrade path. You will not be able to update to future versions automatically without first updating to this mandatory version.
- For example, if you are on version 21.5.0 now and you decide to skip 21.6.4, but you later want to update to 21.6.8, you will not be able to push out the update automatically via the VidyoPortal. Instead, your users will need to download the installer from the VidyoPortal and run the installation manually. Due to this, we strongly suggest updating to 21.6.4 now.
- If you have deployed VidyoConnect for Desktop via an MSI solution, your endpoints do not get their updates from the VidyoPortal; therefore, they are not impacted by this issue:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.1.6—Jun 2022
Important Note: This is a patch release that includes only the critical security update described below.
What's new in this release
- Critical security update
- A change in our vendor for software signing certificates was required. To support those certificates, this release contains critical updates within VidyoConnect for Desktop.
- As a consequence of this change, older versions of our clients will stop auto-updating from the VidyoPortal starting July 11th.
- While the older versions will continue to work, they will fail the auto-update process and will periodically present an auto-update error until the application is manually updated.
- Updating to version 20.1.6 is mandatory if you want to be able to receive automatic updates in the future from the VidyoPortal. This version is a critical checkpoint in terms of your upgrade path. You will not be able to update to future versions automatically without first updating to this mandatory version.
- For example, if you are on version 20.1.5 now and you decide to skip 20.1.6, but you later want to update to 20.1.7 or 22.5.0, you will not be able to push out the update automatically via the VidyoPortal. Instead, your users will need to download the installer from the VidyoPortal and run the installation manually. Due to this, we strongly suggest updating to 20.1.6 now.
- If you have deployed VidyoConnect for Desktop via an MSI solution, your endpoints do not get their updates from the VidyoPortal; therefore, they are not impacted by this issue.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.2.0—Apr 2022
What's new in this release
- Easily view call statistics
- You can now use the new Statistics button on the VidyoConnect Settings > Help page to see statistics about your ongoing video call.
- The statistics displayed include the transmit and receive bandwidth availability and utilization, the audio and video statistics for all the participants, and more.
- You can now use the new Statistics button on the VidyoConnect Settings > Help page to see statistics about your ongoing video call.
- Better control of outbound video settings
- We've updated the VidyoConnect Settings > Audio/Video page with a new Outbound Processing Setting for configuring your processing power and a new Outbound Video Bitrate Setting for configuring your network power.
- These new settings give you finer control on how much processing power and bandwidth VidyoConnect uses, thereby enabling you to better control the quality of the video and the participant experience during conferences.
- We've updated the VidyoConnect Settings > Audio/Video page with a new Outbound Processing Setting for configuring your processing power and a new Outbound Video Bitrate Setting for configuring your network power.
- Support for PCP-USB stethoscope
- To give our healthcare customers more choices, we've added support for a new stethoscope: the ri-sonic® PCP-USB Telemedicine Stethoscope.
- This stethoscope plugs directly into the USB port and does not require a dongle.
- Epic auto moderator PIN updates
- We've updated the workflow for auto-provisioned Epic healthcare providers who join a call. Any auto-provisioned provider who now joins a call continues to be a moderator even when other auto-provisioned providers join. Prior to this release, only the auto-provisioned provider who joined the call last would have been the moderator.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.2.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.2.0 - Resolved Issues | |
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| NEP-17039 | The auto-provisioned provider who joined the call last no longer becomes the only moderator. Instead, any auto-provisioned provider who now joins the call continues to be a moderator even when other auto-provisioned providers join. |
| NEP-16947 | If a VidyoConnect Room user joins a call via the InviteID parameter from Epic CAL with a stethoscope plugged in, the VidyoConnect Room microphone is no longer muted. |
| NEP-15603 | If a legacy device is assigned as a public room's room owner, the public room can now be searched and found via the VidyoConnect app. This fix requires VidyoPortal version 22.2.1 or later. |
| NEP-14319 | When a user joins a call using certain 4K resolution or USB-C to Thunderbolt displays, there is no longer a delay starting the video. |
Known Issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 22.1.0—Mar 2022
What's new in this release
- VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.1 ships royalty-free
- This release supports VP9 only and is royalty-free.
- This royalty-free version does not require an install license from the VidyoPortal.
- Requires VidyoPortal 22.1.x or later only. Customers must upgrade to VidyoPortal 22.1.x to use this royalty-free version of the VidyoConnect for Desktop.
- Since VP9 uses a client library, which doesn't consume a license, you no longer need to go to the Admin portal Advanced options to configure your system to stop consuming a license.
- VP9 gets automatically set up when you upgrade to this version.
- H.263, H.264, and H.265 codecs no longer supported
- We no longer support H.263, H.264, and H.265 codecs.
- We now exclusively use VP9 to compile video. VidyoConnect will only encode/decode video on a tenant that supports VP9.
- If your client does not support VP8/VP9 codecs and you attempt to join a call:
- You will not receive any video and this message will display: “You are connecting to an older version of our service. Your call will be audio only.”
- You cannot enable your camera or share content.
- Tooltips for the state of media devices
- In this release, we added tooltips to let users know when any of their media devices—microphone, camera, speaker— is active or muted.
- When a user hovers over a device that is muted, the tooltip displays the name of the device and this message: "Your [device type] is muted (click to unmute)."
- When a user hovers over a device that is active (in use), the tooltip displays the name of the device and this message: "Your [device type] is active (click to mute)."
- When a user hovers over a device that is muted, the tooltip displays the name of the device and this message: "Your [device type] is muted (click to unmute)."
- In this release, we added tooltips to let users know when any of their media devices—microphone, camera, speaker— is active or muted.
- Start VidyoConnect conference in maximized screen mode
- Users now have the option to always start their VidyoConnect meetings in maximized screen mode.
- To use this feature:
- Go to Settings.
- In the General tab, select Always start conference maximized.
- Less obtrusive buttons in Epic waiting room
- If you are a healthcare customer using Epic, you'll notice we've improved the buttons in the Epic waiting rooms to make them less obtrusive:
- Buttons now fade out after three seconds.
- Buttons reappear when the user interacts with the screen.
- Buttons have shadows to enhance visibility.
- If you are a healthcare customer using Epic, you'll notice we've improved the buttons in the Epic waiting rooms to make them less obtrusive:
- Windows 8.x deprecated
- We no longer provide support for the VidyoConnect desktop app when it is installed on Windows 8.x.
- While the VidyoConnect app installed in this environment will continue to work, we will not be providing any support for it.
- VidyoConnect can no longer be installed on Windows 8.1.
- Warning messages will continue to alert users of this deprecation.
- We no longer provide support for the VidyoConnect desktop app when it is installed on Windows 8.x.
- CEF update on Windows
- To improve performance, we updated the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) on Windows.
- Performance improvements
- In this release, we’ve updated internal processes for enhanced functionality and performance.
- Remote Loki configuration.
- Switch to SDK 2.4.
- In this release, we’ve updated internal processes for enhanced functionality and performance.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 22.1.0:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 22.1.0 - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16863 | Users with Operator permissions now have full moderation capability and can start and stop recordings in rooms created by other users. |
| NEP-16368 | Users who log into VidyoConnect and then, change their network interface are now able to start their TytoCare exam. |
| NEP-16273 | On Windows with dual-core CPU, users no longer experience a 10-30 second delay when using blurred background and sharing content. Enghouse Vidyo has improved sharing performance with a change to the logic of the available CPU resource calculation. |
| NEP-15109 | The compatibility issue with using VidyoConnect and Philips SpeechMike III microphone has been fixed. |
Known Issues
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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2021 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.6.3—Jan 2022
What's new in this release
In this release, we provided resolution to this issue.
Resolved issues
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 21.6.3:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.6.3 - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16670 |
First-time users of VidyoConnect can now join their calls successfully. In addition, other users are able to join their calls at the first attempt. |
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.6.2—Dec 2021
What's new in this release
- Capture and save images during VidyoConnect calls with Epic CAL
- Version 21.6.2 enables auto-provisioned healthcare providers using the Epic CAL integration to capture a snapshot of a patient’s video or of a patient’s shared content during a VidyoConnect video consultation, and then save that captured image to a patient’s chart in the Epic ERP.
- The healthcare provider can add a description of each captured image before uploading it.
- The healthcare provider can add a description of each captured image before uploading it.
- For information about how to use this feature, see the “Capturing Images of Participants' Video and Shared Content When Using Epic” section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- This feature is available starting with VidyoPortal version 21.5.0 and is disabled by default. To enable and use this feature:
- Your Tenant Admin must enable it on the Epic Integrations page in the Tenant Admin portal. For information about how to do this, refer to version 21.5.0 of the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide.
- Your organization must use the Vidyo and Epic CAL integration. For information about how to configure the integration, refer to the Vidyo and Epic Integration with VidyoConnect Context-Aware Linking (CAL) article. For compatibility information, refer to the Epic Compatibility with Vidyo Infrastructure article.
- Your organization must have access to Epic’s App Orchard marketplace. For information about how to obtain access, contact your administrator.
- Version 21.6.2 enables auto-provisioned healthcare providers using the Epic CAL integration to capture a snapshot of a patient’s video or of a patient’s shared content during a VidyoConnect video consultation, and then save that captured image to a patient’s chart in the Epic ERP.
Due to portal changes required for the Epic Media Capturing feature, you will be unable to join a call using a link with VidyoConnect desktop versions earlier than version 21.6.2 if the link uses the new launchToken parameter. Please contact your administrator if you have trouble using this feature after you update to 21.6.2.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the issues we have resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 21.6.2:
| VidyoConnect Desktop 21.6.2 - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16565 | Users who have spaces in their Windows account usernames can now use the virtual background images. We have also eliminated the pop-up message that these users received before this fix was implemented. |
| NEP-16480 | First-time users of VidyoConnect on macOS Monterey are now able to login on the first attempt. |
| NEP-16131 | Dial-in participants can now join VidyoConnect calls without experiencing any video interruptions. |
Known Issues
No new known issues were added in this release; however, for details about the known issues from previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.6.0—Nov 2021
What's new in this release
- Korean language support
- In this release, we have added Korean translations to the VidyoConnect user interface (UI).
- You can choose your preferred language in the General tab of the VidyoConnect for desktop app.
- In this release, we have added Korean translations to the VidyoConnect user interface (UI).
- Virtual background support
- This feature enables users to display an image as their background during a call.
- Users can select from one of the seven predefined images.
- Users can upload one custom image.
- Supported image formats are PNG and JPG.
- Image size cannot exceed 2MB.
- Users can delete any image they upload but not any of the predefined ones.
- For information on how to use this feature, refer to the Using Background Blur and Virtual Backgrounds article
- This feature enables users to display an image as their background during a call.
- New way to use Background Blur
- In this release, we made a change to how you blur your background. We added a Blur image to the predefined background images so that, all you do now is click on the Blur image to blur your background.
- For information on how to use this feature, refer to the Using Background Blur and Virtual Backgrounds article.
- Auto update for guest users
- Guest users now get upgraded automatically when they join a call. The upgrade starts as soon as the user joins the call as a guest.
- The update does not interfere with the user's call. Users receive the upgrade notification only when the call ends.
- Windows 8.x deprecated
- This release marks the end of support on Window 8.1. It is the last version of VidyoConnect for desktop that can be installed on Windows 8.1.
- While VidyoConnect will continue to work on Windows 8.1 post the 21.6.0 release, automatic updates will be disabled, and users will get this notification instead:
- Support for macOS 12 Monterey
- This release of the VidyoConnect for desktop app is compatible with macOS 12.
- Support for Windows 11
- This release of the VidyoConnect for desktop app is compatible with Windows 11.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the issues we have resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 21.6.0:
| VidyoConnect Desktop - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16436 | We have resolved the issue that caused some text to overlap in the Audio/Visual tab for some of our German language users in release 21.5.0. All the text on that tab is now visible to the users. |
| NEP-16372 | We resolved the performance issues experienced with the Sony PTZ camera when connected to VidyoRoom. |
| NEP-16192 | We addressed the issues of responsiveness and consistency of movement observed with using some cameras on VidyoRoomSE. We improved the nudge APIs and zoom functionality of VidyoRoomSE to fix the issues reported. |
| NEP-11976 | We have resolved this issue. If VidyoConnect is minimized and running in the background and there is an incoming call, VidyoConnect window will be maximized and display in the foreground. |
Known Issues
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.5.1—Nov 2021
What's in this release
In this release, we provided a fix for the issue that some users had with connecting their calendar using the Office 365 integration. We also resolved the issue that caused some users who previously connected to the calendar to stop seeing their meetings in VidyoConnect for desktop.
Resolved issue
The following table lists the issue we've resolved in VidyoConnect for Desktop 21.5.1:
| VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.5.1 - Resolved Issue | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16485 | We identified the reason why users could not connect Office 365 calendar to VidyoConnect and fixed the issue in this release. |
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.5.0—Sep 2021
What's new in this release
- Epic CAL participants in a waiting room can view video content
- This feature enables our healthcare customers using Epic CAL integration to play video or music in waiting rooms for patients who are waiting for their healthcare providers to join their call. This means that a patient waiting for a physician to join their call no longer has to stare at a blank screen. The waiting room can be customized such that while waiting, the patient can:
- view a video.
- listen to audio (with or without a background image).
- see a background image (with or without audio).
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Providers can specify the video, audio, and background image content to play in the waiting room. They also have the ability to select different content to play in the waiting room for different calls.
- To use this feature, the Tenant Admin must configure it on VidyoPortal version 21.4.0 or later, and end users must be running VidyoConnect for Desktop version 21.5.0 or later or VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC version 21.4.0 or later.
- For more information about the new configuration parameters for this feature, refer to the "Other Configuration Parameters" table in the Using VidyoConnect: Admin-Level Functions article.
- For information about how to configure Epic CAL integration for this feature, refer to the "Playing Audio or Video Content to Epic CAL Participants in a Waiting Room" section of the Vidyo and Epic Integration with VidyoConnect Context-Aware Linking (CAL) article.
- For information about how to configure the Tenant Admin Portal for this feature, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide version 21.4.0 or later.
- This feature enables our healthcare customers using Epic CAL integration to play video or music in waiting rooms for patients who are waiting for their healthcare providers to join their call. This means that a patient waiting for a physician to join their call no longer has to stare at a blank screen. The waiting room can be customized such that while waiting, the patient can:
- High-frame content share with audio
- This feature enables users to share audio with shared content at high definition, up to 1080p 30fps.
- Users are able to share sound from their computer audio to the other participants on the call while sharing content.
- Enhanced input/output device selection
- This release includes an enhancement that makes it easy for users to set any of their connected devices (mic, speaker, or camera) as the preferred device for VidyoConnect calls.
- When VidyoConnect is first installed, it uses the system default devices.
- Users can now easily select an input/output device as the preferred device in the dropdown list of the connected devices. The selected device will be used as long as it is connected.
- If the preferred device is not connected or or no longer available, VidyoConnect will use the system default.
- If a user connects a new device that was selected as preferred, VidyoConnect will automatically switch to that preferred device and start to use it. If the user is in a call, a prompt appears to notify the user of the switch in devices.
- Also included in the updated audio/video settings is a user's ability to set the default mute state of their devices (mic, speaker, or camera).
- On the VidyoConnect app Settings page, users can mute or turn off their devices for all calls.
- Users can enable devices in a call.
- On the beauty screen, users can mute/unmute a device for one call.
- To learn more about input/output device selection, refer to the Using Friendly Device Selection section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Feature article.
- This release includes an enhancement that makes it easy for users to set any of their connected devices (mic, speaker, or camera) as the preferred device for VidyoConnect calls.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the issues we have resolved in VidyoClient for Desktop version 21.5.1:
| VidyoConnect Desktop - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16306 | Users using the VidyoConnect app to join video calls launched through Citrix now have SMS option to invite participants to join their call. |
| NEP-16194 |
Depending on browser window size, TytoCare dashboard was unusable as users were unable to see the “Continue” button and were not able to proceed. Now, TytoCare dashboard iFrame width is limited to 600px and the “Continue” button is visible on every browser window size. |
| NEP-16042 | In this release, we have fixed the issue with VidyoConnect lag experienced by users on application start. The issue was caused by VidyoConnect loading the external libraries on application start, slowing down the load time on some network connections. Now, these libraries are included in VidyoConnect and start time is improved |
| NEP-15983 | We have fixed the issue that caused the abrupt interruptions experienced in VidyoConnect 21.3.1 when "blur background" is enabled. |
| NEP-9181 | In the call statistics window for VidyoConnect Desktop, non-English characters are now legible. |
Known Issues
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.4.0—Aug 2021
What's new in this release
- Ability to share video in a call (experimental)
- This is an experimental feature and performance may vary by machine
- To share a video, click the Video option.
- Videos display up to 1080p resolution and play up to 30 frames per second (fps).
- This is an experimental feature and performance may vary by machine
- Post-call URL
- This feature enables Tenant Admins to configure a URL that automatically opens in the browsers of meeting participants at the end of a call.
- It can be used to redirect meeting participants to a specific webpage to complete a survey.
- It can also be used to redirect participants to a company website or online store after a demo.
- This feature enables Tenant Admins to configure a URL that automatically opens in the browsers of meeting participants at the end of a call.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in this release.
| VidyoConnect Desktop - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15793 | Black tiles no longer display for participants until audio is received from them. |
| NEP-15350 | Now, when a meeting ends, the mic disengages and the camera light turns off. |
| NEP-14783 | On macOS Big Sur, VidyoConnect now launches as expected after an installation or an update. |
Known Issues
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.3.1—Jul 2021
What's new in this release
- Fixed the issue with video preferences changing automatically to Voice+Content
- This release fixes an issue that caused the video preferences of some participants to change automatically to Voice+Content (allowing audio and content sharing but no audio). With this fix, video preferences only change to reflect the participant's selection.
- Added Settings label to the Settings button
- The word "Settings" now appears on the Settings button for easy identification.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in this release.
| VidyoConnect Desktop - Resolved Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15901 | The video preferences of participants no longer change automatically. |
Known Issues
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.3.0—Jul 2021
What's new in this release
- Blur background feature
- This release adds support for blurring the background during your video calls. When this feature is enabled, your image appears clearly, but your background is subtly concealed.
- This feature is available for Windows 10 64-bit and macOS.
- To blur the background for your calls, select the Blur background checkbox on the VidyoConnect Settings > Audio/Video screen.
- This release adds support for blurring the background during your video calls. When this feature is enabled, your image appears clearly, but your background is subtly concealed.
- Easily add video and audio to your direct calls when your Video Preferences setting is set to Voice + Content or Room Content Share
- If you receive or make a direct call when your Video Preferences is set to Voice + Content, your camera will be muted, but you can unmute it if you want the other call participant to see you. If you receive or make a direct call when your Video Preferences is set to Room Content Share, your camera and mic will be muted, but you can unmute both if you want the other participant to see and hear you.
- Prior to this version, the same scenarios would require you to end the direct call, go to the Settings > Audio/Video screen, change your Video Preferences to a setting that uses video, and then restart your direct call.
- Prior to this version, the same scenarios would require you to end the direct call, go to the Settings > Audio/Video screen, change your Video Preferences to a setting that uses video, and then restart your direct call.
- For more information about Video Preferences, refer to the "Using Video Preferences" section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- If you receive or make a direct call when your Video Preferences is set to Voice + Content, your camera will be muted, but you can unmute it if you want the other call participant to see you. If you receive or make a direct call when your Video Preferences is set to Room Content Share, your camera and mic will be muted, but you can unmute both if you want the other participant to see and hear you.
- New way to accept the User Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
- Prior to this release, you had to select checkboxes to agree to the Vidyo User Terms & Conditions and the Vidyo Privacy Policy before you could join your call. Now, as indicated by a message on the beauty screen, you accept the User Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy by simply clicking the Join button.
- Prior to this release, you had to select checkboxes to agree to the Vidyo User Terms & Conditions and the Vidyo Privacy Policy before you could join your call. Now, as indicated by a message on the beauty screen, you accept the User Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy by simply clicking the Join button.
- More control over the display of the participants list and chat panel
- You can now control the participants list and chat panel via the VidyoConnect Settings > General page:
- Select the Open participants list when joining the call checkbox if you want to display the participants list on the left side of the app whenever you join a call. This option is enabled by default.
- Select the Open chat panel when joining the call checkbox if you want to display the chat panel on the right side of the app whenever you join a call. This option is disabled by default.
- You can now control the participants list and chat panel via the VidyoConnect Settings > General page:
- Additional MSI parameters
- These are the newly added MSI parameters for this release:
- The SHOWTIMER MSI parameter enables or disables a timer from displaying on the VidyoConnect desktop app to let conference participants know how long they’ve been in the conference. Disabled is the default.
- The OPENPARTICIPANTLISTONJOIN and OPENCHATONJOIN MSI parameters enable or disable the participants list and chat panel from displaying when a user joins a call. Enabled is the default for OPENPARTICIPANTLISTONJOIN. Disabled is the default for OPENCHATONJOIN.
- Users can override these MSI parameter settings from the VidyoConnect Settings > General screen (shown above).
- For more information about the MSI parameters, see the "Using the VidyoConnect for Desktop MSI Installer" section of the Using VidyoConnect: Admin-Level Functions article.
- These are the newly added MSI parameters for this release:
Resolved issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in the VidyoConnect desktop app for version 21.3.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.3.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15636 | When Dark mode is selected, the background of the chat panel in the VidyoConnect desktop app is now dark. |
| NEP-15635 | In the Create a Webinar pop-up, some unclear wording for the camera and microphone mute and disable descriptions has been corrected. |
| NEP-15633 | The VidyoConnect desktop app no longer resets MSI parameters after the user leaves a webinar. |
| NEP-15595 | When sending a VidyoConnect meeting invitation on Windows 10 with Outlook as the default mail app, the body of the email invitation now correctly populates in the body of the invite rather than in the "To" field. |
| NEP-15569 | The VidyoConnect installer filename includes the conference information. Sometimes, due to OS filename length restriction, the VidyoConnect installer filename (which includes conference information) gets truncated and VidyoConnect cannot proceed with joining the call. In version 21.3.0, the message "Please go back to the browser and reload the page with the room link" appears so users know how to work around this OS issue. |
| NEP-15118 | Diagonal lines no longer occasionally appear in the background of the VidyoConnect desktop app when the chat panel is open. |
Known issues
There are no new known issues in this release; however, to view the known issues for previous releases, the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.2.0 (for healthcare customers)—May 2021
What's new in this release
- Invite others to join your call by dialing out or by using SMS
- To invite another participant to your call by dialing out:
- Click the Call tab on the left side of the VidyoConnect app and enter the phone number of the person you want to invite.
- To see the list of available country codes, click the small arrow near the flag icon. You must enter a country code from the list since only those on the list have been set up on your system.
- As of this release, service to support the dial out feature is limited to the United States and Canada.
- As of this release, service to support the dial out feature is limited to the United States and Canada.
- When you finish entering the number, click Call.
- A message appears on the upper-right of the VidyoConnect app indicating that an outgoing call is being placed to the number you entered.
- Once the user receives the call, they are automatically added to your ongoing VidyoConnect meeting.
- If the user doesn't answer the call and you try to call them again, a message appears asking if you’re sure you want to call again.
- Messages also appear if you entered an invalid country code, the incorrect number of digits, the wrong number format, or if the room is locked.
- If the user doesn't answer the call and you try to call them again, a message appears asking if you’re sure you want to call again.
- Click the Call tab on the left side of the VidyoConnect app and enter the phone number of the person you want to invite.
- To invite another participant to your call by using SMS:
- Click the SMS tab on the left side of the VidyoConnect app and then enter the phone number of the person you want to invite.
- To see the list of available country codes, click the small arrow near the flag icon. You must enter a country code from the list since only those on the list have been set up on your system.
- As of this release, service to support the SMS feature is limited to the United States and Canada.
- When you finish entering the number, either accept the default message in the "Enter text message" text box or change the message as desired.
- If the room has PIN code, a message below the "Enter text message" text box reminds you that you must tell the invited participant what the PIN code is.
- Click Send SMS.
- A message appears on the upper-right of the VidyoConnect app indicating that an SMS message was sent to the number you entered.
- Once the user receives the SMS message, they can open the link and join the VidyoConnect meeting. Depending on their server, they may join using VidyoConnect for WebRTC or using their mobile client.
- If the user doesn't respond and you try to send them an SMS message again, a message appears asking if you’re sure you want to send the SMS again.
- Messages also appear if you entered an invalid country code, the incorrect number of digits, the wrong number format, or if the room is locked.
- Click the SMS tab on the left side of the VidyoConnect app and then enter the phone number of the person you want to invite.
- Feature availability:
- You can invite others to your call by dialing out or by using SMS if you’re a registered user who has launched the video call. Additionally, if you became the call moderator using the moderator PIN, you can invite others to join the call by dialing out, but you cannot invite them using SMS.
- You cannot invite other users if you are simply a participant or guest that has joined the call.
- Currently, the dial out and SMS features are available to VidyoCloud Health customers only. However, both features will be rolled out to other VidyoCloud customers periodically. On-premises customers will be able to get these features in the near future.
- Note: If you’re a VidyoCloud customer, new custom parameters that support these features will be automatically pushed to your tenants. Do NOT modify or delete these parameters because doing so could prevent the features from working. If you want to change the parameters in any way, contact VidyoCloud Support first.
- You can invite others to your call by dialing out or by using SMS if you’re a registered user who has launched the video call. Additionally, if you became the call moderator using the moderator PIN, you can invite others to join the call by dialing out, but you cannot invite them using SMS.
- For more information about how to invite others to your call by dialing out or by SMS, refer to the "Inviting Participants to Join an Ongoing Call" section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- To invite another participant to your call by dialing out:
- View participant surnames in chat
- When using chat in the VidyoConnect app, you can now see both the first name and last number of the participants who are writing the chat messages.
- This feature makes it easier to distinguish who wrote each message, especially when more than one participant has the same first name.
- When using chat in the VidyoConnect app, you can now see both the first name and last number of the participants who are writing the chat messages.
- Select input and output devices more easily
- This release includes several enhancements that enable you to select, switch, and test your camera, microphone, and speaker devices more easily. For example:
- Whether you’re on the beauty screen or you’re in a call, a small arrow now appears near each device icon so you can view a pop-up of the available devices and select or switch your devices without having to go into Settings.
- The beauty screen now also allows you to test your mic and speaker before joining a call: a bar shows the noise level of your mic and a “Test sound” button sends a sound to your speaker.
- Whether you’re on the beauty screen or you’re in a call, a small arrow now appears near each device icon so you can view a pop-up of the available devices and select or switch your devices without having to go into Settings.
- This release includes several enhancements that enable you to select, switch, and test your camera, microphone, and speaker devices more easily. For example:
Resolved issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in the VidyoConnect desktop app for version 21.2.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.2.0 - Resolved Issue |
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| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15549 | When the directDial Custom Invocation parameter is used, additional parameters, such as muteCameraOnJoin and muteMicOnJoin, do not get processed. |
Known issues
There are no new known issues in this release; however, to view the known issues for previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.2.0 (for non-healthcare customers)—May 2021
What's new in this release
- View participant surnames in chat
- When using chat in the VidyoConnect app, you can now see both the first name and last number of the participants who are writing the chat messages.
- This feature makes it easier to distinguish who wrote each message, especially when more than one participant has the same first name.
- When using chat in the VidyoConnect app, you can now see both the first name and last number of the participants who are writing the chat messages.
- Select input and output devices more easily
- This release includes several enhancements that enable you to select, switch, and test your camera, microphone, and speaker devices more easily. For example:
- Whether you’re on the beauty screen or you’re in a call, a small arrow now appears near each device icon so you can view a pop-up of the available devices and select or switch your devices without having to go into Settings.
- The beauty screen now also allows you to test your mic and speaker before joining a call: a bar shows the noise level of your mic and a “Test sound” button sends a sound to your speaker.
- Whether you’re on the beauty screen or you’re in a call, a small arrow now appears near each device icon so you can view a pop-up of the available devices and select or switch your devices without having to go into Settings.
- This release includes several enhancements that enable you to select, switch, and test your camera, microphone, and speaker devices more easily. For example:
Resolved issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in the VidyoConnect desktop app for version 21.2.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.2.0 - Resolved Issue |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15549 | When the directDial Custom Invocation parameter is used, additional parameters, such as muteCameraOnJoin and muteMicOnJoin, do not get processed. |
Known issues
There are no new known issues in this release; however, to view the known issues for previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 21.1.0—Apr 2021
What's new in this release
- New webinar feature
- The VidyoConnect desktop app now allows you to create webinars, invite users to your webinars, assign the roles of Presenter, Listener, or Moderator to the users, and configure which functions are available to the users in those roles.
- To create a new webinar, click the Meetings tab in the left panel and then click the + sign. You can then enter a name for your webinar, select your room, and choose whether you want Presenter, Listener, and/or Moderator user roles in your webinar.
- For each user role, you can configure the default state of various functions, including whether the users' cameras and mics are muted and can be unmuted, whether the cameras and mics are disabled and cannot be enabled, and whether users in the different roles can share content, view the participants list, and chat. For the Moderator role, you can also set a moderator PIN.
- The VidyoConnect desktop app conveniently provides different links to the webinar for each user role. You simply need to copy the appropriate link and share it or send it in a calendar invite to the users in each role.
- To create a new webinar, click the Meetings tab in the left panel and then click the + sign. You can then enter a name for your webinar, select your room, and choose whether you want Presenter, Listener, and/or Moderator user roles in your webinar.
- This feature requires VidyoPortal version 21.2.0 or later.
- The VidyoConnect desktop app now allows you to create webinars, invite users to your webinars, assign the roles of Presenter, Listener, or Moderator to the users, and configure which functions are available to the users in those roles.
- Conference duration timer
- The new conference duration timer that appears in the upper-right corner of the VidyoConnect desktop app while you are in a call lets you know how long you’ve been in the conference.
- This timer is disabled by default, but you can enable it from the VidyoConnect Settings screen.
- When the conference ends, a message appears indicating your total participation time. If you recorded the conference, the message also conveniently provides a link to the recording.
- The new conference duration timer that appears in the upper-right corner of the VidyoConnect desktop app while you are in a call lets you know how long you’ve been in the conference.
- Ability to select from the four most recently used portals
- To log in to your VidyoConnect desktop app, you have to indicate which portal you'd like to sign into. Sometimes, however, it can sometimes be difficult to remember the URLs of the portals. With this version of the app, you can simply tap on the portal field to see a drop-down menu of the four portals you used most recently.
- To log in to your VidyoConnect desktop app, you have to indicate which portal you'd like to sign into. Sometimes, however, it can sometimes be difficult to remember the URLs of the portals. With this version of the app, you can simply tap on the portal field to see a drop-down menu of the four portals you used most recently.
- Auto-provisioning of providers via Epic CAL
- Using Vidyo’s Epic Context-Aware Linking (CAL) integration, providers can now be automatically provisioned into their Tenant.
- Providers can now also perform moderation actions in their Epic CAL conferences, including:
- Inviting other users via links
- Muting participants
- Inviting other registered users to the conference
- Disconnecting participants
- Dialing out to SIP or H.323 devices
- Provisioned providers can be configured to get automatically logged out at the end of their conferences.
- This feature requires VidyoPortal version 21.2.0 or later.
- For information about how to configure Epic CAL integration, refer to the Vidyo and Epic Integration with VidyoConnect Context-Aware Linking (CAL) article. For compatibility information, refer to the Epic Compatibility with Vidyo Infrastructure article.
- Spanish language Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- When the VidyoConnect Desktop app is set to the Spanish language and a user clicks the link to the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, that user will see the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy in Spanish.
- "Generate Diagnostic Report" renamed to "Generate Logs"
- The VidyoConnect desktop app Settings > Help screen enables you to generate logs that you can then send to Vidyo Support. Instead of using the term "Generate Diagnostic Report" for this function, we now call it "Generate Logs".
Resolved issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in the VidyoConnect desktop app for version 21.1.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 21.1.0 - Resolved Issue |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-15249 | When the VidyoConnect desktop app has been set to a non-English language and a user clicks a guest link and then clicks the Terms of Service link, the Terms of Service page now appears as expected. |
| NEP-14711 | Users of smooth FECC cameras on VidyoConnect for Desktop can now fully zoom out their cameras. |
Known issues
To view the known issues for this and previous releases, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.4.0—Feb 2021
What's New in This Release
- Updated Libraries
- In this release, we've updated underlying libraries for the audio and video codecs to support quality improvements in future Native WebRTC releases.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.4.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.4.0 - Resolved Issue |
|
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| IOWEBRTC-1453 | When a participant using the VidyoConnect app on an iOS device rotates the device a few times, video artifacts can no longer be seen. |
There are no new known issues for this release; however, if you want to review previously documented known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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2020 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.3.0
What's New in This Release
- New Calendar Add-On and Integrations
- In this release, you can easily schedule meetings from your preferred calendar with:
- VidyoConnect Google® Add-On
- Microsoft® Office 365 calendar integration
- Exchange calendar integration
- VidyoConnect Google Add-On
To install and use the Google Add-On:
- Click the G Suite Marketplace link or open your Google Calendar and select the Get Add-Ons
button. - Search for and click VidyoConnect Google Calendar Add-In download icon.
- Click Install and click Continue.
- Open your Google Calendar.
The VidyoConnect app icon displays in the right side of your Google Calendar.
- Click the VidyoConnect app
icon.
The Sign in pop-up displays.
- Select Sign in to schedule a new meeting or edit an existing meeting.
The VidyoConnect page opens with this message, "Get started by opening or editing an event".
- Select a date in the calendar to add a new meeting or edit an existing meeting.
The new meeting page opens.
NOTE: If you are editing an existing meeting, the Update Vidyo Meeting button will display instead of the Create Vidyo Meeting button. - Enter or select the following information for a new meeting, or edit any of the meeting detail options for an existing event:
- Meeting Title - In the top of the page, enter a new meeting name or edit the existing name.
- Date and Time - Select the correct date and time of the meeting.
- Event Details - Click this tab to add video conferencing (Vidyo Meeting)
- Find a Time - Open this tab to find a meeting date and time.
- Description - Add a description to the meeting.
- Access code - Add an access code that requires participants to enter before the meeting.
- When you finish entering and selecting the details for your new meeting, select the Create Vidyo Meeting button, or if you edited an existing meeting, click the Update Vidyo Meeting button.
The VidyoConnect meeting was created or updated in Google Calendar.
- Click the G Suite Marketplace link or open your Google Calendar and select the Get Add-Ons
- Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange Calendar Integrations
- Integrate your Office 365 and Exchange calendars to add and join calls from within the VidyoConnect app.
NOTE: You do not need the Outlook application installed on your computer. - Click the Add
button within the VidyoConnect app to schedule meetings and join calls that display under the Today's Meeting tab. - To integrate your calendar with Office 365 or Exchange:
- From Settings > Integrations, click Office 365 or Exchange.
NOTE: If you click the Google Calendar Add-on from the Integrations tab, instead of navigating to G Suite Marketplace, the portal address will prepopulate in the Add-on log in page. - When you sync your calendar for the first time, we'll open the Office 365 or Google website in your browser so you can log in and grant us permission to access your calendar.
- From your browser, enter your email address and password in the designated fields and then grant permission to access your calendar.
- Click the Connect button.
Your calendar is integrated.
- From Settings > Integrations, click Office 365 or Exchange.
- Integrate your Office 365 and Exchange calendars to add and join calls from within the VidyoConnect app.
- In this release, you can easily schedule meetings from your preferred calendar with:
- General Tab End-User Experience Enhancements
- From the Settings > General tab, you can customize your application in three new ways.
- Enable notification sounds
- Select the Enable notifications sounds checkbox if you would like notification sounds to occur every time a person joins or leaves a call.
- By default, the Enable notifications sounds checkbox is deselected because these sounds can be distracting during large meetings or webinars.
- Always keep application on top
- Select the Always keep application on top checkbox to allow you to easily find and keep the VidyoConnect desktop application window always on top of other application windows.
- If you didn’t enable the ALWAYSONTOP MSI parameter (which was released in version 20.1.2) during installation, you can select this checkbox instead of using the parameter. If you did enable the ALWAYSONTOP MSI parameter during installation, this checkbox will be selected by default.
- Always start calls in mini view
- Enable the Always start calls in mini view checkbox to start calls in the small Mini Player mode window. The Mini Player mode is helpful when:
- You have a small screen and minimal amount of display space.
- You need to easily and quickly maneuver from one application to another when multi-tasking during a meeting without having the meeting screen take up your entire display window space.
- NOTE: If you want change from Mini Player Mode to Grid View or Theatre View, just select the Layout button.
- Enable the Always start calls in mini view checkbox to start calls in the small Mini Player mode window. The Mini Player mode is helpful when:
- Enable notification sounds
- From the Settings > General tab, you can customize your application in three new ways.
- Lock Meeting Room In-Call
- When you join a call from your room as a moderator or presenter, you can now lock your room by selecting the Lock Room
button from the Moderate call pop-up.
- Once the room is locked, a message will appear in the upper-right hand corner of the application: "Room is now locked. Additional participants cannot join the conference".
- When you join a call from your room as a moderator or presenter, you can now lock your room by selecting the Lock Room
- Other Resolved Issues
- In this release, we've also resolved other issues for enhanced usability and functionality.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.3.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.3.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-14746 |
An issue was corrected where the self-view stopped displaying. |
| NEP-14651 |
When a user selects a new device in the VidyoConnect for desktop application, the translation for the German word "hide" in the pop-up was corrected to "Ausblenden". |
| NEP-14585 |
A cropping issue was corrected where the image received from a participant's phone or tablet in portrait-mode was too enlarged and zoomed in. |
| NEP-14467 | An issue was resolved in versions 20.3.0 where the VidyoConnect for desktop application crashed after an H.323/SIP endpoint dropped from the call. |
| NEP-14417 | An issue was fixed where the application incorrectly opened a Windows folder instead of opening the Control Meeting page when trying to moderate a call after selecting Moderate call>Open in browser. |
| NEP-9984 | An issue was resolved so that an Admin cannot start a recording and have access to the invite controls in the room of another tenant since Moderation controls are not available for the room on another tenant. |
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.2.1
What's New in This Release
- Reinstated Right-Click Functionality for Device Selection
- Users can once again right-click on the camera, microphone, or speaker icon in the VidyoConnect toolbar when they want to switch to a different device.
- Correct Display of Diacritics When Using Epic CAL
- If a participant's name includes diacritics, the diacritics will now display correctly when using Epic with Context Aware Linking (CAL).
- Email Invitations Display Correct Subject Line Information
- When a user clicks Send invitation from the VidyoConnect app, the email invitations now correctly display the subject information in the "Subject" field rather than in the "To" field.
- Other Resolved Issues
- In this release, we've also resolved other issues for enhanced usability and functionality.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.2.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.2.1 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-14521 |
The verbiage in the Friendly Device Selection notification was changed from "dismiss" to "hide". |
| NEP-14439 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where devices (such as cameras, microphones, and speakers) are no longer muted when they are re-enabled or plugged back in after all devices were previously disabled or unplugged. |
| NEP-14431 | Enghouse Vidyo reinstated the functionality where users can right-click on the camera, microphone, or speaker icon in the VidyoConnect toolbar in order to switch to a different device. |
| NEP-14386 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where diacritics in a participant name did not appear correctly when using Epic with Context Aware Linking. |
| NEP-14375 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where email invitations to VidyoConnect meetings would open with the "Subject" information erroneously appearing in the "To" field. |
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.2.0
What's New in This Release
- Friendly Device Selection
- Friendly Device Selection enables you to:
- View which speaker, microphone, and camera devices you’re using while you're in a VidyoConnect call.
- Easily switch to a new device.
- Clearly see whenever the device selection has been changed.
- For more information, refer to the "Using Friendly Device Selection" section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- Friendly Device Selection enables you to:
- Video Preferences
- Video Preferences allows you to select from four pre-configured performance profiles:
- High-Quality Video — This option provides the best video experience possible on your device and network.
- Resource-Optimized Video — This default option provides a great video experience while conserving processing power and bandwidth.
- Voice + Content — This option provides an audio-only experience with the ability to view and share content. (Your video and cameras will be disabled.)
- Room Content Share — This option is for VidyoRoom conference users who want wireless content sharing and viewing. Benefits include reduced audio issues (such as echos) and no need for extra cables.
- For more information, refer to these articles:
- If you are a user and want details about how to use this feature, refer to the "Using Video Preferences" section of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- If you are an admin and want to configure this feature using the MSI installer or Custom Invocation, refer to the "Using the VidyoConnect for Desktop MSI Installer" section or "Using Custom Invocation" section of the Using VidyoConnect: Admin-Level Functions article.
- Video Preferences allows you to select from four pre-configured performance profiles:
- Relocation of Whiteboard Feature
- When you click the Share applications
button on the VidyoConnect toolbar, you will now see the whiteboard as one of the applications that you can share. - The Share Whiteboard
button has been removed from the toolbar, thereby preventing novice users from inadvertently selecting the wrong button when they want to share content. - For more information about how to share content and use the whiteboard, refer to the "Using the Content/Screen Share Feature" and "Using the Whiteboard" sections of the Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article.
- When you click the Share applications
- Ukrainian Language Support
- If you're a Ukrainian speaker, you can now enjoy viewing the VidyoConnect desktop application in the Ukrainian language.
- VidyoConnect Login Via Custom Invocation
- This Custom Invocation feature enables admins to keep users logged in to the VidyoConnect application by providing their credentials.
- The following arguments are supported:
- username
- password
- logoutIfLogin
- keepMeSignIn
- For example: vidyo://login?portal=https://portal address&username=user&password=password
&logoutIfLogin=true&keepMeSignIn=true - This feature is available only if it is supported by the portal and only for non-SAML authentication.
- If you are an admin and want to set up VidyoConnect login using Custom Invocation, refer to the "Using Custom Invocation" section of the Using VidyoConnect: Admin-Level Functions article.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.2.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.2.0 - Resolved Issues |
|
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-14265 |
If a moderator terminates a call when the VidyoConnect application was invoked with the Custom Invocation parameter quituserHangup=true, the VidyoConnect client now successfully terminates. |
| NEP-14033 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where joining a call was delayed on certain network configurations (such as VPN configurations) due to delays in loading some libraries. |
| NEP-14022 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where the room owner did not have access to the moderator mute controls if they were invited to the call by another moderator. |
| NEP-14014 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where some users were unable to successfully connect to the Microsoft Exchange calendar. |
| NEP-13941 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed a translation typo in a German error message. |
| NEP-13649 | When a user clicks "Send invitation" on the Room Details page of the VidyoConnect app, the "Invite text has been copied to your clipboard" message now appears (if the invite text was configured on the VidyoPortal tenant). Users can then paste the invite text into their email invitation if they wish to do so. |
| NEP-12870 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where the recording action would fail under certain conditions and display an erroneous disk error message. The fix provided with this release prevents the recording action from failing. |
| NEP-11171 | By utilizing performance profiles, VidyoConnect users with older computers that have less processing power can now run the VidyoConnect app without significantly slowing down the app or increasing CPU usage. |
| NEP-10771 | By utilizing performance profiles, VidyoConnect users with certain Mac computers can now share content with the VidyoConnect app without significantly increasing CPU usage. |
For details about the known issues, see the Known Issues section later in this article.
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.1.2
What's New in This Release
- Epic Integration Updates
Epic customers must upgrade to the latest VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter version 19.3.0. Refer to the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Releases article for the latest files and resolved issues in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter: About Version 19.3.0 section. - Support for Always-on-Top Window Mode
- When Always-on-Top mode is set, the VidyoConnect desktop application window always remains on top of other windows.
- System administrators can enable or disable this feature using the VidyoConnect for Desktop MSI installer which now supports the ALWAYSONTOP install parameter. This parameter is saved in the registry under the local machine (HKLM).
- If the ALWAYSONTOP parameter is passed with a value = 1, the VidyoConnect desktop application will always remain on top of other applications.
- If the ALWAYSONTOP parameter is not passed or is passed with a value = 0, the VidyoConnect desktop application will remain on top of other applications only while content is being shared.
- For more information about the MSI installer, refer to the VidyoConnect for Desktop MSI Installer article.
- Updates for Epic Context-Aware Linking (CAL) Users
- When a user who does not yet have the VidyoConnect desktop application installed clicks an Epic CAL link to a meeting, that user will no longer automatically join the meeting after the VidyoConnect installation is completed.
- Instead, after installation, the VidyoConnect desktop application will display this message: "Please go back to the browser to restart the page with room link".
- Note: You must upgrade to VidyoPortal version 19.3.0.335 or later in order for this update to take effect.
- If an Epic CAL user is on a VidyoConnect call for six hours without any other participants, the VidyoConnect application will drop the call.
- When a user who does not yet have the VidyoConnect desktop application installed clicks an Epic CAL link to a meeting, that user will no longer automatically join the meeting after the VidyoConnect installation is completed.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.1.2:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.1.2 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-13973 | If an Epic CAL user is on a VidyoConnect call for six hours without any other participants, the VidyoConnect application will drop the call. |
| NEP-13928 | When a user who does not have the VidyoConnect desktop application installed clicks an Epic CAL link to a meeting, that user will no longer automatically join the meeting after the VidyoConnect application is installed. Instead, the VidyoConnect desktop application will display this message: "Please go back to the browser to restart the page with room link". |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.1.1
What's New?
- Support for Direct Dial Custom Invocation is Now Available for On-Premises Customers
- The direct dial custom invocation feature allows third-party partners and developers to initiate direct calls in the VidyoConnect for desktop application.
- To enable the direct dial feature, set Custom Invocation with the directDial parameter. For more information, refer to the Using Custom Invocation article.
- NOTE: This feature is not yet available for WebRTC customers.
- Resolved Issues
- In this release, Enghouse Vidyo resolved several bugs to improve performance and usability.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.1.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.1.1 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-8324 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where the application would incorrectly log a user out when there was any type of Internet, WiFI, or network outage. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 20.1.0
What's New?
- Enable Dark Theme
- To enable dark theme and decrease the brightness of the VidyoConnect desktop application background, click the Settings button
in the upper-right corner of the page. Then, from the General tab, select the Enable dark theme checkbox to change the application background from white to black.
- NOTE: If you prefer a brighter and white application background, do not select this checkbox.
- NOTE: If you prefer a brighter and white application background, do not select this checkbox.
- The dark theme is especially useful in cases where hospital patients want the application background brightness reduced in order to more easily rest or sleep; yet need the computer monitor near them for a nurse at a nurse’s station to observe them in their rooms.
- To enable dark theme and decrease the brightness of the VidyoConnect desktop application background, click the Settings button
- Additional Adapter Support for the ThinkLabs One™ Digital Stethoscope:
- If you choose to use this digital stethoscope, you can use any of the following adapters:
- Audio-Technica ATR2USB 3.5 mm to USB (previously recommended)
- Audio-Technica ATR USB microphone
- Creative Sound BlasterX G1
- Creative Sound Blaster Play! 3
- If you choose to use this digital stethoscope, you can use any of the following adapters:
- New Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera Supported
- The AVAYA HC050 PTZ camera is now supported with the VidyoConnect desktop application version 20.1.0
- Resolved Issues
- In this release of the desktop application, Enghouse Vidyo resolved several bugs to improve performance and usability.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 20.1.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 20.1.0 - Resolved Issues |
|
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-13109 | Two or more SIP/H.323 endpoints are now able to join a conference. |
| NEP-12865 | An issue was fixed where, in calls in which the admin muted all the participants' microphones, some users had to re-select their microphone device within the VidyoConnect application in order to be heard. |
| NEP-12612 | The Switch to moderator button is no longer displayed in the VidyoConnect application if there is no moderator PIN set for the room. |
| NEP-12595 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed a macOS issue where unnecessary data memory files were being kept. |
| NEP-12586 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed a macOS issue where no ringing device was selected on the VidyoConnect Audio/Video tab after an upgrade. |
| NEP-12200 | This release fixes an issue where, when the admin/room owner started a recording and then shared content, that admin/room owner could not stop the recording from the minimized view because the appropriate buttons were obscured. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.4.3
On-premises customers can download this version on February 12, 2020, and cloud customers will automatically be upgraded on February 20, 2020.
What's Resolved in This Release
- Shareable Applications Display Correctly
- In this release, we fixed an issue where the “What would you like to share?” window (which displays when users click the Share
button on the VidyoConnect desktop application) would sometimes appear blank rather than displaying the list of applications available to be shared.
- In this release, we fixed an issue where the “What would you like to share?” window (which displays when users click the Share
- German Special Letters Appear Properly With Microsoft Outlook Calendar® Integration
- This release fixes an issue that occurred for some Microsoft Outlook calendar integrations where the German letters ä, ö, ü and ß, and other non-English characters, were not correctly displayed in meeting titles, descriptions, and the participant’s list on the VidyoConnect desktop application. These characters should now render properly.
- Japanese and German Words Accurately Translated
- The accurate Japanese translation for the word speaking now appears on the Active Speaker pop-up on the VidyoConnect desktop application.
- The accurate German translation for the words cancel and quit now appear on the Cancel and Quit buttons on the VidyoConnect desktop application.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.4.3:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.4.3 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-13291 | This release fixes an issue that occurred for some Microsoft Outlook calendar integrations where the German letters ä, ö, ü and ß, and other non-English characters, were not correctly displayed in meeting titles, descriptions, and the participant’s list on the VidyoConnect desktop application. These characters should now render properly. |
| NEP-13054 | In the upper-left corner of the VidyoConnect desktop application, the Active Speaker pop-up now displays the accurate Japanese translation for the word speaking. |
| NEP-12619 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where the “What would you like to share?” window (which displays when users click the Share button on the VidyoConnect desktop application) would sometimes appear blank rather than displaying the list of applications available to be shared. |
| NEP-12614 | The Cancel and Quit buttons on the VidyoConnect desktop application now display the accurate German translations for the words cancel and quit. |
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2019 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.4.2
What's New in This Release
- Fixed Issues
- This release includes minor fixes and improvements that impact specific users.
- Microsoft® Outlook Integration Updates
- Digitally signed utility executables are now shipped with the VidyoConnect desktop application. These utilities are used for Microsoft Outlook integration and are also used in the VidyoConnect upgrade process:
- VidyoNeoOutLookPluginReg.exe
- VidyoNeoOutLookPluginReg64.exe
- VidyoNeoOutlookPluginSrv.exe
- VidyoConnectMailCompanion.exe
- findproc.exe
- findproc_x64.exe
- Findproc_x86.ex
- For more details, see the "Resolved Issues" section below.
- Digitally signed utility executables are now shipped with the VidyoConnect desktop application. These utilities are used for Microsoft Outlook integration and are also used in the VidyoConnect upgrade process:
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.4.2:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.4.2 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-13110 |
Enghouse Vidyo fixed a sporadic issue where some incoming direct calls on VidyoConnect desktop version 19.3.1 would fail to play the incoming call ringtone on Windows 10 computers. |
| NEP-13108 |
An issue was corrected where sometimes a VidyoConnect desktop two participant direct call was not dropped when the caller exited. The callee was then unable to leave this state and receive another incoming call. |
| NEP-13107 |
Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue in the “Changing Your Default Tab Selection Upon Application Launch” feature from the last release (19.4.1). A system admin using a .msi deployment can now specify the default tab by passing the DEFAULTTAB argument with one of these values: [Meetings|Contacts|Rooms|Dialout]. For example, when setting the default tab to ‘Contacts’, the VidyoConnect desktop application will open in the Contacts tab. Once an admin specifies the default tab, a user will not be able to change it. |
| NEP-12988 |
Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue for certain Windows 10 customers so now the screensaver will correctly exit when an incoming call is received. This issue occurred only for customers who met both of the following criteria:
|
| NEP-13052 |
Digitally signed utility executables are now used for Microsoft Outlook integration and are also used in the VidyoConnect upgrade process. These utilities include:
Prior to this release, this issue could have prevented Outlook integration and/or upgrades to complete successfully in environments that blocked running un-signed executables using group policy. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.4.1
What's New in This Release
- View the Three Latest Active Speakers
- In this release, the names of the three latest active speakers will continually be listed in the upper-left corner of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
- As always, any active speaker using a camera will continue to show in a tile surrounded by a blue highlight.
- To view the speakers:
- Simply look in the upper-left corner of the VidyoConnect application to see the name of the current active speaker.
- Click the Open button
to view the other two most recent active speakers. - You can click and drag the active speaker pop-up and move it anywhere in the VidyoConnect conference area.
- Simply look in the upper-left corner of the VidyoConnect application to see the name of the current active speaker.
- In this release, the names of the three latest active speakers will continually be listed in the upper-left corner of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
- Change Your Default Tab Selection Upon Application Launch
- You can now select which tab opens when the VidyoConnect desktop application launches.
- Currently, the Rooms tab displays by default, but you can now switch your default tab to the Calendar, Contacts, or Dial Out tab instead.
- Click the Settings button in the upper-right corner of the page. Then, from the General Tab select one of the tab options as your default tab from the drop down.
- Click the Settings button
- A System admin using a .msi deployment can specify the default tab by passing the DEFAULTTAB argument with one of the values in the following list: [Meetings|Contacts|Rooms|Dialout]. Once an admin specifies the default tab, a user will not be able to change it.
With this release, any .msi argument passed will be stored under HKLM.
- Dial In to VidyoConnect Calls Using a Legacy Device
- Legacy device users (H.323 and SIP endpoints) running VidyoGateway versions 4.2 and 3.5.2 can now dial direct and connect successfully to VidyoConnect endpoints.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.4.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.4.1 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12835 |
The Marshall CV-610-U3 camera will work as expected (e.g., each PTZ click will move correctly/incrementally to pan, tilt, and zoom in version 19.4.1). Previously, each incremental click would make the camera move from one extreme location to another. Customers using 19.3.1 need to upgrade to 19.4.1 to fix this issue. |
| NEP-12119 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue so now direct calls between Tenants (P2P) work correctly. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.4.0
What's New in This Release
- Support for Mac OS®x10.15 Catalina
- Compliance with Apple® Notarization Policy
- VidyoConnect for desktop is now securely signed and notarized by Apple to comply with Apple's software distribution requirements. For more details about safely opening apps on your Mac, please visit: Apple's support web page.
- Support for Permissions to Access New Resources
- MacOS 10.15 requires customer consent in order for the application to access certain file locations (used for the VidyoConnect for desktop upgrade) and to grant permission to applications to share and screen capture. By giving this consent, customers will have access to the sharing functionality. Therefore, if you upgrade to macOS 10.15, VidyoConnect desktop will need permissions to allow you to:
- Share in a conference.
- A pop-up message will display this message, "VidyoConnect does not have permission to record this computer's screen. Please check that you have granted permission to record this computer's screen for VidyoConnect under: System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>Screen Recording. If permissions are given, please contact your system administrator. VidyoConnect needs these permissions to allow you to share in a conference."
- A pop-up message will display this message, "VidyoConnect does not have permission to record this computer's screen. Please check that you have granted permission to record this computer's screen for VidyoConnect under: System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>Screen Recording. If permissions are given, please contact your system administrator. VidyoConnect needs these permissions to allow you to share in a conference."
- Download periodic updates.
- A pop-up will display this message, "VidyoConnect does not have permission to access files in your Downloads folder. Please check that you have granted read and write access permission for VidyoConnect under: System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>Files and Folders. If permissions are given, please contact your system administrator. VidyoConnect needs these permissions to download periodic updates."
- A pop-up will display this message, "VidyoConnect does not have permission to access files in your Downloads folder. Please check that you have granted read and write access permission for VidyoConnect under: System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>Files and Folders. If permissions are given, please contact your system administrator. VidyoConnect needs these permissions to download periodic updates."
- Share in a conference.
- MacOS 10.15 requires customer consent in order for the application to access certain file locations (used for the VidyoConnect for desktop upgrade) and to grant permission to applications to share and screen capture. By giving this consent, customers will have access to the sharing functionality. Therefore, if you upgrade to macOS 10.15, VidyoConnect desktop will need permissions to allow you to:
- Compliance with Apple® Notarization Policy
- Quick and Easy Way to Copy Room Links
- The VidyoConnect for desktop application allows you to quickly and easily copy room links from the Room Details, Meeting and In-call pages, by clicking the room link copy
button. Please refer to the below illustrated example: 
- The VidyoConnect for desktop application allows you to quickly and easily copy room links from the Room Details, Meeting and In-call pages, by clicking the room link copy
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.3.1
What's New in This Release
- Enhanced Far End Camera Control (FECC) Capability
- In this version, we enhanced the pan and tilt of the FECC functionality so the Camera Controller can now move the camera quickly and continuously rather than only with small incremental nudges.
- This enhancement allows any users, including those in healthcare or education, to smoothly and precisely move the remote camera to specific areas of the remote room to obtain a better view of patients, educational materials, and so on.
- For example, acute healthcare nurses and other professionals in an eICU can now use FECC to quickly and smoothly pan and tilt the camera to view the vitals monitor, medication drip, the patient's face, vent, or any other area of the patient's room.
This version only enhances the pan and tilt capabilities. A future release will improve the zoom-in and zoom-out experience.
- Requirements: To use the new smooth adjustment FECC capability, both the Camera Controller and the Camera Owner must use version 19.3.1 or later of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
- Using the Smooth FECC Capability
- Click the FECC Control Panel to pan, tilt, and zoom as defined by the camera.
- For quicker and smoother camera control, click and hold the up, down, left, and right directional arrows from within the FECC Control Panel.
- To make small moves or fine adjustments (e.g., nudges) with the camera position, click and release the up, down, left, and right directional arrows from within the FECC Control Panel.
- To zoom in, hold the + button and to zoom out hold the - button. Additionally, you can use the keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out: (e.g., Windows: Ctrl + "+" or “-“ and Mac: Command + "+" or “-“).
- For more information about the new smooth FECC capability including the list of Supported Cameras, refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Far End Camera Control (FECC) Capability for Desktop and Mobile article.
- Polish Language Support for VidyoConnect Desktop Application
- If you speak Polish, you can now enjoy viewing the VidyoConnect desktop application in the Polish language.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.3.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.3.1 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12703 |
In the VidyoConnect for desktop application, the "Switch to Moderator" button only displays for remote participants if a Room Owner has set up a Moderation PIN before the remote participant has joined the call. |
| NEP-12702 | When exiting the VidyoConnect for desktop application in the German language, two buttons display for "Cancel" ("Abbrechen") and "Quit" ("Beenden"). Previously, there were two buttons labeled "Cancel", "Abbrechen". |
| NEP-12427 | Enghouse Vidyo enhanced the FECC capability so now fare end camera controls move smoothly and continuously. |
| NEP-12583 | The Microsoft Windows digitally signed certificate has been updated since the previous certificate expired on July 6 2019. VidyoConnect will not downgrade automatically to a previous version served from the portal if that version has an expired certificate. If you need to go back to prior version, install the prior version manually; as you cannot use the auto update feature used by the VidyoConnect for desktop application. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.2.1
What's New in This Release
- TytoCare Clinician Dashboard Accessible in Google Chrome Without Errors
- Some clinicians could not start a visit in the TytoCare Clinician Dashboard when using the latest version of Google Chrome and instead received the following message from the Microphone or Camera are Disable pop-up window, "You will not be able to perform an online visit. To enable, click on the icon inside the browser address line. Then click Try Again".
- Enghouse-Vidyo remedied this issue by providing a dedicated web server to host the TytoCare Clinician Dashboard URL. In doing so, clinicians can now access the TytoCare Clinician Dashboard without issue.
- For more information, please refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Desktop Application with TytoCare Integration article.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.2.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.2.0 - Resolved Issues |
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| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12540 |
Enhouse Vidyo resolved a TytoCare Clinician Dashboard issue. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.2.0
In VidyoConnect™ version 19.2.0, we're happy to introduce in-call moderator controls. With this feature, you can quickly and easily perform moderator actions (such as muting the participants' microphones) from within the VidyoConnect desktop application.
In addition, we've added the snapshot notification feature. This feature gives you the security of knowing that you will be notified if a mobile participant takes a snapshot of your video or your shared content during a call.
VidyoConnect version 19.2 is supported in VidyoPortal version 19.1 or later. If you are an on-premises customer, refer to the Vidyo Compatibility Matrix article to determine which version of the portal your VidyoConnect release is compatible with.
Continue reading for more information about these features as well as for information about issues that we've resolved in this release.
What's New in This Release
- In-Call Moderator Controls
- You can now quickly and easily moderate meetings from within the VidyoConnect desktop application. Instead of having to go to a separate web page, you can simply click the Moderate call button to access these in-call moderator functions:
- Soft mute all participants
- Soft mute per participant
- Disconnect per participant or all participants
- If you prefer to view the moderator controls in a separate browser window, you can still do so simply by selecting the Open in browser option from the "Moderate call" panel. In the browser, there are full moderator controls including hard mute camera and microphone and lock and unlock the meeting.
- Room owners can create a moderator PIN that will allow other participants to become the moderator. This can be especially useful if you anticipate that you may be late to a meeting or have to leave early.
- For more information, please refer to the Using the Moderation Capability in the VidyoConnect for Desktop Application article.
- You can now quickly and easily moderate meetings from within the VidyoConnect desktop application. Instead of having to go to a separate web page, you can simply click the Moderate call button to access these in-call moderator functions:
- Local Audio Levels
- Device Settings now display real-time microphone audio levels.
- New and Enhanced Window Controls and Positioning
- To improve overall application usability, you can now:
- Minimize the window to the taskbar while staying in a call.
- Maximize the window and then un-maximize to return to the previous window size for full application mode.
- Click an ESC button to leave a full-screen window to stay in a call or in a share.
- Receive a warning message if you try to close the app window during a call, rather than getting disconnected from the call.
- Change the size and position of windows more easily. For example, when starting a call, the app window remains the same size and position as an out-of-call window.
- To improve overall application usability, you can now:
- Enhanced Mini-View Share Window
- The Mini-View window now has a minimize button in the title bar and has mute microphone and mute camera buttons.
- Snapshot Notification
- If a mobile participant in a call takes a snapshot of you or of the content you are sharing, you will now be notified by either of the following messages: For example, “Nancy Smith” has taken a snapshot of your video., "Nancy Smith” has taken a snapshot of your share.
- Resolved Issues
- In this release, we've resolved a number of issues to enhance performance and usability, including the following:
- We fixed a web proxy issue that, in certain cases, was causing the VidyoConnect desktop application to crash on Windows® 10.
- We improved the share quality when you start receiving share in a small window and undock the share and maximize it.
- To avoid confusion, our applications will now consistently use the terminology H.323/SIP endpoints instead of endpoint devices, legacy devices, dial-out endpoints, etc.
- For the complete list of issues resolved in this release, see the "Resolved Issues" section below.
- In this release, we've resolved a number of issues to enhance performance and usability, including the following:
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.2.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.2.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12531 |
A security fix was implemented. |
| NEP-12465 |
Users can now enter passwords containing special characters to pair their Tyto devices successfully without generating QR code errors. |
| NEP-12425 | Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue so that the Logitech PTZ Pro2 camera when set to auto answer and plugged into an ELO touchscreen running VidyoConnect version 19.1 will not self pan randomly without using the FECC controls. |
| NEP-12295 |
A SAML login issue was fixed which previously caused the application to use the wrong token and potentially lock the user out. |
| NEP-12187 | Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue so that the camera can be enabled after the moderator joins in the Lobby Room. |
| NEP-12143 | Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue so you can now properly pause recordings. |
| NEP-12137 | When using a Mac and sharing a screen, the image is now correctly displayed and not distorted, or cut off, or shifted up. |
| NEP-12118 | During a meeting, users can click the "Invite Participant" button and the search will now display H.323/SIP endpoint contacts. |
|
NEP-12054 NEP-11936 |
When integrating VidyoConnect with Google Calendar, the system will connect correctly to the calendar after the system wakes up from sleep mode. |
| NEP-11954 | A long screen share delay occurred for remote users and was remedied. |
| NEP-11951 | The recorder button is now accessible when using Waiting Rooms mode (e.g., self owned, not owned, or in group mode). |
| NEP-11930 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed a delay issue that occurred when screen sharing a slide presentation during a conference call. There is no longer a lengthy delay between slides when sharing. |
| NEP-11898 | A Microsoft Outlook calendar sync issue was fixed. |
|
NEP-11813 NEP-10525 |
A Microsoft Outlook calendar integration issue was resolved. Users now need to click a Start Outlook button from a dialogue message to launch Microsoft Outlook to sync with VidyoConnect. Also, users can dismiss this dialog in the future which will allow VidyoConnect to automatically launch Outlook. |
| NEP-11773 | If you join your own room and click "Invite", all H.323/SIP endpoints will now display in the search. |
| NEP-11749 | Connectivity issues related to VidyoProxy were fixed so now users can join conferences successfully. |
| NEP-11730 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue so now when sharing a Chrome browser window a drop-down option selected within that window will open correctly; however, may not be visible on the share to other participants. This issue impacted some Windows (versions 10 & 7) and Chrome (versions 69 and 71) users. |
| NEP-11610 | If users are signed in over multiple days; the auth-login token will work correctly and not not require users to input their credentials again. |
| NEP-11586 | Now when an FECC user leaves a call and disables the camera control, the remote participants will not be able to control the FECC (e.g., zoom in and out, etc.). |
| NEP-11206 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed a crash on Windows 10 related to NTLM web proxy configuration. |
| NEP-11056 | Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue so now when sharing a full screen using a Macbook with a Thunderbolt display, the share no longer lags or freezes for other participants. |
| NEP-11034 | When logging into the VidyoConnect for desktop application, the login web page will now correctly display a loading spinner rather than this message, "Waiting for the successful login from your browser" as only the token in the back-end is verified. This will occur whether users log into vidyocloud.com or through the VidyoPortal with the "Keep me signed in" option enabled. |
| NEP-11026 | The Password Reset button will display for a local portal authentication type only. |
| NEP-10524 | Users can now enable and disable both their microphones and cameras from within the Moderator Control Meeting page to see and hear correctly when rejoining a room that was previously soft-muted. If rejoining a call now, the soft mute state is not preserved. Previously, if the cameras and microphones were muted, users could not unmute. |
| NEP-9929 | Enghouse Vidyo resolved an issue so that the soft mute works correctly in the Moderator Control Meeting page when recording. Previously, when the soft mute was applied to the camera and microphone and then unmuted, the soft mute was incorrectly re-applied when starting a recording. |
| NEP-9571 | Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue so that a gray screen no longer displays for participants during a share. |
| NEP-8143 | The VidyoConnect window location logic was fixed where previously the application window displayed on an off screen area and was not visible. |
| NEP-8014 | When accessing the People section of the application to call a contact, the Call button in the interface will remain green if the contact does not answer the call. Previously, the Call button and spinner turned gray incorrectly for a few seconds after leaving an unanswered direct call. |
| NEP-2823 |
When launching the HTML-CM of a public room the following settings now work as expected: “Mute audio and allow participants to re-enable” option and “Disable video and allow participants to re-enable”. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.1.3
In VidyoConnect version 19.1.3, Vidyo resolved an issue to improve resolution during content share.
What's New in This Release
- Improved Resolution During Content Share
- Sometimes when receiving content share during a call in version 19.1.1 or earlier versions, the share may appear blurry. This was more evident when VidyoConnect was running in a small sized window and the share was undocked to a full screen window.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.1.3:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.1.3 - Resolved Issues |
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| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12399 | Vidyo resolved an issue where content share was appearing blurry to some users. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.1.2
In VidyoConnect version 19.1.2, Vidyo resolved an issue so you can now properly pause recordings.
What's New in This Release
- Pause Functionality Now Works When Recording
- In version 19.1.2 of the VidyoConnect for desktop application, clicking the Pause button when recording a video call will properly cause the recording to pause. Previously, when you clicked Pause, the recording would incorrectly continue to record.
Getting More Information About TytoCare Integration
If you'd like to get additional details about TytoCare integration:
- Refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Desktop Application with TytoCare Integration article for information about how to set up and use the TytoCare integration with your VidyoConnect desktop application.
- Refer to the Configuring TytoCare Integration article for information about how to enable TytoCare integration in the Super Admin portal and then configure it in each Tenant Admin portal. Note that TytoCare integration requires VidyoConnect version 19.1.0 or later as well as VidyoPortal™ version 18.4.0 or later.
- Please contact our Sales team at sales@vidyo.com if your healthcare organization is interested in learning more about TytoCare integration.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.1.2:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.1.2 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-12071 | Vidyo fixed an issue so now when you record and then click "pause" in the VidyoConnect for desktop application using version 19.1.2, the system will display as "paused" and will actually "pause" the recording. Previously, when you clicked pause, the system would not pause and incorrectly continue to record. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.1.1
VidyoConnect™ version 19.1.0 introduced TytoCare™, a cloud-based telehealth solution that simulates a comprehensive physical examination using a portable WiFi-enabled diagnostic device. The Tyto device allows medical professionals to examine a patient at the Point of Care (POC) and broadcast the exam data to a remote clinician. When used in conjunction with the VidyoConnect desktop application, the remote clinician can virtually meet with the POC users via secure and reliable video conferencing.
In VidyoConnect version 19.1.1, we've enhanced the TytoCare integration workflow and we’ve made it easier for users to troubleshoot TytoCare issues.
What's New in This Release
- Detecting In-Progress Tyto Exams
- When a Clinician user attempts to start a new Tyto exam, the VidyoConnect application now detects if any Tyto exams are currently in progress. This avoids the scenario where the Clinician is prevented from starting a new exam because a previous exam was accidentally left open (which could occur, for example, if the Clinician is dropped from a direct call).
- Exposing Tyto Server Error Codes
- To enable you to troubleshoot more effectively, TytoCare-related error messages now include the Tyto server error codes.
Getting More Information About TytoCare Integration
If you'd like to get additional details about TytoCare integration:
- Refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Desktop Application with TytoCare Integration article for information about how to set up and use the TytoCare integration with your VidyoConnect desktop application.
- Refer to the Configuring TytoCare Integration article for information about how to enable TytoCare integration in the Super Admin portal and then configure it in each Tenant Admin portal. Note that TytoCare integration requires VidyoConnect version 19.1.0 or later as well as VidyoPortal™ version 18.4.0 or later.
- Please contact our Sales team at sales@vidyo.com if your healthcare organization is interested in learning more about TytoCare integration.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.1.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.1.1 - Resolved Issues |
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| Key | Summary |
| NEP-11940 | Fixed a privacy issue where, in VidyoConnect meetings where the muteCameraOnJoin=true custom invocation string was set and the Waiting Room feature was enabled, the camera was not muted even though the UI showed it as muted. |
| NEP-11932 | Fixed an issue where the active speaker’s tile occasionally switched back and forth with a non-speaking participant's tile when two or more remote participants were not muted and were producing low background noise. |
| NEP-11830 | Fixed an issue where the incorrect VidyoConnect version number was displayed when viewed using Mac OS. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 19.1.0
VidyoConnect™ is Vidyo's enterprise meeting solution for team collaboration. It offers a unified experience across desktop, WebRTC, and mobile devices. This article describes version 19.1.0 of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
What's New in This Release
- TytoCare Integration
- TytoCare™ is a cloud-based telehealth solution that simulates a comprehensive physical examination using a portable WiFi-enabled diagnostic device. The Tyto device allows medical professionals to examine a patient at the Point of Care (POC) and broadcast the exam data to a remote clinician.
- When used in conjunction with the VidyoConnect desktop application, the remote clinician can virtually meet with the POC users via secure and reliable video conferencing. The integration enables the TytoCare solution to act as a robust extension of the remote clinicians’ diagnostic capabilities by allowing them to see and speak with patients while conducting virtual stethoscope, otoscope, skin, and other basic medical exams. Combined, the TytoCare Professional (TytoPro/TytoClinic) solution and the Vidyo telehealth solution provide a single cohesive workflow for telehealth providers.
- For more information, refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Desktop Application with TytoCare Integration article.
- The TytoCare integration requires VidyoConnect version 19.1.0 as well as VidyoPortal™ version 18.4.0.
- To use the TytoCare integration, you must enable it in the Super Admin portal and then configure it in each Tenant Admin portal as described in the Configuring TytoCare Integration article.
- If your healthcare organization is interested in using the TytoCare integration features, please contact our Sales team at sales@vidyo.com.
- TytoCare™ is a cloud-based telehealth solution that simulates a comprehensive physical examination using a portable WiFi-enabled diagnostic device. The Tyto device allows medical professionals to examine a patient at the Point of Care (POC) and broadcast the exam data to a remote clinician.
- New Settings Layout
- The VidyoConnect desktop application settings has a fresh new look! You can still find the Settings button
at the top right corner of the application, but it will now open a tabbed window that consolidates General settings, Audio/Video settings, Account details, Integrations (including calendar), About details, and Help details (including generating logs for troubleshooting).
- The VidyoConnect desktop application settings has a fresh new look! You can still find the Settings button
- macOS® Mojave Camera/Microphone Permissions Reminder
- If you run your VidyoConnect application in macOS Mojave (10.14) and have not granted VidyoConnect permission to use your camera and microphone via the System Preferences on your Mac, you will now be alerted when you join a Vidyo meeting.
- For more information, refer to the VidyoConnect - Setting Privacy Permissions for Microphones and Cameras with MacOS Mojave article.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 19.1.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 19.1.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-11616 and NEP-11380 |
Fixed an issue where a user would sometimes be unable to join a meeting after clicking on the Join button from a calendar notification. |
| NEP-11458 | Fixed an issue where a guest user’s camera mute status may be incorrectly reflected after network disconnection and reconnection. |
| NEP-11323 | Fixed an issue where muting all microphones via the Control Meeting page caused the camera to turn on for participants whose cameras were muted because their room profile was set to “NoAudioAndVideo” via the setRoomProfile API. |
| NEP-11170 | Fixed an audio cut-out issue related to keyboard noise suppression. |
| NEP-11159 | Fixed an issue where the “Moderate call” button did not always appear on the UI right away when a room owner joined a call. |
| NEP-10562 | Fixed an issue where a contact could not be deleted if the contact and his/her room had been added together as favorites and the room was deleted first. |
| NEP-10549 | Fixed audio distortion issues with the Logitech H390 headset. |
| NEP-9305 | Fixed a memory leak issue. |
| NEP-9077 | Fixed an issue with installing the VidyoConnect application when Windows 10 version 1709 with Mandatory ASLR was set to On by default. |
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2018 Releases
VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 18.5.1
VidyoConnect™ is Vidyo's enterprise meeting solution for team collaboration. It offers a unified experience across desktop, WebRTC, and mobile devices. This article describes version 18.5.1 of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
What's New in This Release
Resolved Calendar Integration Issues with Outlook®
- VidyoConnect for Desktop users should now be able to successfully sync their Outlook calendars with VidyoConnect. This includes the latest version of Microsoft® Outlook 2016, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Office 365®.
- The following table lists the versions of Outlook we have tested with VidyoConnect on Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 7 32-bit:
Windows 10 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit Office Professional Plus 2016 16.0.4738.1000 64-bit Outlook 2010
14.0.7224.5000 32-bitOutlook 2016
16.0.4738.1000 32-bitMicrosoft Office Standard 2010 14.0.7224.5000 64-bit
Office 365 Business Essentials
1803.9126.2315 32-bit
Vidyo support for Microsoft Office updates follows the Semi-Annual Channel for twice-a-year updates in January and July (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/overview-of-update-channels-for-office-365-proplus#BKMK_SAC).
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 18.5.1:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 18.5.1 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-11484, NEP-11407, and NEP-11094 |
Vidyo resolved an issue where VidyoConnect for Desktop users running Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Outlook 2013, or Microsoft Office 365 were unable to sync their Outlook calendars with the VidyoConnect application. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 18.5.0
What's New in This Release
Add Legacy Endpoints to Your Favorite Contacts
- If you often use the VidyoConnect application to call the same legacy H.323/SIP/Telephony endpoints, you can now add those endpoints as favorite contacts in your VidyoConnect Contacts list.
- To add an endpoint as a favorite, search for the legacy contact using the Search bar, and then click
next to their alias in the results. - For example, let's say you often call your customer's Polycom system, which has an alias of "Polycom Legacy Device" in your VidyoConnect application. Search for "Polycom", click the that appears next to "Polycom Legacy Device", and then it will appear as a favorite in your Contacts list every time you use the VidyoConnect app.
- You can dial out to the legacy endpoint by clicking the CALL button.
- To remove a legacy endpoint contact, simply click the star next to 'Remove from my contacts' or click the that appears next to the contact under Search results.
Guest User Access to Digital Stethoscopes
- The digital stethoscope feature has been available since VidyoConnect version 18.3.0 and VidyoPortal version 18.3.0.
- Previously, the digital stethoscope feature was restricted to registered users, whereby patient-side users (a.k.a., "stethoscope owners”) were required to be signed in in order for remote physicians to access the stethoscope audio during a VidyoConnect call. Now, both patient-side users and physician users are allowed to access the stethoscope feature as guest users.
- For more information, please refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Digital Stethoscope Feature article.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 18.5.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 18.5.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-11234 | Vidyo resolved an issue so that an admin can now globally mute a conference room and all participants including those who join after the global mute will show as "muted" in the participants list. Prior to this fix, users joining after the global mute was applied would not always display as muted. |
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VidyoConnect for Desktop: About Version 18.4.0
VidyoConnect™ is Vidyo's enterprise meeting solution for team collaboration. It offers a unified experience across desktop, WebRTC, and mobile devices. This article describes version 18.4.0 of the VidyoConnect desktop application.
What's New in This Release
Auto Answer
- This feature allows users and admins to configure their VidyoConnect desktop application to automatically answer incoming calls.
- Once enabled, whenever you receive an incoming call, the VidyoConnect UI will display a message for three seconds indicating who is calling you. If you do not manually answer or decline the call within three seconds, the VidyoConnect application will automatically answer and connect you to the call.
- For security reasons, this feature requires that you are signed in and that your desktop system is awake. Auto answer is disabled for guest users and when your system is locked or in sleep mode.
- User selection is saved per portal and user account, allowing multiple users using the same desktop system to set different auto answer preferences.
- You can enable auto answer in any of the following ways:
- Device Settings - On the VidyoConnect landing page, click
and open Device Settings.
Select the Automatically answer incoming calls checkbox to enable the feature. - Custom Invocation - With Custom Invocation, you can customize the VidyoConnect client and invoke application features like auto answer. For more information, refer to the Using Custom Invocation article.
- To enable the auto answer feature, set Custom Invocation with the autoAns argument. Doing so will override any previous user or Microsoft Installer (MSI) setting.
- Prior to this release, the only way to enable auto answer was by using Custom Invocation.
- MSI - This applies only for system administrators managing Windows install bases. To enable or disable the auto answer feature, use the AUTOANSWER install parameter value, which is saved in the registry under local machine (HKLM) and overrides the user settings.
- If the parameter is not passed, auto answer is DISABLED, and users may change/enable the feature in their Settings.
- If parameter is passed = 0, auto answer is DISABLED, and users may NOT change/enable the feature in their Settings.
- If parameter is passed = 1, auto answer is ENABLED, and users may NOT change/disable the feature in their Settings.
- Device Settings - On the VidyoConnect landing page, click
Auto Start
- This feature allows users and admins to configure the VidyoConnect application to automatically launch whenever their desktop system reboots.
- User selection is saved per portal and user account, allowing multiple users using the same desktop system to set different auto start preferences.
- You can enable auto start in any of the following ways:
- Device Settings - On the VidyoConnect landing page, click and open Device Settings.
Select the Launch VidyoConnect when my computer starts checkbox to enable the feature. - MSI - This applies only for system administrators managing Windows install bases. To enable or disable the auto start feature, use the AUTOSTART install parameter value, which is saved in the registry under local machine (HKLM) and overrides the user settings.
- If parameter is passed = 1, auto start is ENABLED, and users may NOT change/disable the feature in their Settings.
- If parameter is passed = 0 or is not passed, auto start is DISABLED, and users may change/enable the feature in their Settings.
- With the introduction of this new parameter, we are deprecating the use of the previous install parameter DISABLEAUTOSTART. This also changes the default behavior whereby a VidyoConnect application installed via MSI will now, by default, not launch at system startup.
- Device Settings - On the VidyoConnect landing page, click
Digital Stethoscope
- The digital stethoscope feature is available beginning with VidyoConnect version 18.3.0 and VidyoPortal version 18.3.0.
- The supported stethoscope is the Thinklabs One. For more information, please refer to the Using the VidyoConnect Digital Stethoscope Feature article.
Resolved Issues
The following table lists the resolved issues in VidyoConnect for Desktop version 18.4.0:
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VidyoConnect for Desktop Version 18.4.0 - Resolved Issues |
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|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-11057, NEP-10850 |
Fixed an issue where VidyoConnect for Desktop running on Windows 10 machines with non-English characters in the machine name had trouble rendering video tiles for both self-view and remote participants. |
| NEP-11050 | Fixed an issue where moderators saw VidyoGateway participants’ names in quotation marks if the moderator joined a call after dial-in participants had already joined. |
| NEP-11034 | In certain SAML login scenarios where the user receives a valid token from the portal for X hours, the message “Waiting for the successful login from your browser” has been replaced by a loading spinner while the system validates the token. |
| NEP-11014, NEP-10989 |
Fixed an issue where VidyoConnect desktop endpoints could not successfully accept direct calls from VidyoRoom. |
| NEP-10985 | Fixed an issue where the VidyoConnect application prevented the user’s computer from going into sleep mode or turning off the display. |
| NEP-10920 | Fixed a typo in the VidyoConnect v18.3.0.5107 browser.log file so that 'participant id' is now spelled correctly. |
| NEP-10907 | Fixed an issue where the user could not see the remote participants’ video during a call. |
| NEP-10481 | Added a new “Cancel and go back” button on the guest join page to allow guest users to go back and retrieve an access code/PIN before entering a call. |
| NEP-10272 | Fixed an issue where SAML users were getting an "oops" message in a second browser tab after logging in. |
| NEP-10171 | Fixed an issue where the user received the “It seems you’re offline” message in a call despite having a working internet connection. |
| NEP-9210 | Fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to see all the participant tiles for approximately one minute during a call. |
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Upgrading From VidyoDesktop
If you're currently using VidyoDesktop, we encourage you to upgrade to VidyoConnect to access all the latest features. To learn more about the steps required, refer to the Transition from VidyoDesktop to VidyoConnect article. If you would like help transitioning to VidyoConnect, please contact your customer success manager (CSM) or email customersuccess@vidyo.com.
We also invite you to visit our VidyoConnect page to find out more about the VidyoConnect applications, the benefits of moving to our cloud services, and the plans we offer.
Compatibility
This section lists the recommended platform, browser, equipment, and VidyoPortal compatibility with the VidyoConnect desktop app.
Platform Compatibility
We recommend:
- Windows: Last two released versions
- macOS: Last two released versions
You may be able to install and use our apps on older versions, but your experience may be compromised. We test and optimize our apps for the latest two versions of the operating systems to ensure we leverage the most recent updates and security patches.
Browser Compatibility
We recommend:
- Google Chrome: Last two released versions
- Microsoft Edge: Last two released versions
- Safari: Last two released versions
Equipment Compatibility
- Computer
- Camera
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Internet connection
Portal Compatibility for On-Premises VidyoConnect Customers
If you are an on-premises customer, refer to the Vidyo Compatibility Matrix article to determine which version of the VidyoPortal your VidyoConnect release is compatible with.
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Known Issues
The following table lists the issues that still remain for VidyoConnect for desktop, but you can be sure our teams are working hard to fix them.
| VidyoConnect for Desktop - Known Issues | |
|---|---|
| Key | Summary |
| NEP-16318 |
When an audio share is going on and a listener speaks, at first, the listener receives distorted sound and then, stops receiving audio all together. |
| NEP-16317 |
Some echo can be heard when person sharing is using a speaker and has an open mic. |
| NEP-16312 |
When two applications play audio using the default speaker, all the audio streams played from the default speaker will be shared. |
| NEP-16310 |
Audio share stops working for a remote participant when the meeting moderator or host mutes the participant's mic. |
| NEP-16309 | If VidyoConnect for desktop app plays audio from a non-default speaker, a remote participant does not hear the audio share. |
| NEP-15820 |
Sometimes in Video sharing mode, the share frame rate drops, causing the share to be less than optimal. The higher the screen resolution, the more likely this is to happen. |
| NEP-15350 |
When a VidyoConnect desktop called disconnects, the webcam light remains on because the mic is still engaged by the application (even though the camera itself is no longer on). |
|
NEP-15274 |
Occasionally, a microphone or speaker that has been unplugged remains in the list of connected devices, and if a user selects the disconnected mic or speaker, the VidyoConnect app may freeze. |
|
NEP-14783 |
Sometimes the VidyoConnect app does not launch after install or update. |
|
NEP-14850 |
On occasion, any new product or new download version coming from a trusted source, like Enghouse Vidyo, may receive a "false positive" alert meaning that even though the file is free of viruses; it erroneously is flagged for various reasons as malware or suspicious. When submitting version 20.3.0 of the VidyoConnect installer to the VirusTotal website, you may receive a "false positive" trojan alert from Sangfor Engine Zero. If you are concerned about this "false positive" detection, you can test the file using a trusted antivirus tool. |
|
NEP-14769 |
When a moderator locks his or her respective room, the locked room indicator is not displayed until the room details page is opened. |
|
NEP-14561 |
If you are connecting to Office 365 while using a personal Microsoft account; the calendar will fail to connect. |
|
NEP-13986 |
When a user who is using a Logitech B910 HD camera selects the High-Quality Video performance profile, their self-view may appear zoomed in or may freeze. |
|
NEP-13958 |
Depending on your camera, the High-Quality Video performance profile may result in video delay and/or high CPU usage. For example, some 1080p Logitech cameras (such as the C615, C930e, and C910) may cause these issues when used on a Mac, whereas the Logitech Rally, Logitech MeetUp, and Sony SRG-120DU will not. |
| NEP-13289 |
If a user joins a locked room, the post-call iFrame displays on top of the “This room is currently locked” pop-up. |
| NEP-13288 |
When opening a guest link with configured iFrames, the pre-call iFrame is displayed with a delay and the “Joining the call” window is incorrectly visible before the iFrame is loaded. |
| NEP-12800 |
If you join a call on OS X, open System Preferences, and click different options, when you subsequently click Share, only one System Preferences app should be present in the list of apps available for sharing; instead there are multiple. |
| NEP-12622 |
On rare occasions, the Logitech CC3000E camera can zoom or tilt, but cannot pan to the opposite direction. The camera does not respond to FECC when it reaches absolute left or right panned positions. If this occurs, disconnect and reconnect the camera. |
| NEP-11501 |
If Outlook 2010 is not running when a user clicks + on the Meetings tab to schedule a meeting, the VidyoConnect application is unable to schedule the meeting. To avoid this issue, ensure that Outlook 2010 is running before attempting to schedule a meeting. |
| NEP-11365 |
If a logged-in OS X user gets a notification from VidyoConnect that an update for the application is available, and then that user opens a guest link from Safari, the guest link doesn’t open in the same VidyoConnect window; instead, a new VidyoConnect window opens and the application does not update after restart. If this occurs, click the Restart button when the update notification opens. |
| NEP-11158 | If a VidyoConnect user has two monitors and shares the second monitor, the correct monitor is shared; however, VidyoConnect does not properly display a blue frame around the second monitor to indicate that it is being shared. |
| NEP-11070 |
When the VidyoConnect for Desktop application is launched on a Windows laptop that is connected to an Aastra 6725ip phone, the phone lights up red to show that it is in use, the UI displays "Computer Audio in Use", and the phone icon switches to busy. If this occurs, quit VidyoConnect to cause the phone to return back to its normal state. |
| NEP-10909 |
If a room name consists of two or more words, the spaces between the words change to underscores when the VidyoConnect application is refreshed. |
| NEP-10846 | If a meeting invitation is generated from a contact's details page, the invitation cannot be sent. |
| NEP-10818 | If one participant in a VidyoConnect call momentarily disconnects while another participant changes their peripheral devices, the participant who disconnected may not receive audio, video, and chat messages from the participant who switched devices, nor will they receive indication that there was a connection issue. |
| NEP-10791 | Users are not able to connect their Exchange calendar when using 32-bit VidyoConnect installed using MSI on a 64-bit OS. |
| NEP-10610 | When a user with a controllable camera (camera owner) mutes or unplugs the camera while it is being remotely controlled, the user is dropped from the call with a frozen app screen. |
| NEP-10546 | Users don't see the invitation to the call after acknowledging the Login Banner. |
| NEP-10526 | The shortcut for the VidyoConnect application does not appear on the desktop or in the Start menu of restricted users who were installed via the admin installer by an admin user. |
| NEP-10520 and NEP-8256 |
If an H.323/SIP endpoint is invited and then disconnected from the Control Meeting page, the DTMF dialer continues to display in the left panel and DTMF tones continue to be sent. |
| NEP-10395 | An admin who was invited to the meeting cannot invite other users. |
| NEP-10282 | MSI: Uninstall does not remove VidyoConnect files. |
| NEP-10258 | iFrames from another tenant are displayed if a user was previously logged in to the other tenant. |
| NEP-9689 and NEP-8208 |
In certain cases (such as when using Windows 7 or when the OS language is set to a language other than English), if a PowerPoint presentation is shared in Edit mode and then the user starts the slide show, the presentation does not switch to Slideshow mode but rather remains in Edit mode. |
| NEP-9545 and NEP-9047 |
When using the Text tool on the whiteboard, various issues may occur. For example, the text box cannot be resized after the user types a few lines of text and the layout of the text in the text box may change when the user exits from the text box. |
| NEP-8770 | When using the whiteboard feature, if a user creates a page and gives it a title, but then uses “undo” and “redo” a number of times, the page loses its title. |
| NEP-8330 |
If a user clicks “Join” to join a call and then downloads the client, the user will be unable to log in as a guest if auto login is enabled and they have an expired access token. When this occurs, the login page appears and the user can log in using their username and password. |
| NEP-8256 |
An H.323/SIP endpoint caller is present in the left panel when leaving a call. The legacy caller should disappear from the left panel if there are no legacy endpoints in the call. |
| NEP-8208 | When sharing a PowerPoint presentation in Russian/Ukrainian version and then switching to slide show, the edit mode is still shared. Root cause is related to the operating system and Microsoft Office version. |
| NEP-8131 | Closing the VidyoConnect window doesn’t prevent a user from joining a call. Therefore, if a user clicks to join a room and then closes the VidyoConnect window, that user will actually join the call. |
| NEP-7803 |
For users with muted audio who dial out to a legacy endpoint, the application is unable to send DTMF tones. |
| NEP-7745 |
Windows users who are not allowed to execute unsigned files may be unable to uninstall the VidyoConnect application. |
| NEP-7743 | When using web proxy with basic authentication, the VidyoConnect application cannot connect to Google Calendar. |
| NEP-7250 | Some default Windows apps, such as Photos, Calendar, and Groove, do not appear in the application share list. |
| NEP-6939 and NEP-4136 |
Joining calls is not possible if web proxy is enabled with authentication after logging in. This still occurs even after removing the web proxy. If this occurs, log out and then log back in. |
| NEP-6431 | When a user has more than one display and shares a PowerPoint slideshow when Presenter View is enabled, both the slideshow and Presenter View are shared. |
| NEP-6250 | If a voice-only user who has no camera joins a call, the notification in the Participants list erroneously states "This user's camera is unavailable" rather than stating that the user has no camera. |
| NEP-6213 |
When joining a call with multiple participants and switching to theater mode and then muting and unmuting all cameras from HTML CM mute, only one tile appears. If this occurs, switch to continuous presence to view all tiles or disconnect and rejoin the call. |
| NEP-6000 |
If a user has the room details page open at the same time the admin sets a PIN for the room, when the user clicks the Join button, they will not be asked to enter the PIN nor will they be able to join the room. If this occurs, re-open the room details page. You will then be asked to enter the PIN. |
| NEP-5956 | If a monitor is shared from a Mac, the other participants in the conference see the shared monitor but they also see the highlighted borders and the Share icon. |
| NEP-5955 |
There is a visible delay (5 seconds on a very fast network) between clicking on own room and seeing room link and send invitation link. |
| NEP-4921 | If a user’s camera is being used by an application other than VidyoConnect, and then the user joins a call with VidyoConnect, that user will not see a notification that their camera is in use by another application. |
| NEP-4385 | Version 4.1D cannot log into a VidyoPortal with TLS 1.2 only. |
| NEP-4047 | Echo can be heard for approximately one second after a headset is disconnected from a MacBook Pro or a MacBook. |
| NEP-3890 | When a user loses their network connection before accepting an incoming direct call, the ringing continues until the call times out. |
| NEP-3827 | No notification is displayed to the caller when they initiate a direct call if they are using a portal where Scheduled Rooms have been disabled. |
| NEP-3685 | The incorrect CDR call completion code displays when the call is ended by the caller. |
| NEP-3684 | Incorrect CDR entries display when an incoming call times out. |
| NEP-3676 | Incorrect CDR entries display when an outgoing direct call is cancelled. |
| NEP-3648 | If a call is initiated from the Missed Call notification, VidyoConnect places the call even if the person being called is offline. |
| NEP-3467 | If the network is slow and a user is the first participant to join a call, the user sees a “[username] has joined the conference” message instead of the “You’re the only person in the call” message. |
| NEP-3187 | If a user has more than one display and shares the main display, the video window does not move to the non-shared display. |
| NEP-3112 | When all UDP and TCP ports are blocked except for ports 80 and 443, logging in to the VidyoConnect application and joining calls with VidyoConnect takes between 15 and 30 seconds longer than when the UDP and TCP ports are not blocked. |
| NEP-3077 | Network changes and user/tenant information retrieved from the portal is not refreshed after login is completed. |
| NEP-2657 | When two or more users start sharing content simultaneously, none of the shared content is displayed. |
| NEP-2129 | If a Tenant admin changes the name of a room, VidyoConnect users do not see the new room name in the UI until they log out and log back in. |
| NEP-1545 | The list of applications available to share shows multiple thumbnails for Microsoft Office for Mac applications. |
| NEP-1069 | When using a Mac and sharing a document from one application with several instances available for sharing (e.g., two Word documents and two PowerPoint presentations); the selected document should display in the foreground and be marked as highlighted. Instead, the selected application does not display in the foreground and the highlighted area floats on the screen. |
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Content Sharing Known Limitation
The following table lists the lists the known OS limitation when sharing content with VidyoConnect:
| Content Sharing Known Limitation | |
|---|---|
| OS | Limitation |
| Windows 10 and 8.1 |
Universal Window Platform (UWP) applications that are displayed in a window on the desktop cannot be shared. Applications that render all or part of their window’s content using Microsoft DirectComposition, such as Chrome 50 and Firefox 46, cannot be shared. Instead, the user must share the entire display. |
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