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VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native & Transcoded): Release Notes Archive

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This archive contains the release notes for the VidyoConnect for WebRTC releases up to Version 22.6.1.

For the release notes from Version 23.x.x onwards, see Vidyo Release Notes.

 

 

2023 Releases

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.6.1—Feb 2023

What's new in this release

  • Bug fix
    • JWT tokens are now optional: This release makes having a JWT token configured on the portal optional instead of mandatory.

Resolved issues

The following table lists the issues we've resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.6.1:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) GA Version 22.6.1 - Resolved issues
Key Summary
VIDCONW-470 We have resolved an issue where users were unable to join a conference if the VidyoPortal did not have a configured JWT token.

Known issues

No new known issues were added to this release.

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.6.0—Jan 2023

What's new in this release

  • Closed captioning now available
    • Users can now enjoy the benefits of low-latency closed captioning during their calls.
    • Closed captioning can be enabled/disabled via a simple button click.
    • Closed Captioning on WebRTC for Desktop Platforms
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    • Closed Captioning on WebRTC for Mobile Platforms
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    • Other configuration options include the ability to set parameters such as font size and background color.
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    • Note:
      • Closed captioning is currently only available in English.
      • The minimum VidyoPortal version needed to support closed captioning is 22.5.1.
  • 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 postCallSurveyDisabledWeb 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.

Resolved issues

The following table lists the issues we've resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.6.0:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) GA Version 22.6.0 - Resolved issues
Key Summary
VIDCONW-289 In the prior release, if a user chose to share an application window without manually closing the first shared application window, the new application window was not shared. Starting with version 22.6.0, a new application window can be shared without having to manually close the first window.

Known issues

No new known issues were added to this release.

2022 Releases

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.5.0—Nov 2022

What's new in this release

  • Support for the latest OS versions and platforms
    • VidyoConnect for WebRTC now supports these latest OS versions and platforms:
      • Android 13
      • iOS 16
      • macOS 13
  • Epic Monitor ECAL support for VidyoConnect for WebRTC
    • The VidyoConnect for WebRTC app can now be used with Epic Monitor ECAL (Embedded Context-Aware Linking).
      • Epic Monitor ECAL is a grid of videos embedded in the Epic Monitor platform that are surrounded with contextual information from the EMR. This functionality allows organizations to use video apps, such as VidyoConnect for WebRTC, to engage in continuous video surveillance of multiple patients, be it for COVID, fall risk, or behavioral disorders.
    • To enable this feature, Epic administrators must add the initializeWebView=1 custom invocation URL parameter in their FDI record for generating Epic CAL links.
      • The parameter must go outside the CRYPTSTRING in the FDI record.
      • This feature is available only with VidyoPortal version 22.3.1 and later.

Resolved issues

The following table lists the issues we've resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.5.0:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) GA Version 22.5.0 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
VIDCONW-287 An incorrect spelling of the word compromised in an error message was fixed.
VIDCONW-285 We resolved an issue where the audio for the hardware test did not play back when using VidyoConnect for WebRTC on iOS 16.

Known Issues

The following new issues were added to this release: 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) Version 22.5.0 - Known Issues
Key Summary
VIDCONW-308

When using iOS 16 on a Safari browser, the video may appear distorted when the phone is rotated.

If this issue occurs, mute and unmute the camera, rotate the device to the opposite side, and/or rejoin the call in the desired orientation.
VIDCONW-289

During a call where an application window is shared, if a user chooses another application window to share without manually closing the first window, the new application window is not shared.

To avoid this issue, stop sharing the current application window before you start sharing a new one.
VIDCONW-265 When using macOS Ventura on Safari 16, if a user shares an application window, the preview of the shared window as well as the shared window itself appears smaller and surrounded by black space.
VIDCONW-220

On iOS Safari, if you set your incoming calls to “Banner” rather than “Full Screen” and you answer an incoming phone call while you are already in a video call, your camera does not get muted.

To avoid this issue, we recommend configuring incoming calls as “Full Screen” instead of “Banner”. Alternatively, when you receive an incoming call, tap on the incoming call banner to make it go to full screen.
VIDCONW-206 Occasionally, after 10 minutes or more in a call with certain iPad models, the voices of meeting participants begin to sound distorted. Some users have described this distortion as "robotic voice". This issue has been investigated and has been determined to be a Safari bug. For more information, see https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=241680.
VIDCONW-66 Apple limitations cause some audio issues when VidyoConnect for WebRTC is used Safari on iOS 15. For more information, see Alert: Audio Issues with Safari on iOS 15.

To view these issues, as well as the known issues for previous releases, please click here. 

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.4.0—Sep 2022

What's new in this release 

  • Improved layout on mobile devices
    • We have modified the layout for VidyoConnect for WebRTC on mobile platforms. The new layout experience is now closer to that of native mobile applications.
    • In particular, the self-view tile now is smaller. It’s also movable and hovers on top of the video of the remote participant making it easier for you to use the screen real estate as needed for your call.
      • The new layout is especially helpful in calls between a patient and provider because it provides more screen space for the provider to view the patient.

        Android iOS
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  • Saved display layout
    • The app will remember which layout setting you used during the previous call and will start your next call using the same layout.
      • For example, if you selected Grid view during your call, when you start your next call, the layout will be in Grid view.
  • 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 ability to run 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.

      Hardware test (Desktop)
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      Hardware test (Mobile)
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      • Users 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.
    • For more details about the hardware test, see the “Hardware check in Epic CAL workflows” feature in the Release Notes for Version 22.3.0.
  • 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.

        Add contact info (Mobile) Generate log file (Mobile)
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        Add contact info (Desktop) Generate log file (Desktop)
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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.
  • 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.

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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.

Resolved issues

There are no resolved issues in this release.

Known Issues

No new known issues were added to this release; however, if you want to view the known issues for previous releases, please click here. 

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.3.0—Jun 2022

What's new in this release 

  • 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.

        WebRTC_speakertest.png

      • Microphone Test: The microphone test is a two-step process. First, the user records their voice for five seconds. Next, VidyoConnect plays the recording back to them and the user indicates if they heard the sound.

        WebRTC_mictest.png

      • Camera Test: The camera test displays video from the user’s camera. The user can then indicate if they see the video.

        WebRTC_camtest.png

      • If there is a hardware malfunction, users are notified that their experience may be compromised.

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    • Users can change their devices after they have gone through the hardware test. In such cases, a screen displays explaining the situation.

      WebRTC_aftertest.png

    • To configure the hardware test feature, 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.
    • Note:
      • 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
    • The new "InactivityTimer" custom parameter enables Tenant Admins to set a timeout value for guests and/or registered users. After the specified amount of time during which a participant is alone in a call, VidyoConnect disconnects the guest or registered user. 
      • The default timeout value is 15 minutes (900 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.
  • 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 WebRTC 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.

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      • You can then click on the Select preset drop-down and select the preset you want to move the camera to.

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      • 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.
    • All 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 and VidyoRouter version 22.3.1 or later and VidyoConnect Room or VidyoRoom version 22.3.0 or later.

Resolved issues

No customer-facing issues were resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.3.0.

Known Issues

One new issue, VIDCONW-66, was added to this release. 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) Version 22.3.0 - Known Issue
Key Summary
VIDCONW-66 Apple limitations cause some audio issues when VidyoConnect for WebRTC is used Safari on iOS 15. For more information, see Alert: Audio Issues with Safari on iOS 15.

To view this issue, as well as the known issues for previous releases, please click here. 

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.2.1—Jun 2022

What's new in this release 

  • Analytics improvements
    • In this release, we've made updates to improve the way we write data to our analytics.

Resolved issues

No customer-facing issues were resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.1.1.

Known issues

No new known issues were added to this release; however, if you want to view the known issues for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.2.0—Apr 2022

What's new in this release 

  • New compositor
    • VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC now utilizes a new compositor that provides better usability and functionality. For example:
      • The compositor UI now has two layouts.
      • The number of tiles displayed on tablets has increased.
      • Videos are never cropped.
      • The self-view tile has moved to the compositor.
      • The outgoing shared content is displayed the same way as the receiving shared content.
      • Epic media capture users are now advised to pin the tile.
  • 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

No customer-facing issues were resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 22.2.0.

Known issues

No new known issues were added to this release; however, if you want to view the known issues for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.1.2—Mar 2022

What's new in this release

This release includes the fix to a reported Native WebRTC connection issue.

Resolved issue

The following table lists the issue we have resolved in VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) version 22.1.2:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 22.1.2 GA  
Key Summary
IOWEBRTC-2912

Fixed the issue that prevented Native WebRTC participants from joining a call on portals that do not support the room moderation feature.

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.1.1—Mar 2022

What's new in this release

This release includes some enhancements to the improve the experience of WebRTC conferences.

Enhancements

The following table lists the issues we have resolved in VidyoConnect for WebRTC  version 22.1.1:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 22.1.1 GA - Enhancements
Key Summary
IOWEBRTC-2806

Renderer code updated

The renderer code has been updated to request supported resolutions from the router. This simplifies the router logic and and potentially reduces network bandwidth by ensuring that the optimal video stream is forwarded to the client.
IOWEBRTC-2209

VP-SVC algorithm improved

The VP9-SVC algorithm has been optimized to reduce bandwidth and CPU in many common usage scenarios.

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 22.1.0—Mar 2022

What's new in this release 

  • Pop-up message for VidyoConnect for WebRTC users on iOS 15
    • With the release of iOS 15, Apple® introduced some critical issues for WebRTC users on Safari®. The issues are Apple limitations and are not a result of using VidyoConnect. Because of these issues, we've added the ability for you to configure a Warning pop-up that displays as the first screen for VidyoConnect WebRTC users joining a call with iOS 15 or later.

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    • Admins can configure the contents of the message using the Settings > Feature Settings > Custom Parameters page on the Tenant Admin portal. For more information, refer to the "Configuring Custom Parameters" section of version 21.5.0 Rev. B of the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide. 

      CustomParameter_iOS15.png

    • For more information about Apple's iOS 15 issues, refer to the Critical WebRTC Issues on iOS 15 and the Alert: Audio Issues with Safari on iOS 15 articles.
  • Tooltips for the state of media devices
    • In this release, we added tooltips to let you know when any of your media devices—microphone, camera, speaker— is active or muted. The new tooltips also include the name of your device.
      • When you hover over the icon of a device that is muted, the tooltip displays the name of your device and this message: "Your [device type] is muted (click to unmute)."

        TooltipBox-DeviceMuted.png

      • When you hover over a device that is active (in use), the tooltip displays the name of your device and this message: "Your [device type] is active (click to mute)."

        TooltipBox-DeviceActive.png

  • 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 touches the screen.
      • Buttons have shadows to enhance visibility.
  • Performance improvements 
    • In this release, we've updated internal processes for enhanced functionality and performance.

Resolved issues

The following table lists the issues we've resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC GA version 22.1.0:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) GA Version 22.1.0 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
VFW-365 When using VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) as an auto-provisioned provider with the Portal "prefix" custom parameter enabled, the prefix is now properly applied when the Call button is used.
NEP-14159 An audio issue on iOS version 13.0 with Safari is no longer relevant since Enghouse Vidyo now only supports versions 13.6 and later.  

Known issues

To view the known issues for previous releases, click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.5.1—Dec 2021

What's new in this release 

  • Capture and save images during VidyoConnect calls with Epic CAL
    • Version 21.5.1 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.

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    • 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.

Due to portal changes required for the Epic Media Capturing feature, you will be unable to join a call using a link with VidyoConnect WebRTC versions earlier than version 21.5.1 if the link uses the new launchToken parameter. Please contact your administrator if you need help using this feature after you update to 21.5.1.

 

Resolved issues

No customer-facing issues were resolved in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC LA version 21.5.1.


Known issues

No new known issues were added to this release; however, if you want to view the known issues for previous releases, please click here.

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.5.0—Nov 2021

What's new in this release?

  • Korean language support
    • In this release, we added Korean translations to the VidyoConnect user interface (UI). 
    • Korean is one of the 10 languages for which we now provide localization support.
    • Users can select a preferred language from the General tab of the application.

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  • Supported platforms
    • This release is compatible with the following: 
      • Windows 11
      • macOS 12
      • Android 12
      • iOS 15

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issues in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC LA version 21.5.0:

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 21.5.0 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
IOWEBRTC-2353 We have restored the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode in this release.
VFW-45 On iOS Safari, we addressed the cause of the 5-second audio delay experienced by participants after they unmute their speakers. Now, a participant can hear the other participants immediately after unmuting the speakers.  

Known issues

To view the known issues for this release, as well as for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.4.0—Sep 2021

What's new in this release? 

  • Post-call URL
    • This feature enables a URL to automatically open at the end of a VidyoConnect call so call participants can complete a survey, access a company website, download from an online store, or for other purposes. 
      • The URL opens in the same browser the participant used for the VidyoConnect call.
    • To use this feature, your Tenant Admin must configure it. For more information about configuration, refer to the Tenant Admin: Configuring a Post-Call URL article.
  • Epic CAL participants in a waiting room can listen to audio and view video
    • Healthcare customers using Epic CAL can now play music or a video to patients who are waiting for their healthcare providers to join their call. You can customize this feature so that the patients in the waiting room can:
      • view a video.
      • listen to audio (with or without a background image).
      • see a background image (with or without audio).
    • Providers can specify the video, audio, and background image content to be played in the waiting room. They can also select different content 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.

Note: Section about moderation capabilities in the initial publication was removed because the accompanying infrastructure to support it is yet to be released. 10/13/2021.

Resolved issues

There are no resolved issues in this release.

Known issues

No new issues were added to this release. To view the known issues for previous releases, click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.3.0—Aug 2021

What's new in this release? 

  • Localization auto detect
    • This feature automatically detects and delivers the user's language preference. Users can override the default language selection.
  • 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 some moderation actions in their Epic CAL conferences, including:
      • Inviting other users via links
      • Inviting other registered users to the conference
      • Inviting other users via SMS
      • 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.
  • Added "Settings" label below the Settings icon
    • We added the "Settings" label to the Settings icon to make it easy to identify.
  • Far End Camera Control (FECC)
    • With support for the Far End Camera Control (FECC) feature, users of the WebRTC client can now remotely control the far-end camera when the remote participant is using a VidyoConnect client, a VidyoConnect Room, or a VidyoRoom that has a controllable camera.

Resolved issues

There are no resolved issues in this release.

Known issues

To view the known issues for this release, as well as for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.2.0—Jun 2021

What's New? 

  • Ability to pin a participant
    • You can now pin a participant during a conference to ensure that you are always able to see that participant, even when they are not the active speaker.
    • To pin a participant, simply click the Pin icon in the bottom-left corner of that participant's tile.

      PinParticipant.png
       
  • Easier selection of input and output devices
    • 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, clearly see which device is currently being used, 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.

        BeautyScreen.png

  • 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 (shown above), you indicate that you accept the User Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy by simply clicking the Join button. 
  • Update to VidyoClient version 21.2.1 
    • This release now supports version 21.2.1 of the VidyoClient API, thereby providing you with our newest and most recently updated APIs.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issues in the VidyoConnect for WebRTC LA version 21.2.0:

Key Summary
IOWEBRTC-2009 VidyoConnect for WebRTC now displays the video tiles of all the call participants even when there is not enough bandwidth to display the actual video feed from the participants.

 

Known Issues

One new issue, NEP-15770, was added to this release. To view this issue, as well as the known issues for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 21.1.0—Apr 2021

What's New? 

  • Bug fixes and improvements
    • In this release, we've resolved several issues for improved usability and reliability.

Resolved issues

The following table lists the issues we've resolved in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 21.1.0:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 21.1.0 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-15175 An issue on an iPhone when using Safari with VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) that caused the chat frame to change size and obscure some buttons has been fixed.
NEP-15009

When using Android 11 on a certain Pixel phones, the VidyoConnect page no longer freezes when another participant in the call mutes and unmutes their camera a few times.
NEP-14786 If the Tenant administrator disables chat functionality, the chat is now correctly disabled on the VidyoConnect client. 
NEP-14369 When joining a call with several participants (desktop and Native WebRTC) the video tiles' aspect ratio is now maintained when the video resolution changes. 
NEP-14298 When using VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native), Safari does not allow the user to select the microphone as it uses the system default microphone of the macOS. If the default microphone is changed in the macOS settings, the VidyoConnect for WebRTC application now immediately starts using the new system default microphone. 
NEP-14269 If an iOS user on a VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) call receives a cellular call and hangs up from the cellular call, the remote participants now continue to hear audio from the iOS user. 
NEP-14069 Participants who send long chat messages no longer get disconnected from the call; instead, if a participant sends a chat message longer than 1024 characters, only the first 1024 characters are sent.

 

Known issues

To view the new known issue for this release, NEP-15465, as well as the known issues for previous releases, click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Version 20.4.2

What's New? 

  • New Custom Invocation Parameters 
    • In this release, we've added these new custom invocation parameters:
      • muteCameraOnJoin
      • muteMicOnJoin
      • camMuteCntrl
      • micMuteCntrl
      • share
      • leftPanel
      • chat
    • These parameters allow third-party partners, developers, and admins to customize VidyoConnect for WebRTC by controlling whether the camera and microphone are muted upon entering a conference and whether certain buttons, panels, or features display in the app. These customizations are especially useful when coordinating webinars.
    • For more information, 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 WebRTC version 20.4.2:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.4.2 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-15122

When a user on an iOS device joins a VidyoConnect for WebRTC call with Safari and rotates the device to change orientation, the self-view tile no longer turns black. 
NEP-15120

When a Chrome user on Android device rotates the device, some VidyoConnect UI elements (such as the control menu) that previously disappeared now remain on the screen as expected.
NEP-15042

A compatibility issue has been fixed for the upcoming release of Chrome 89 where a user would drop from the call right after joining if the remote participant had their camera enabled.
NEP-15004

When a call participant using an Android device unmutes or switches their camera, their self-view tile no longer freezes or turns black.
NEP-14940

When a user joins a call and the Welcome page parameter is set to "false", the Instructions for Authorizing Devices now displays as expected so the user can give permission to use the microphone. 

 

Known Issues

To view the known issues for this release, as well as for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.4.1

What's New? 

  • Resolved Chrome Issue 
    • This release fixes a known issue with Chrome on Android 11 that caused the UI to freeze when closing WebRTC streams.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.4.1:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.4.1 - Resolved Issue
Key Summary
NEP-14994

An issue that caused the UI to freeze when using Chrome on Android 11 has been fixed.

 

Known Issues

To view the known issues for this release, as well as for previous releases, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.4.0

What's New? 

  • BeautyScreen and WelcomePage Custom Invocation Parameters Available for Native WebRTC 
    • The beautyScreen and welcomePage Custom Invocation parameters, which were previously available only for VidyoConnect desktop users, are now available for Native WebRTC users.
    • These parameters allow third-party partners, developers, and admins to customize VidyoConnect for WebRTC so users can bypass the Welcome and Beauty pages and go directly to their video conferences.
    • For more information, refer to the "Using Custom Invocation" section of the Using VidyoConnect: Admin-Level Functions article.
  • Easily Join a Single VidyoConnect Call Instead of Multiple Sessions
    • Sometimes participants may accidentally open several browser window tabs when joining the same call. Once a new browser tab is opened, the session in the previously opened tab is terminated.
    • To let you know which browser tab to close, this helpful message will now display: “Please close this tab. A new VidyoConnect session was started in another tab.”

Resolved Issues

There are no resolved issues for this release. 

Known Issues

The one new issue, NEP-14940, was subsequently resolved in Version 20.4.2. 

 

2020 Releases 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.2.3

What's New? 

  • Resolved Issue
    • An issue was corrected where sometimes a participant using a Safari or Chrome browser could not be heard when joining a call with three or more participants with enabled microphones.   

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.2.3:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.2.3 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-14622

An issue was corrected where sometimes a participant using a Safari or Chrome browser could not be heard when joining a call with three or more participants with  enabled microphones.      

 

Known Issues

There are no new known issues for this release; however, if you want to review previously documented  Known Issues for Native WebRTC, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.2.2

What's New? 

  • New Instructions for Authorizing Devices
    • This release includes new onscreen instructions in a pop-up window with a link to a video in the VidyoConnect app to help users authorize the use of their camera and microphone in their browsers, which is especially useful in cases where users previously denied authorization.
    • Below are the different pop-ups that may display based on your device, platform, and browser. When the pop-up displays in your device, click the “How to give access to device” link to see a video on how to authorize the devices.

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      iOS Device in Safari Browser

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      Android Device in a Chrome Browser

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      MacOS in a Safari Browser 

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      Windows & MacOS in a Chrome Browser

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.2.2:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.2.2 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-14654

An issue was fixed where sometimes users get dropped from calls when using Chrome version 86.
NEP-14572

The lists of supported browsers for VidyoConnect for WebRTC are available here for Native compatibility and here for Transcoded compatibility.
NEP-14571 
and
NEP-14570

Onscreen instructions and videos were added to the VidyoConnect app to help users authorize usage of their devices in their browsers, especially in cases where they previously denied authorization. The instructions include a message indicating that users are not allowed to join a call unless they authorize the use of their camera and microphone.

 

Known Issues

There are no new known issues for this release; however, if you want to review previously documented  Known Issues for Native WebRTC, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.2.1

What's New? 

  • Enghouse Vidyo corrected an issue so VidyoConnect ™ for Native WebRTC (desktop and mobile) users can easily join calls when using the upcoming release of Google Chrome™ version 85. Previously, some users experienced issues on the Google Chrome version 85 beta version when connecting to calls and may have received timeout errors.
  • This issue specifically impacted customers using the VidyoConnect Health4 Meetings platform. 

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.2.1:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.2.1 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
IOWEBRTC-1297

Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue affecting VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC users who had issues joining calls using Google Chrome version 85. 
IOWEBRTC-1337

An issue was resolved affecting VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC users who had issues getting disconnected from calls when using Google Chrome version 85. 

Known Issues

There are no new known issues for this release; however, if you want to review previously documented  Known Issues for Native WebRTC, please click here.

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native): About Limited Availability Version 20.2.0

What's New? 

  • Support for VidyoConnect Native WebRTC
    • In this release, guest customers can easily and quickly join calls using a browser and no longer need to install any application or plugin.  Simply, click on a conference link and the browser will open.   
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    • Click Join via the Browser and the VidyoConnect app opens. (Enter your name and mute your speaker, microphone, and camera, if needed).

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      Desktop Experience

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      Mobile Experience

  • Supported Browsers
    • The VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC application runs on the following supported WebRTC browsers: 
      • Google Chrome™ version 83 and later on Windows, Mac OS and Android™
      • Safari®version 13.1.1 and later on iOS/iPad OS and Mac OS
      • Firefox is not supported in this version. 
  • Support for Epic Context-Aware Linking (CAL) Workflows
  • Features  
    • The Using VidyoConnect: About Each Feature article provides detailed information about how to use the pre-call and in-call features of the VidyoConnect™ application—whether you're using the application on your desktop, with WebRTC, or on your mobile device. Refer to the below native WebRTC pre-call and in-call feature sections in this article. 
      • Pre-Call Features
        • Configuring the Audio/Video Settings 
        • Viewing and accepting the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy
        • Using the Calendar Integration Feature
      • In-Call Features
        • Using the Participant's List to view call participants
        • Using the in-call chat feature to send and receive chats
        • Using the Content/Screen Share Feature
        • Using the Whiteboard Feature (View only)

      Important Considerations:

        • Toggle layout is not available. 
        • Mobile participants can view shared or whiteboard content; however, cannot share content or annotate on the whiteboard during a call.
        • Although participants cannot use the Moderation and Recording features, a  notification will display as a red circle in the top right of the application if someone is recording the meeting. 

       

  • Troubleshooting
    • If you are having issues, desktop and mobile customers can download logs by going to Settings>Help>Downloads.  
    • To troubleshoot media issues, create a WebRTC internals dump file on chrome://webrtc-internals/.
    • A simple way to detect device and connectivity issues is to use this test environment: https://test.webrtc.org

Resolved Issues

There are no resolved issues in the VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC version 20.2.0 release. 

Known Issues

Please refer to the Known Issues for Native WebRTC here.

 

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Limited Availability Version 20.1.3

What's New in This Release 

  • Enghouse Vidyo corrected an issue so users on macOS Big Sur can now join calls when using the Google Chrome™ browser. 
  • Because of a browser restriction that prevents sites from playing audio without user permission, the VidyoConnect user is directed to the Welcome page and must give permission to use the microphone even if the Custom Invocation WelcomePage parameter is set to "False".

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issues in the Limited Availability release of VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.1.3:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.1.3 (LA) - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-14790

Users on macOS Big Sur can now join calls using the Chrome browser.
NEP-14789

Prior to this release, if the user didn’t have a microphone, didn’t give permission to use the microphone, or joined the call with a disabled microphone and the WelcomePage parameter was set to "False" using Custom Invocation, the user would not see the Welcome page; however, they would be unable to hear any audio in the call because of a browser restriction that prevents sites from playing audio without user interaction. With this release, the user is directed to the Welcome page regardless of the WelcomePage parameter setting; in this way, they must interact with the page and, thereby, overcome the browser restriction.

 

There are no new known issues for this release.  

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Version 20.1.2 

 

What's New in This Release 

  • Enghouse Vidyo corrected an issue so users can easily join calls when using the upcoming release of Google Chrome™ version 85. Previously, some users experienced issues on the Goolge Chrome version 85 beta version when connecting to calls and may have received 404 timeout errors.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 20.1.2:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 20.1.2 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
IOWEBRTCGW-450

Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue affecting VidyoConnect for WebRTC (transcoded) users who joined calls using Google Chrome version 85. 

There are no new known issues for this release.  

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Version 18.2.9 

 

What's New in This Release 

  • Enghouse Vidyo corrected an issue so users can easily join calls when using the upcoming release of Google Chrome™ version 85. Previously, some users experienced issues on the Goolge Chrome version 85 beta version when connecting to calls and may have received 404 timeout errors.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 18.2.9:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 18.2.9 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
IOWEBRTCGW-451

Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue affecting VidyoConnect for WebRTC (transcoded) users who joined calls using Google Chrome version 85. 

There are no new known issues for this release.  

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Version 18.2.8

 

What's New in This Release 

  • Enghouse Vidyo corrected an issue so the iFrames for pre-call, in-call, and call post URLs now work correctly for enterprise organizations to load content from their domains or a third-party system into VidyoConnect per tenant.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 18.2.8:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 18.2.8 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEP-13290

Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue affecting VidyoConnect for WebRTC users who joined calls using Google Chrome 78 and later. When users undocked the received remote content share, the content did not show in the new window. Now users can undock the content share and view it properly.

There are no new known issues for this release.  

 

2019 Releases

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Version 18.2.7

What's New in This Release 

  • Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where if you popped out the screen share window it would sometimes display as a black screen when using WebRTC versions prior to 18.2.7 with Google Chrome versions 71 and later.
  • Another issue was fixed so customers can connect to calls when  using VidyoConnect WebRTC with Firefox® version 68.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 18.2.7:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 18.2.7 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEPWEB-1497

An issue was resolved so customers using VidyoConnect WebRTC can now connect to calls when using Firefox® version 68.
NEP-12620

Enghouse Vidyo fixed an issue where if you popped out the screen share window it would sometimes display as a black screen when using WebRTC versions prior to 18.2.7 with Google Chrome™ versions 71 and later.

There are no new known issues for this release. 

 

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded): About Version 18.2.6

What's New in This Release 

  • Vidyo fixed an issue so now Google Chrome™ Beta Version 74 renders audio and video with VidyoConnect for WebRTC. Previously, during preliminary testing with Chrome beta version 74, Vidyo discovered that the audio and visual was not working when multiple participants joined a call using VidyoConnect™ for WebRTC.

Resolved Issues

The following table lists the resolved issue in VidyoConnect for WebRTC version 18.2.6:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC Version 18.2.7 - Resolved Issues
Key Summary
NEPWEB-1494

Vidyo fixed an issue so now Google Chrome™ Beta Version 74 renders audio and video with VidyoConnect for WebRTC. Previously, during preliminary testing with Chrome beta version 74, Vidyo discovered that the audio and visual was not working when multiple participants joined a call using VidyoConnect™ for WebRTC.

There are no new known issues for this release. 

 

Upgrading from VidyoDesktop™

If you’re planning to upgrade to VidyoConnect from VidyoDesktop, we'd like to clarify a few important points that you should pass along to your users:

  • If you've just switched from VidyoDesktop and VidyoMobile™ to VidyoConnect, your users will now be redirected to the new VidyoConnect for Mobile app when they join a call from a mobile device. They will first be prompted to download the app from the Google Play™ Store or the Apple® App Store. Then, once the app is installed, they'll be routed to their call via the VidyoConnect for Mobile app.
  • If you’re still using VidyoDesktop and VidyoMobile, we encourage you to upgrade to VidyoConnect to access all the latest features. Please contact us to initiate the upgrade to VidyoConnect, and click here to learn more about what to expect.

We 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 (Native)

The VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC application is supported on the following browsers:

Browser Version

Google Chrome 

Last two released versions on Windows, macOS, and Android
Microsoft Edge Last two released versions on Windows
Safari Last released version on iOS/iPad OS and macOS

The VidyoConnect for Native WebRTC application is supported on the following platforms:

Platform OS Version
Windows 10 and later
macOS 11.x  and later
iOS/iPad OS 15 and later
Android  11 and later

Updated: March 9, 2022

 

Compatibility (Transcoded)

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded) is supported on the following platforms:

Compatible Windows®
Platforms		 Compatible Mac®
OS X Platforms		 Other Compatible Platforms Compatible Browsers
Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit Mac OS X 10.14.x and Mac OS X 10.12.x Linux® (Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 LTS) Chrome™ (two most recent stable channel released versions)
Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit Mac OS X 10.13.x Chrome OS (two most recent stable channel released versions) Firefox® (two most recent supported official releases)
Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit      

The table above reflect Vidyo’s current test matrix. Other platforms and browsers may also work, although they are not officially supported.

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 portal your VidyoConnect release is compatible with.

 

Known Issues (Native)

The following table lists the issues that still remain, but you can be sure our teams are working to fix them:

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Native) - Known Issues
Key Summary
VIDCONW-308

When using iOS 16 on a Safari browser, the video may appear distorted when the phone is rotated.

If this issue occurs, mute and unmute the camera, rotate the device to the opposite side, and/or rejoin the call in the desired orientation.
VIDCONW-289 During a call where an application window is shared, if a user chooses another application window to share without manually closing the first window, the new application window is not shared.
VIDCONW-265 When using macOS Ventura on Safari 16, if a user shares an application window, the preview of the shared window as well as the shared window itself appears smaller and surrounded by black space.
VIDCONW-220

On iOS Safari, if you set your incoming calls to “Banner” rather than “Full Screen” and you answer an incoming phone call while you are already in a video call, your camera does not get muted.

To avoid this issue, we recommend configuring incoming calls as “Full Screen” instead of “Banner”. Alternatively, when you receive an incoming call, tap on the incoming call banner to make it go to full screen.
VIDCONW-206 Occasionally, after 10 minutes or more in a call with certain iPad models, the voices of meeting participants begin to sound distorted. Some users have described this distortion as "robotic voice". This issue has been investigated and has been determined to be a Safari bug. For more information, see https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=241680.
VIDCONW-66 Apple limitations cause some audio issues when VidyoConnect for WebRTC is used Safari on iOS 15. For more information, see Alert: Audio Issues with Safari on iOS 15.
NEP-14424 Sometimes when using Safari version 13.1.x no audio is sent or heard. Workaround: Audio issue is resolved when using Safari Technology Preview 111 or Google Chrome version 83 or later.
NEP-14331  When using iOS version 13.5.1 with Safari sometimes after several minutes in a call, the audio becomes choppy and/or a clicking sound is heard.   
NEP-14270  When accepting an incoming cellular call while on a VidyoConnect Native WebRTC call with a remote participant, the camera is not displayed as muted for the remote participant.
NEP-14155  Repetitive Safari microphone permission pop-ups are displayed after the user has previously denied this permission.
NEP-14072  You cannot switch microphone when using Safari on macOS as the audio is not sent after unplugging the default microphone.

 

Known Issues (Transcoded)

The following table lists the known issues for VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded):

VidyoConnect for WebRTC (Transcoded) - Known Issues
Key Summary
NEP-11009 A black tile occurs for a remote participant when switching from one camera to another camera and back again.
NEPWEB-1275 When a Sessheiser headset is connected, the Firefox browser transmits audio on both external mics (e.g., the built-in mic on the camera and the mic on the Sessheiser headset) during a call.
NEPWEB-1253 When using the Firefox browser, TURN relay calls may fail and the “ICE connection failed” error message may appear.
NEPWEB-1183 When a user clicks the … button near a name in the VidyoConnect left panel, the stethoscope indicator is missing.
NEPWEB-1118 Due to a limitation with the Firefox browser, if a user opens the application share list and then changes the name of an app, the app's name is not updated on the application share list.
NEPWEB-1116 Due to a limitation with the Firefox browser, the application share list does not update in real time; therefore, if a user opens a new app, they will not see it in the VidyoConnect share list unless they relaunch Firefox.
NEPWEB-1087 When using Firefox, the video displayed in the participant’s tile may not be from the camera selected on the Device Settings screen.
NEPWEB-1083 Due to a limitation with the Firefox browser, even if multiple audio output devices are connected, only the system default device appears as the speaker and ringing device on the VidyoConnect Device Settings screen.
NEPWEB-932 If there are no lines available on the portal when a VidyoConnect guest user tries to join a call, the guest user will receive the erroneous message “Unable to join the conference. Please contact your administrator” instead of the correct message “Unfortunately, all lines are in use. Please contact your administrator or try again”.
NEPWEB-930 If a logged-in VidyoConnect user tries to log out during an ongoing call, that user will receive an “Application Error” message.
NEPWEB-916 If a Firefox user joins a call, shares content, and then edits the shared content, the other participants in the call will not see the edits.
NEPWEB-914 If a Firefox user joins a call as a guest and then gets disconnected, after refreshing the browser, that user will receive a message saying the server is full and asking them to “Try again”. If the user then clicks the “Try again” button, the Firefox browser icon will keep spinning and never load the page.
NEPWEB-824 When using Firefox, headsets do not appear in the list of available ringing devices on the Devices page.
NEPWEB-369 When a user who is using Firefox on Ubuntu 16.04 OS starts sharing an application, the application is not brought to the foreground.
NEPWEB-198 When using Chrome on Windows 8.1, the device list may show an invalid speaker and microphone option with the label "Communications".

 

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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