Version 8.7.130 April 2024* Samsung 2024 TV Models are now auto-discovered. [8.7.1]
* Panasonic UB 420/820/9000 UHD players now provide progress feedback and allow disabling per-command authentication. [8.6.0]
* Govee Lighting Control: Apply for an API key from the Govee app, add as a Cloud Service, enter the API key, and update manifest. Lights can be controlled from the Homebar or via direct commands. [8.7.0]
* Improved Set Room command from Shortcuts. Using Set Room and then opening Roomie from the same shortcut now works properly (useful for opening a specified room from an NFC tag). [8.6.3]
* Updated TiVo authentication. [8.7.1]
* ATV Media Guide: Introducing the ATV App Launch media guide! Plex guide is now a sub-guide if configured. (Ensure both Companion and Airplay devices are added for ATV.)
* ATV Deep Links: App launch command now support URL deep links – depending on the target app, this can be used to open specific content.
* Localization into Spanish and French.
* Various additional fixes and improvements throughout the app..
Version 8.5.405 December 2023* ATV Media Guide: Introducing the ATV App Launch media guide! Plex guide is now a sub-guide if configured. (Ensure both Companion and Airplay devices are added for ATV.)
* ATV Deep Links: App launch command now support URL deep links – depending on the target app, this can be used to open specific content.
* SmartThings Integration: New implementation supports the re-architected SmartThings. Any of the old SmartApps are no longer needed or no longer compatible, and should be removed from your graph.api if they’re still there. Focus has been placed on core SmartThings such as lights and locks working in the HomeBar as well as creating Automations based on Power, Brightness, Locked, and other attributes of Things. Sending commands to Samsung TVs integrated with SmartThings is also provided.
* Indigo Updates: Support for Indigo updated for their new API. [8.5.2]
* UD ISY Optimized: Significantly updated and improved support now optimized requiring far less CPU on both sides to maintain sync. Ensure ISY is updated to recent firmware and make sure to Force Code Set Update.
* Google TV Media Guide
* Unlimited Monthly: A monthly option for the Unlimited level has been added.
* Features normalized across subscriptions. For example, Voice Control, Guest Sharing, and Custom Devices are now available from all subscriptions. Number of homes, rooms, activities, and devices distinguish the levels.
* Ecobee: Compatibility fixes with recent cloud changes.
* Localization into Spanish and French.
* Automations can now be disabled individually.
* iOS/iPadOS 17 Compatibility
* Annual system requirements increase to iOS 16.1/macOS 13.1/tvOS 16.1..
Version 8.5.226 September 2023* iOS/iPadOS 17 Compatibility
* ATV Media Guide: Introducing the ATV App Launch media guide! Plex guide is now a sub-guide if configured. (Ensure both Companion and Airplay devices are added for ATV.)
* ATV Deep Links: App launch command now support URL deep links – depending on the target app, this can be used to open specific content.
* SmartThings Integration: New implementation supports the re-architected SmartThings. Any of the old SmartApps are no longer needed or no longer compatible, and should be removed from your graph.api if they’re still there. Focus has been placed on core SmartThings such as lights and locks working in the HomeBar as well as creating Automations based on Power, Brightness, Locked, and other attributes of Things. Sending commands to Samsung TVs integrated with SmartThings is also provided.
* Indigo Updates: Support for Indigo updated for their new API. [8.5.2]
* UD ISY Optimized: Significantly updated and improved support now optimized requiring far less CPU on both sides to maintain sync. Ensure ISY is updated to recent firmware and make sure to Force Code Set Update.
* Google TV Media Guide
* Unlimited Monthly: A monthly option for the Unlimited level has been added.
* Features normalized across subscriptions. For example, Voice Control, Guest Sharing, and Custom Devices are now available from all subscriptions. Number of homes, rooms, activities, and devices distinguish the levels.
* Ecobee: Compatibility fixes with recent cloud changes.
* Localization into Spanish and French.
* Automations can now be disabled individually.
* Widgets now work on macOS. Live Activities require iOS or iPadOS.
* Annual system requirements increase to iOS 16.1/macOS 13.1/tvOS 16.1..
Version 8.4.119 June 2023• THX Volume switch now provided on Denon/Marantz receivers to switch to the 0-98 volume scale.
• Fixes for ATV, Kodi, and Shield keyboard control.
8.4 Features:
• ATV Keyboard Support has been added! Make sure to add both the Airplay and Companion devices to enable.
• Latest GTV devices are now supported including keyboard control and app launching. If you added older versions of such devices, delete them and add as new devices.
• HomeBar: Single camera views no longer sleep the camera, letting it continue live indefinitely.
• Fixes for Automation creation and manifest selection for devices like Lutron controllers.
8.X Feature Highlights:
• Samsung TV 2023 models are now recognized for auto-discovery.
• Support for Plex Two Factor Authentication.
• HomeKit Scenes can now be invoked from Activities and Automations.
• Zidoo Media Guide is now a full scale Media Guide for Zidoo Home Theater. Force Code Set Update if you have Zidoo devices.
• New Widgets! Recent Activities and Recent Rooms widgets have been added. These modern widgets replace the old deprecated widget.
• iOS 16 Live Activities: Now provided on supported iPhone models. Start an Activity to see progress in the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen outside the app.
• Instant Home Sharing: Alternative sharing method requiring local network access. New devices that join your network and install Roomie can join with one tap when this feature is active.
• Full Support for Lutron Homeworks QSX, Radio RA3, Radio RA2 Select, and Caséta. Homebar integration for Dimmers, Switches, and Shades. Automation including keypad monitoring to take actions based on keypad buttons. Pico remotes for Caséta including programming hard buttons and repeating Volume buttons.
• Multiple Window Support for iPadOS 16.1+ and macOS. Dedicated Camera viewer windows can be opened from the Homebar Cameras panel. Live Diagnostics window can be opened from the Settings panel (and then remain open as a separate window).
• HomePods are now eligible targets for live Intercomm announcements either all at once or individually.
• Tapping the active button of a current Activity now reveals an inline controller for common actions.
• Swipe left on Activities in the Activity List now shows Edit/Delete/Off buttons as appropriate.
• Improvements to user-selected icons including thousands of new high-quality symbols. In some cases, you may need to re-select an appropriate icon for some Activities..
Version 8.3.307 April 20238.3 Features:
• Samsung TV 2023 models are now recognized for auto-discovery. [8.3.3]
• Support for Plex Two Factor Authentication. [8.3.3]
• Added setting and display for Notification Permission. [8.3.3]
• HomeKit Scenes can now be invoked from Activities and Automations. [8.3.2]
• Zidoo Media Guide is now a full scale Media Guide for Zidoo Home Theater. Force Code Set Update if you have Zidoo devices.
• Plex Media Player support has been significantly revised. Remove and replace any existing Plex devices. First add the associated Apple TV or nVidia Shield device, then Add Plex Media Guide from that device.
• Many Media Guides have been updated especially Kaleidescape, but also Kodi and Plex. Updated presentation, information, and layout.
• Denon/Marantz HEOS devices now support paging of content in the Media Guide.
• Add Long Press option on inline activities to run stop actions instead of start for use when not in sync.
• LG WebOS TV 2022 models were just updated for an unannounced protocol change that is now supported.
• Widget: Improved layout of Recent Activities widget and added new Large size option.
8.2 Features:
• New Widgets! Recent Activities and Recent Rooms widgets have been added. These modern widgets replace the old deprecated widget.
• Added Invert Start Commands button to Activity ->Setup -> Stop Commands panel to auto-copy all Start commands with an inverted action. Setting up Inline Activities to turn on and off groups of lights is an example usage of this that is now as simple as pressing one button.
8.1 Features:
• iOS 16.1+ Live Activities: Now provided on supported iPhone models. Start an Activity to see progress in the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen outside the app.
• Instant Home Sharing: Alternative sharing method requiring local network access. New devices that join your network and install Roomie can join with one tap when this feature is active.
• HomeKit Camera microphone support.
8.0 Features:
• Full Support for Lutron Homeworks QSX, Radio RA3, Radio RA2 Select, and Caséta.
• Homebar integration for Dimmers, Switches, and Shades.
• Automation including keypad monitoring to take actions based on keypad buttons.
• Pico remotes for Caséta including programming hard buttons and repeating Volume buttons.
• Multiple Window Support for iPadOS 16.1+ and macOS. Dedicated Camera viewer windows can be opened from the Homebar Cameras panel. Live Diagnostics window can be opened from the Settings panel (and then remain open as a separate window).
Intercomm Features:
• HomePods are now eligible targets for live Intercomm announcements either all at once or individually.
• Audio quality of Announce via Sonos has been doubled.
ActionPanel Improvements:
• Channel buttons now automatically populate in Action Panels based on which channels you use. Channels flow into Action Panel margins on iPadOS/macOS layouts. Leftmost margin is reserved for Channels if they exist.
• Function buttons automatically flow into the Media Bar if other media buttons are configured.
• Media Bar is now editable in the Design editor.
• Gesture Panel redesigned and now integrates progress, media feedback, and program artwork.
Activities/Dashboard Improvements:
• Tapping the active button of a current Activity now reveals an inline controller for common actions.
• Swipe left on Activities in the Activity List now shows Edit/Delete/Off buttons as appropriate.
• Camera layout significantly improved. All cameras now support snapshots of last images. Improved flow control in the presence of many video camera streams. The Apple TV edition of the app also has these improvements.
• Improvements to user-selected icons including thousands of new high-quality symbols. In some cases, you may need to re-select an appropriate icon for some Activities.
Device Features:
• Apple TV tvOS 16 Compatibility.
• Increased system requirements to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 / tvOS 15 / macOS 12 / watchOS 8.5..
Version 8.2.105 January 20238.2 Features:
• New Widgets! Recent Activities and Recent Rooms widgets have been added. These modern widgets replace the old deprecated widget.
• Added Invert Start Commands button to Activity ->Setup -> Stop Commands panel to auto-copy all Start commands with an inverted action. Setting up Inline Activities to turn on and off groups of lights is an example usage of this that is now as simple as pressing one button.
• Support for various additional HomeKit cameras.
• Fixes for Plex Authentication, Volume button Matching, Dashboard, Automatic Home Switching.
• Fixed issue with long Start/Stop Activity executions from the Siri/Shortcuts integrationand more.
8.1 Features:
• iOS 16.1 Live Activities: Now provided on supported iPhone models. Start an Activity to see progress in the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen outside the app.
• Instant Home Sharing: Alternative sharing method requiring local network access. New devices that join your network and install Roomie can join with one tap when this feature is active.
• HomeKit Camera microphone support.
8.0 Features:
• Full Support for Lutron Homeworks QSX, Radio RA3, Radio RA2 Select, and Caséta. • Homebar integration for Dimmers, Switches, and Shades. • Automation including keypad monitoring to take actions based on keypad buttons. • Pico remotes for Caséta including programming hard buttons and repeating Volume buttons.
• Multiple Window Support for iPadOS 16.1 and macOS. Dedicated Camera viewer windows can be opened from the Homebar Cameras panel. Live Diagnostics window can be opened from the Settings panel (and then remain open as a separate window).
• Intercomm Features: • HomePods are now eligible targets for live Intercomm announcements either all at once or individually. • Audio quality of Announce via Sonos has been doubled.
• ActionPanel Improvements: • Channel buttons now automatically populate in Action Panels based on which channels you use. Channels flow into Action Panel margins on iPadOS/macOS layouts. Leftmost margin is reserved for Channels if they exist. • Function buttons automatically flow into the Media Bar if other media buttons are configured. • Media Bar is now editable in the Design editor. • Gesture Panel redesigned and now integrates progress, media feedback, and program artwork. • The DPad is now laid out to the right of the PlayPad in Landscape mode alleviating the need to scroll. • Margin button fill order is now top to bottom left to right.
• Activities/Dashboard Improvements: • Tapping the active button of a current Activity now reveals an inline controller for common actions. • Swipe left on Activities in the Activity List now shows Edit/Delete/Off buttons as appropriate. • Camera layout significantly improved. All cameras now support snapshots of last images. Improved flow control in the presence of many video camera streams. The Apple TV edition of the app also has these improvements. • Improvements to user-selected icons including thousands of new high-quality symbols. In some cases, you may need to re-select an appropriate icon for some Activities.
• Device Features: • Apple TV tvOS 16 Compatibility.
• Final deprecation of the old Roomie Accounts: If you have one of the very old Roomie Accounts (2015 era) linked to the Amazon Alexa Skill, you will be automatically migrated to the new Sign In With Apple accounts. Amazon Alexa support is now linked via Sign In with Apple instead. All previous forms of login/accounts have been removed.
• Prevent Screen Idle is a new switch in the Always-on Services settings panel replacing the old related options. Primary Controllers should make sure this is turned on.
• Alexa Smart Home and Custom Skills are now able to be linked again. Make sure to re-link the skill(s).
• Increased system requirements to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 / tvOS 15 / macOS 12 / watchOS 8.5..
Version 8.1.318 November 2022* iOS 16.1 Live Activities: Now provided on supported iPhone models. Start an Activity to see progress in the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen outside the app.
* Instant Home Sharing: Alternative sharing method requiring local network access. New devices that join your network and install Roomie can join with one tap when this feature is active.
* HomeKit Camera microphone support.
* Fixes for Lutron Pairing, Apple Watch, HDHomeRun, Restore, Guest Sharing, Cloud Synchronization, Family Sharing, Widget, Siri intents, Kodi, Kaleidescape, Hue pairing, video cameras, Apple TV, Insteon, and more.
* Properly respect the Never Dashboard setting for Activities.
Version 8.0 Improvements:
* Full Support for Lutron Homeworks QSX, Radio RA3, Radio RA2 Select, and Caséta. * Homebar integration for Dimmers, Switches, and Shades. * Automation including keypad monitoring to take actions based on keypad buttons. * Pico remotes for Caséta including programming hard buttons and repeating Volume buttons.
* Multiple Window Support for iPadOS 16.1 and macOS. Dedicated Camera viewer windows can be opened from the Homebar Cameras panel. Live Diagnostics window can be opened from the Settings panel (and then remain open as a separate window).
* Intercomm Features: * HomePods are now eligible targets for live Intercomm announcements either all at once or individually. * Audio quality of Announce via Sonos has been doubled.
* ActionPanel Improvements: * Channel buttons now automatically populate in Action Panels based on which channels you use. Channels flow into Action Panel margins on iPadOS/macOS layouts. Leftmost margin is reserved for Channels if they exist. * Function buttons automatically flow into the Media Bar if other media buttons are configured. * Media Bar is now editable in the Design editor. * Gesture Panel redesigned and now integrates progress, media feedback, and program artwork. * The DPad is now laid out to the right of the PlayPad in Landscape mode alleviating the need to scroll. * Margin button fill order is now top to bottom left to right.
* Activities/Dashboard Improvements: * Tapping the active button of a current Activity now reveals an inline controller for common actions. * Swipe left on Activities in the Activity List now shows Edit/Delete/Off buttons as appropriate. * Camera layout significantly improved. All cameras now support snapshots of last images. Improved flow control in the presence of many video camera streams. The Apple TV edition of the app also has these improvements. * Many visual improvements throughout Action Panels. * Improvements to user-selected icons including thousands of new high-quality symbols. In some cases, you may need to re-select an appropriate icon for some Activities.
* Device Features: * Apple TV tvOS 16 Compatibility. * JBL SDP-35/38/55/58 Feedback parsing. * Nest thermostats now offer more options when activating the Fan timer upon long press of the fan button in the Homebar Thermostats panel. * Insteon Cloud Service has been restored as the company providing it returned to life.
* Final deprecation of the old Roomie Accounts: If you have one of the very old Roomie Accounts (2015 era) linked to the Amazon Alexa Skill, you will be automatically migrated to the new Sign In With Apple accounts. Amazon Alexa support is now linked via Sign In with Apple instead. All previous forms of login/accounts have been removed.
* Prevent Screen Idle is a new switch in the Always-on Services settings panel replacing the old related options. Primary Controllers should make sure this is turned on.
* Alexa Smart Home and Custom Skills are now able to be linked again. Make sure to re-link the skill(s).
* Increased system requirements to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 / tvOS 15 / macOS 12 / watchOS 8.5.
* Many other fixes and improvements across the app..
Version 8.0.222 September 2022* Full Support for Lutron Homeworks QSX, Radio RA3, Radio RA2 Select, and Caséta. * Homebar integration for Dimmers, Switches, and Shades. * Automation including keypad monitoring to take actions based on keypad buttons. * Pico remotes for Caséta including programming hard buttons and repeating Volume buttons.
* Multiple Window Support for iPadOS and macOS. Dedicated Camera viewer windows can be opened from the Homebar Cameras panel. Live Diagnostics window can be opened from the Settings panel (and then remain open as a separate window).
* Intercomm Features: * HomePods are now eligible targets for live Intercomm announcements either all at once or individually. * Audio quality of Announce via Sonos has been doubled.
* ActionPanel Improvements: * Channel buttons now automatically populate in Action Panels based on which channels you use. Channels flow into Action Panel margins on iPadOS/macOS layouts. Leftmost margin is reserved for Channels if they exist. * Function buttons automatically flow into the Media Bar if other media buttons are configured. * Media Bar is now editable in the Design editor. * Gesture Panel redesigned and now integrates progress, media feedback, and program artwork. * The DPad is now laid out to the right of the PlayPad in Landscape mode alleviating the need to scroll. * Margin button fill order is now top to bottom left to right.
* Activities/Dashboard Improvements: * Tapping the active button of a current Activity now reveals an inline controller for common actions. * Swipe left on Activities in the Activity List now shows Edit/Delete/Off buttons as appropriate. * Camera layout significantly improved. All cameras now support snapshots of last images. Improved flow control in the presence of many video camera streams. The Apple TV edition of the app also has these improvements. * Many visual improvements throughout Action Panels. * Improvements to user-selected icons including thousands of new high-quality symbols. In some cases, you may need to re-select an appropriate icon for some Activities.
* Device Features: * Apple TV tvOS 16 Compatibility. * JBL SDP-35/38/55/58 Feedback parsing. * Nest thermostats now offer more options when activating the Fan timer upon long press of the fan button in the Homebar Thermostats panel. * Insteon Cloud Service has been restored as the company providing it returned to life.
* Final deprecation of the old Roomie Accounts: If you have one of the very old Roomie Accounts (2015 era) linked to the Amazon Alexa Skill, you should be automatically migrated to the new Sign In With Apple accounts. Amazon Alexa support is now linked via Sign In with Apple instead. All previous forms of login/accounts have been removed.
* Prevent Screen Idle is a new switch in the Always-on Services settings panel replacing the old related options. Primary Controllers should make sure this is turned on.
* Increased system requirements to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 / tvOS 15 / macOS 12 / watchOS 8.5.
* Many other fixes and improvements across the app..
Version 7.4.004 May 2022• Roomie for Apple Watch: Apple Watch platform support has arrived and is included with all subscription levels! The new app provides advanced features including gesture control, crown volume adjustment, live TV guide support, and much more.
• Samsung 2022 TV Models are now supported.
Major changes in 7.3:
• All command sequences including Automations now support sending Notifications, eg. sending a Notification that a particular sensor tripped or an Activity launched is now possible.
• Improved support for various hard button remotes via Automation including press and hold volume changes.
Major improvements in 7.2:
• Nest Thermostat Control has returned! See the website Knowledge Base for steps to add Nest support.
• Intercomm is now supported on macOS! Previously only available for iOS, our home audio/video intercom solution and Announcements via Sonos features are now provided in the macOS edition of this app as well.
• Sony TVs are now eligible devices in the Automation panel to automate based on power, volume, mute, or input status.
• Automation panel now supports combination Time-based and Device-based automations. For example, you may now create: “at 7am, if this Sony TV is not currently powered on, execute the Watch Cameras activity”, or “at 10pm, if this Sony TV is on HDMI 3 input, execute System Off activity.”
• Zidoo Media Player IP control has been added with progress control, SMB Browser, and media guide.
• Reavon UHD disc player IP control has been added.
Major features in 7.1:
• SSH Support: SSH support is now provided as an underlying connection type for code sets with server-side public key and client-side password support. A generic code set of brand SSH type Auxiliary allows sending shell commands to compatible devices such as macOS systems.
• tvOS 15 support has been restored and upgraded including media feedback, voice, and gestures. All devices from prior releases are automatically upgraded. Keyboard support goes through the normal system notifications system.
• TV Guide listings country support expanded to include Australia, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, Belgium. Australia Foxtel may not provide listings.
• SnapAV Wattboxes of both the old and new variety are now fully integrated in the Switches category of the Homebar. If you have Wattbox devices in your configuration, Update the manifest in the device to activate this.
• Sonos: Announcements via Sonos in Intercomm now provide a local-network-only grouped mode to synchronize all intercom audio throughout the home. This mode requires the sending device to be on the LAN or VPN. Remote intercom announcements via Sonos can be sent via the Sonos Cloud mode.
Major features in 7.0:
• Roomie Voice Control! A new method of Voice Control has been added. When activated from Roomie’s Settings, the following syntax can be used. This feature is specific to each device, so you choose which devices listen for voice commands by activating it on that device. Roomie must be in the foreground to listen for commands. All commands begin with “Roomie”. If you do not specify a Room Name, the current room will be assumed. • watch/play/turn on/start/launch/activate/open/toggle {Activity Name} [in {Room Name}] • turn off/power off/system off/shutdown [in {Room Name}] • play/pause/stop/mute/unmute [in {Room Name}] • skip/replay/next/previous [# times] [in {Room Name}] • set volume {#} [in {Room Name}] • volume {up,down} [# times] [in {Room Name}] • tune {channel name or number}.
Version 7.3.011 March 2022• All command sequences including Automations now support sending Notifications, eg. sending a Notification that a particular sensor tripped or an Activity launched is now possible.
• Improved support for various hard button remotes via Automation including press and hold volume changes.
Major changes in 7.2:
• Nest Thermostat Control has returned! See the website Knowledge Base for steps to add Nest support.
• Intercomm is now supported on macOS! Previously only available for iOS, our home audio/video intercom solution and Announcements via Sonos features are now provided in the macOS edition of this app as well.
• Sony TVs are now eligible devices in the Automation panel to automate based on power, volume, mute, or input status.
• Automation panel now supports combination Time-based and Device-based automations. For example, you may now create: “at 7am, if this Sony TV is not currently powered on, execute the Watch Cameras activity”, or “at 10pm, if this Sony TV is on HDMI 3 input, execute System Off activity.”
• Zidoo Media Player IP control has been added with progress control, SMB Browser, and media guide.
• Reavon UHD disc player IP control has been added.
• ATV fixes related to voice control and other issues.
Fixes to the other platforms that are part of this Universal Purchase:
• macOS: Fixes for speech recognition with Roomie Voice Control.
• macOS: Space bar fixed during activity to play/pause.
• tvOS: Improved compensation for periodic deletion of app content by tvOS. Increased resilience when the OS deletes all app content unexpectedly, a normal behavior of tvOS. tvOS especially on the latest Apple TV model should work well as a Primary Controller.
Major changes in 7.1:
• tvOS 15 support has been restored and upgraded including media feedback, voice, and gestures. All devices from prior releases are automatically upgraded. Keyboard support goes through the normal system notifications system.
• TV Guide listings country support expanded to include Australia, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, Belgium. Australia Foxtel may not provide listings.
• SSH Support: SSH support is now provided as an underlying connection type for code sets with server-side public key and client-side password support. A generic code set of brand SSH type Auxiliary allows sending shell commands to compatible devices such as macOS systems.
• SnapAV Wattboxes of both the old and new variety are now fully integrated in the Switches category of the Homebar. If you have Wattbox devices in your configuration, Update the manifest in the device to activate this.
• Sonos: Announcements via Sonos in Intercomm now provide a local-network-only grouped mode to synchronize all intercom audio throughout the home. This mode requires the sending device to be on the LAN or VPN. Remote intercom announcements via Sonos can be sent via the Sonos Cloud mode.
Major changes in 7.0:
• Roomie Voice Control! A new method of Voice Control has been added. When activated from Roomie’s Settings, the following syntax can be used. This feature is specific to each device, so you choose which devices listen for voice commands by activating it on that device. Roomie must be in the foreground to listen for commands. All commands begin with “Roomie”. If you do not specify a Room Name, the current room will be assumed. • watch/play/turn on/start/launch/activate/open/toggle {Activity Name} [in {Room Name}] • turn off/power off/system off/shutdown [in {Room Name}] • play/pause/stop/mute/unmute [in {Room Name}] • skip/replay/next/previous [# times] [in {Room Name}] • set volume {#} [in {Room Name}] • volume {up,down} [# times] [in {Room Name}] • tune {channel name or number}.
Version 7.1.208 December 2021* tvOS 15 support has been restored and upgraded including media feedback, voice, and gestures. All devices from prior releases are automatically upgraded. Keyboard support goes through the normal system notifications system.
* TV Guide listings country support expanded to include Australia, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, Belgium. Australia Foxtel may not provide listings.
* SSH Support: SSH support is now provided as an underlying connection type for code sets with server-side public key and client-side password support. A generic code set of brand SSH type Auxiliary allows sending shell commands to compatible devices such as macOS systems.
* SnapAV Wattboxes of both the old and new variety are now fully integrated in the Switches category of the Homebar. If you have Wattbox devices in your configuration, Update the manifest in the device to activate this.
* Sonos: Announcements via Sonos in Intercomm now provide a local-network-only grouped mode to synchronize all intercom audio throughout the home. This mode requires the sending device to be on the LAN or VPN. Remote intercom announcements via Sonos can be sent via the Sonos Cloud mode.
* Additional Automation options for some lighting systems. [7.1.2]
* Vera: Consider binary lights as switches instead of lights to ensure proper commands are sent. [7.1.2]
* Voice Control fixes to Set Volume commands, and Notifications are now displayed for commands sent. [7.1.2]
• Roomie Voice Control! A new method of Voice Control has been added. When activated from Roomie’s Settings, the following syntax can be used. This feature is specific to each device, so you choose which devices listen for voice commands by activating it on that device. Roomie must be in the foreground to listen for commands. All commands begin with “Roomie”. If you do not specify a Room Name, the current room will be assumed. • watch/play/turn on/start/launch/activate/open/toggle {Activity Name} [in {Room Name}] • turn off/power off/system off/shutdown [in {Room Name}] • play/pause/stop/mute/unmute [in {Room Name}] • skip/replay/next/previous [# times] [in {Room Name}] • set volume {#} [in {Room Name}] • volume {up,down} [# times] [in {Room Name}] • tune {channel name or number}
• Volume Matching: Redesigned Volume Hard Buttons feature. No longer relies on deprecated iOS components. Volume is now always relative to the iOS device volume. Converts to device volume. Added delay and warning before apparent large volume transitions. We advise taking a moment to learn the new behavior using a source with no sound.
• HomeKit Synchronization can now be disabled on a per-home basis.
• Barco projector IP control including display of detected content aspect ratio and crop control for Cinemascope models.
• Trinnov/JBL receivers now display decoder and mode in the volume dial.
• Automatic Home switching based on actual location. Requires Location permission to operate. Clear or set the Home location in the Homes panel to disable/enable.
• Added location specification in the Homes panel. Various other improvements to Homes editing panel.
• Disabled Googlecast discovery. It's too low value with 2 other discoveries on the same device(s) potentially. Can be added manually.
• Code Set Editor: Improved code editing field auto-expands as more lines are needed. Monospaced font. Preserves formatting.
• Revised subscription offerings. Existing subscriptions are unchanged.
• Annual minimum iOS version update advanced to 14.5..
Version 7.0.130 September 2021• Apple TV tvOS 15 Update: Restored compatibility. Temporarily, some features are not supported (keyboard, voice), and some new features (app launching) have been added.
• Roomie Voice Control! A new method of Voice Control has been added. When activated from Roomie’s Settings, the following syntax can be used. This feature is specific to each device, so you choose which devices listen for voice commands by activating it on that device. Roomie must be in the foreground to listen for commands. All commands begin with “Roomie”. If you do not specify a Room Name, the current room will be assumed. • watch/play/turn on/start/launch/activate/open/toggle {Activity Name} [in {Room Name}] • turn off/power off/system off/shutdown [in {Room Name}] • play/pause/stop/mute/unmute [in {Room Name}] • skip/replay/next/previous [# times] [in {Room Name}] • set volume {#} [in {Room Name}] • volume {up,down} [# times] [in {Room Name}] • tune {channel name or number}
• Additional TV IP Control: Native control method added for nVidia Shield, Sony TVs, and many more. The existing ADB control methods also remain. Each control method has some features unique to it.
• Panasonic Blu-ray Player IP Control: Current models including the DP-UB820 and DP-UB9000 can now be controlled directly. [7.0.1]
• Fixes specifically for iPhone 13 models. [7.0.1]
• Volume Matching: Redesigned Volume Hard Buttons feature. No longer relies on deprecated iOS components. Volume is now always relative to the iOS device volume. Converts to device volume. Added delay and warning before apparent large volume transitions. We advise taking a moment to learn the new behavior using a source with no sound.
• Lutron Caséta: New and improved control method with much broader support.
• Various fixes to Homebar to support non-HomeKit Shades such as those in Caséta.
• HomeKit Synchronization can now be disabled on a per-home basis.
• Barco projector IP control including display of detected content aspect ratio and crop control for Cinemascope models.
• IP control for Zigen SW42 Plus models.
• Trinnov/JBL receivers now display decoder and mode in the volume dial.
• Wattbox models on recent firmware are now controllable.
• ATV Gesture Control and other fixes (for tvOS 14).
• Automatic Home switching based on actual location. Requires Location permission to operate. Clear or set the Home location in the Homes panel to disable/enable.
• Added location specification in the Homes panel. Various other improvements to Homes editing panel.
• Homes Editor: The device you are on is always listed in the second position for the Primary Controller menu.
• Disabled Googlecast discovery. It's too low value with 2 other discoveries on the same device(s) potentially. Can be added manually.
• Updated TiVo control for changes required by September 2021.
• Device Editor: Show actual HomeKit device name in device listings.
• Device Editor: Tweaked to display room in list when All Devices is selected.
• Device Editor: Allow editing Serial Numbers in Advanced settings. Generally these should not be edited, but can be useful if a device is added manually and needs that information.
• Code Set Editor: Improved code editing field auto-expands as more lines are needed. Monospaced font. Preserves formatting.
• Activity Panel: Room selector menu now uses the room bubble selector rather than a flat menu.
• Room Bubbles now present a home icon at the top to navigate to the Dashboard.
• Unanswered remote incoming Intercomm calls now timeout after 30 seconds.
• Plex fixes for rare scenarios.
• Revised subscription offerings. Existing subscriptions are unchanged.
• Annual minimum iOS version update advanced to 14.5..
Version 6.7.306 May 2021* Plex Media Player on nVidia Shield can once again be used as a Primary Device providing media feedback and play position scrubbing. Ensure that the nVidia Shield device is part of the Activity as a supplemental device (no commands need to be sent).
* Fixed conflict between keyboard commands and various search fields accepting Return to finalize keyboard input.
* iOS 14.5 fix for HomeKit Cameras.
* ATV 4 now has volume feedback when set as the Volume Device for an Activity and a Bluetooth volume device is active.
* Intercomm Voice Control improvements.
* Backup and Restore now use explicit file selection interfaces rather than implicit iCloud Drive locations.
* Various additional fixes.
* Intercomm now detects voice commands! It works even during calls. Say “Intercomm hangup” to hangup. Or “Intercomm Master Bedroom” to contact a device named “Master Bedroom”. Or “Intercomm all” to contact every online Intercomm. It is recommended to use common names for each of your locations to ensure reliable recognition. Voice Control allows cloud (Siri) or local-only mode based on switch in Settings. In local-only mode, voice data is never sent to the cloud.
* Kodi 19 compatibility updates.
* Trinnov Altitude/JBL Synthesis preamp feedback support, add manually on port 44100.
* Custom Code Set Editor: An editor to create, import, and export custom device code sets right inside the app has been added.
* Diagnostic Logging: Zooming the screen (two finger gesture zoom out just like Photos) now opens a detailed live log for advanced diagnosis. For those advanced users that can benefit from it, it is now available..
Version 6.7.022 February 2021* iOS Compatibility: Critical update for compatibility with future iOS releases. [6.7]
* Introducing Intercomm. Full intercom-style video conferencing, instantly connect with video or audio-only to any active Roomie in your home, or all of them at once. Tap the new Intercomm button on the Homebar to try it!
* Intercomm also records Announcements to play on your Sonos speakers – make sure to Add a Sonos Cloud Device to activate this feature. Any previously playing content is reduced in volume during announcements. Even works remotely!
* Intercomm requires the Unlimited level of Roomie Service, and will also be available as a separate app.
* Intercomm now supports remote and offline intercom calls. [6.7]
* Trinnov Altitude/JBL Synthesis pre-amp feedback support, add manually on port 44100. [6.7]
* Revamped keyboard commands. Command key is no longer required. Hold down Command to show the discoverability panel listing all keyboard commands available in Activities. [6.7]
* Siri: Set Room Volume is now configurable to prompt for the desired volume when executing the action. The Rooms panel for each room now provides Set Room Volume for Add to Siri. [6.7]
* HomeKit Video Doorbells such as the Logitech Circle View Doorbell are now supported. [6.7]
* Homebar: Localize temperature sensors based on system localization settings. [6.7]
* ActionPanel: Pinching an Action Panel now opens the Gesture Panel. [6.7]
* ActionPanel: Removed Context Menu to open Gesture Panel. Added standard Action Panel button to open Gesture Panel. [6.7]
* Custom Code Set Editor: An editor to create, import, and export custom device code sets right inside the app has been added. [6.5]
* Diagnostic Logging: Zooming the screen (two finger gesture zoom out just like Photos) now opens a detailed live log for advanced diagnosis. [6.5]
* Plex Media Guide is now the media guide for nVidia Shield activities if a Plex Media Player is running on the Shield. Because Plex Media Player’s control functionality on Shield is still not finished subsequent to Plex’s new video player, set the Shield as the Primary Device for the Activity and the Media Guide will continue to work for Plex there. Edit Shield activities to choose your Plex Media Server and change the Primary Device to the Shield. Ensure the PMP device from auto-discovery remains in your configuration. [6.5].
Version 6.5.103 December 2020* Introducing Intercomm. Full intercom-style video conferencing, instantly connect with video or audio-only to any active Roomie in your home. Tap the new Intercomm button on the Homebar to try it!
* Intercomm also records Announcements to play on your Sonos speakers – make sure to Add a Sonos Cloud Device to activate this feature. Any previously playing content is reduced in volume during announcements. Even works remotely!
* Intercomm requires the Unlimited level of Roomie Service, and will also be available as a separate app.
* Intercomm currently requires iOS; macOS support is expected soon.
* Haptics support for iPhone 12 models added.
* Plex Media Guide is now the media guide for nVidia Shield activities if a Plex Media Player is running on the Shield. Because Plex Media Player’s control functionality on Shield is still not finished subsequent to Plex’s new video player, set the Shield as the Primary Device for the Activity and the Media Guide will continue to work for Plex there. Edit Shield activities to choose your Plex Media Server and change the Primary Device to the Shield. Ensure the PMP device from auto-discovery remains in your configuration.
* Custom Code Set Editor: An editor to create, import, and export custom device code sets right inside the app has been added.
* Diagnostic Logging: Zooming the screen (two finger gesture zoom out just like Photos) now opens a detailed live log for advanced diagnosis. For those advanced users that can benefit from it, it is now available.
* Various additional fixes..
Version 6.4.527 October 2020* ActionPanel: Restart Activity has been added to the header menu.
* Action Panel: Long press and/or force touch on the Directional Pad now always presents the gesture pad as a mini image, tap to activate.
* Action Panel: Panels now automatically adjust to system keyboard presentation to allow control even when various keyboard styles are present.
* Action Panel: Denon/Marantz: Some receiver control methods now provide a secondary menu DPad to control the menu functions.
* HomeKit fix for fans that don't report Fan State
* Support for LG and Samsung 2020 TV models.
* Fixes for Logitech Harmony Hub synchronization.
* Various additional fixes..
