Wizyconf is the first professional easy-to-use web conference. Check its latest features, improvements and fixes in the Changelog.
Wizyconf Station App Version: 1.2.3
Wizyconf documentation: Wizyconf Conference Room - Documentation
WMS Stable and Beta Changelogs: https://www.wildix.com/new-releases-and-updates/
Link for sharing: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/rYCPAw
Wizyconf is distinguished by updates from 3 different branches:
- Wizyconf app via Chromium OS (automatic upgrade). To upgrade:
- Put the device into sleep. The process is performed while Wizyconf is in sleep mode
- To check the App version, go to Wizyconf Settings menu-> click on Main menu (three lines) -> select About Chromium OS (mouse is required)
- WMS interface (manual upgrade). To upgrade:
- Upgrade WMS to the latest version from rel50/ rel50beta repositories
- Conference server: no need to upgrade, the changes are available right away
Important: access to video conferencing service on WMS 4.0 via Safari v. 13.1 (both iOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15) browser is temporarily disabled due to the found issues.
It is recommended to use Chrome browser or dial-in numbers. For iOS devices, you can install Wizyconf iOS App, download from https://apps.apple.com/app/wizyconf/id1510379804.
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.3 Date: 17.08.2020
New Feature
[WMS-9438] - wizy: added possibility for ceiling mounting of PTZ camera and image flip mode
Notes:
- PTZ camera must be upgraded to the latest firmware v. 3.1.71 (check https://confluence.wildix.com/x/P4GEB for instructions)
- the option "Flip PTZ camera image" located in Wizyconf Settings
Improvement
[WMS-9460] - wizy: improved sorting of video conferences on Wizyconf Station
Conferences are sorted in the following order:
- upcoming conferences for the present (now)
- scheduled conferences for the future
- unscheduled conferences
- past conferences
Fix
[WMS-9559] - wizy: error notification is now displayed if there are network issues on Wizyconf Station
Conference Date: 03.08.2020
Fix
[WMS-9182] - wizy: fixed an issue in which participant's name announced upon joining a conference via dial-in number was not fully played for other participants
Wizyconf Hardware Date: 20.07.2020
Fix
[WMS-9429] - wizy: fixed an issue in which PTZ Camera upgrade failed if a folder with the upgrade tool contained other files
New Camera upgrade tool v. 1.0.4 and PTZ camera firmware v. 3.1.71.
Updated documentation: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/P4GEB.
Wizyconf Hardware Date: 09.07.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8640] - wizyhw: added possibility to upgrade Wizyconf 4K Camera firmware
New 4K Camera firmware v. 8.4.090 includes improvements for auto framing mode. Follow the instructions https://confluence.wildix.com/x/P4GEB to upgrade the camera.
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.2 Date: 07.07.2020
New Feature
[WMS-7133] - wizy: added possibility to activate auto and manual framing modes on Wizyconf 4K camera
To switch between modes, use Camera control key on Wizyconf Remote:
- Control mode: auto - enables auto framing mode: camera auto focuses on speakers as they move (it responds to human movements)
- Control mode: on - enables manual control of camera focus (use Navigation keys to manage focus)
- Control mode: off - disables auto framing mode
Updated documentation: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/GQAxAw.
Conference Date: 03.07.2020
New Feature
[WMS-9129] - wizy: implemented the new React web interface
New features:
- Tiles view
- Raise a hand
- Private message
- Start muted
- Mute all/ Mute everyone except
- Share YouTube video
- Speaker stats
Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference - User Guide WMS 5
Conference Date: 01.07.2020
Improvement
[WMS-9141] - wizy: activated Colombia, Peru and new Germany DID numbers
Fix
[WMS-9180] - col: fixed an issue in which newly added conference participants were not displayed in Google calendar event
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.1 and Conference Date: 30.06.2020
New Feature
[WMS-9178] - wizy: added possibility to activate audio-tracking mode on Wizyconf PTZ camera
Requirement:
- To use the feature, you need to upgrade Wizyconf PTZ camera. Follow the instructions: How to upgrade Wizyconf PTZ and 4K Cameras
How-to:
- To switch between modes, use Camera control key on Wizyconf Remote:
- Control mode: off - disables camera rotation
- Control mode: on - enables manual control of camera rotation (use Navigation keys to rotate)
- Control mode: auto - enables audio-tracking: camera doesn't rotate when audio is played inside a conference
Improvement
[WMS-8336] - wizy: added the option to adjust the microphone gain level on Wizyconf Station
- The option "Mic gain" is located in Wizyconf Settings
Conference Date: 19.06.2020
Fix
[WMS-8909] - wizy: fixed an issue with wrong resolution for 4K monitors connected to Wizyconf Station
Conference Date: 10.06.2020
Improvement
[WMS-9137] - wizy: activated new US and Canada toll-free DID numbers
Conference Date: 21.05.2020
New Feature
[WMS-8461] - wizy: enabled point-to-point audio and video for conferences with two participants
Improvement
[WMS-8945] - wizy: added back Firefox support for conference access
Fixes
[WMS-8988] - wizy: fixed an issue with confirmation alert before closing a conference tab being not displayed
[WMS-8992] - wizy: fixed GUI visualization issue with "Únete por teléfono" and "Unete a la conferencia" buttons (Spanish) when entering a conference
Conference Date: 11.05.2020
Fix
[WMS-8888] - wizy: fixed an issue with impossibility to download files from Chat menu in Chrome browser
Conference Date: 05.05.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8658] - wizy: shortened the link with dial-in numbers located in "Find a local number" field of Calendar event
Fix
[WMS-7935] - wizy: fixed an issue in which a blank white image was displayed instead of a standard one upon its first opening
Conference Date: 28.04.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8721] - wizy: added back support of simultaneous video streaming and screen sharing
Fix
[WMS-8836] - wizy: fixed an issue in which users entered a previously opened conference room after opening a new room in another browser tab
Conference Date: 16.04.2020
Fix
[WMS-8762] - wizy: fixed an issue in which incorrect resolution was set after switching bandwidth usage causing high CPU load
Conference Date: 13.04.2020
Important: access to video conferencing service via Firefox and Safari v. 13.1 (both iOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15) browsers is temporarily disabled due to the found issues.
It is recommended to use Chrome browser or dial-in numbers.
Improvement
[WMS-8685] - wizy: added support for WebRTC screen sharing inside a video conference to Native App
Note: available starting from Native App v. 2.1.7
How-to:
- After screen sharing is activated, select the content you want to share: the entire screen or application window and click Share button
- To terminate the screen sharing session, click Screen sharing button in the conference control bar
Fix
[WMS-8618] - col: fixed an issue with wrong number of participants being displayed for video conferences in Collaboration
WMS Version 4.03.44914.09 Date: 09.04.2020
Fix
[WMS-8655] - col: fixed an issue with incorrect time being displayed for scheduled recurring conferences in Collaboration after the switch to Daylight Saving Time
Conference Date: 08.04.2020
Fix
[WMS-8580] - wizy: fixed an issue in which Thunderbird email client didn't visualize conference invitations in the calendar
Conference Date: 07.04.2020
Fix
[WMS-8670] - wizy: fixed an issue in which invite.ics file contained wrong conference time when opening in Microsoft Outlook or Calendar on Windows
Conference Date: 03.04.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8335] – wizy: reduced load on browser resources during video conference usage
Conference Date: 30.03.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8088] - wizy: replaced native screen sharing with WebRTC screen sharing inside a video conference
Notes:
- no need to install screen sharing extension
- supported browsers: Chrome v. 72+; Firefox v. 66+
- macOS: make sure that your browser has access for screen recording in Security & Privacy Settings (detailed information in the Guide)
How-to:
- After screen sharing is activated, select the content you want to share: the entire screen, a separate application window or your browser's tab and click Share button
- To terminate the screen sharing session, click Stop sharing button
Current limitation: Collaboration Native App doesn't support WebRTC screen sharing
Updated documentation: /wiki/spaces/DOC/pages/30280852.
WMS Version 4.03.45093.10 Date: 13.03.2020
Improvement
[WMS-7243] - sys: alternative codes and prefix set instead of Feature code "Conference" 98 are now displayed in email / chat invitations
Conference Date: 04.03.2020
Fix
[WMS-8400] - wizy: fixed several issues with Chat menu when:
- old chat history loaded with default avatars instead of correct user avatars
- outgoing user messages were displayed as incoming after logging in a new browser or cleaning local storage
Wizyconf App Version 1.1.2 Date: 02.03.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8229] – wizy: added possibility to re-provision Wizyconf to a different PBX
How-to:
- Delete Wizyconf from PBX in WMS -> Devices
- Remove the device from WMP -> select a specific customer -> Devices and add it back to a new customer
- Turn off/ on Wizyconf via Power key
- Wizyconf is re-provisioned to another PBX
Documentation: Wizyconf Station Quick Start Guide.
Fix
[WMS-8293] – wizy: fixed an issue in which Wizyconf was powered off instead of entering in sleep mode
WMS Version 4.03.45065.08 and Wizyconf App Date: 24.02.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8281] – wizy: disabled key filtering for Wizyconf-Remote rev. 2.0
Fix
[WMS-7809] – conf: fixed an issue with incorrect video conference link if PBX was reachable via 4443 custom secure port
Conference Date: 14.02.2020
Improvement
[WMS-8020] – wizy: camera is now disabled by default if joining a conference in audio only mode
Fixes
[WMS-7871] – wizy: fixed an issue with cursor keys not working in chat edit input
[WMS-8260] – wizy: fixed an issue with incorrect visualization of links in chat menu on Wizyconf
Conference Date: 04.02.2020
Fix
[WMS-8106] – wizy: fixed an issue with incorrect visualization of a conference link in email invitation
Conference Date: 31.01.2020
New Feature
[WMS-7720] – wizy: added possibility to control camera actions via a single menu on Wizyconf-Remote rev. 2.0
Improvement
[WMS-7963] – wizy: improved connection status indication
Conference Date: 13.01.2020
Fix
[WMS-8008] – wizy: fixed an issue with impossibility to download a video conference recording file
Wizyconf App Version 1.0.6 Date: 12.12.2019
Fixes
[WMS-7755] - wizy: fixed an issue with timezone settings being not applied in case local storage has been cleared
[WMS-7786] - wizy: fixed an issue with failure of turning on camera after waking from sleep mode inside an active conference
WMS Version 4.03.44695.47 Date: 02.12.2019
Improvement
[WMS-7399] - col: added possibility to select several dial-in video conference numbers and save them as preferred
WMS Version 4.03.44644.47 Date: 25.11.2019
New Feature
[WMS-7514] - col: improved sorting of video conferences in Collaboration:
Conferences are sorted in the following order in Collaboration and on Wizyconf:
- Conferences created in the last hour and unscheduled ones
- Scheduled conferences for the present (now) and future
- Unscheduled conferences
- Conferences scheduled in the past
Updated documentation: /wiki/spaces/DOC/pages/30280852.
Improvement
[WMS-6963] - wizy: added possibility to enter email addresses of multiple external participants when inviting them to a video conference
Email addresses can be separated by commas, semicolons or spaces.
Fix
[WMS-7450] - wizy: fixed an issue when it was impossible to enter a conference on Wizyconf upon the first time access
Wizyconf App Version 1.0.6 and Conference Date: 14.11.2019
Improvement
[WMS-7464] - wizyhw: 1080p resolution is used by default for Wizyconf video conferences if it was not selected previously
Fixes
[WMS-7525] - wizy: fixed an issue with microphone being muted after waking from sleep mode
[WMS-7594] - wizy: fixed an issue with incorrect time being displayed for recurring video conferences due wrong time zone settings
WMS Version 4.02.44577.45 and Conference Date: 04.11.2019
New Features
[WMS-6912] – col: added possibility to set recurring video conferences
Updated documentation: /wiki/spaces/DOC/pages/30280852.
[WMS-7086] - conf: added support for screen sharing via WebRTC from Collaboration to Wizyconf
How-to:
- Go to Collaboration top menu -> Video Conference window
- Select a conference and click Screen icon to start screen sharing
- Select the content and click Share button
- Click x End icon or Stop Sharing button to terminate the streaming session
Notes:
- supported browsers: Chrome v. 72+; Firefox v. 66+
- no video and audio
- participants who share their screen do not enter a conference room, but their user statuses change to DND and they are displayed as participants inside a conference
Improvements
[WMS-6771] - wizy: Wizyconf authentication code is now displayed if the password didn't changed after provisioning in order to reset the device
[WMS-7117] - col: Video conference improvements:
- added Exit icon to leave a conference room for participants (Collaboration top menu -> Video conference window)
- added alert notifications before exiting or deleting a conference room including all contents
Updated documentation: /wiki/spaces/DOC/pages/30280852.
Conference Date: 30.10.2019
Fix
[WMS-7495] - wizy: fixed an issue with low resolution during WebRTC screen sharing from Collaboration to Wizyconf
Conference Date: 22.10.2019
Improvement
[WMS-7185] - wizy: PTZ camera status icon is now displayed on local video preview when camera control is activated