Wizyconf is the first professional easy-to-use web conference and Wizywebinar is the browser-based webinar platform for sales. Check its latest features, improvements and fixes in the Changelog.
Wizyconf Station App Version: 1.2.21.
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, press Home button on a keyboard -> go to Wizyconf Settings menu (Google chrome icon)-> click on Main menu (three lines) -> select About Chromium OS (a mouse and a keyboard are 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: for access to video conferencing service on iOS devices, use Safari browser (access via Google Chrome and iOS Wizyconf App is temporarily disabled).
Conference Date: 17.05.2021
Fix
[WMS-11102] - wizy: fixed an issue with incorrect selection of active participants on Wizyconf HW Station
Wizywebinar Date: 04.05.2021
Fix
[WMS-11179] - wizyweb: fixed an issue in which screen sharing couldn't be enabled simultaneously with audio and video if only one Wizywebinar license was available on PBX
Conference, Wizyconf App Version 1.2.21 Date: 29.04.2021
New Feature
[WMS-10567] - wizyhw: integrated Webex into Wizyconf HW Station
To join Webex:
- launch Wizyconf Station
- select Webex (located at the top under "Join via code")
- enter Webex Meeting number and press Join
- enter the meeting password and press OK
- enter your personal information or sign in to your Webex account and press Next
- press Join meeting
Limitations:
- virtual keyboard not supported for chat and other textarea fields
- mute/unmute, switch camera options works only if Webex Control panel is open
- no notifications when changing cameras
- camera cannot be controlled before joining a meeting
Documentation: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/iQEzBQ.
Improvement
[WMS-111135] - wizy: improved notification messages for iOS mobile users when trying to join a conference via Chrome and Safari browsers
for Chrome: Use Safari browser or dial-in numbers
for Safari: Start conference in the web browser
Conference, Wizyconf App Version 1.2.20 Date: 15.04.2021
Improvement
[WMS-11032] - wizy: Feedback button is now hidden for conference recordings
Fixes
[WMS-10921] - wizy: fixed an issue with wrong movements of PTZ camera via manual control of camera rotation
[WMS-11014] - wizy: fixed an issue in which double keypresses on Remote control caused incorrect GUI behaviour
For example, double pressing of OK key to leave a conference opened the first conference in the list.
[WMS-11007] - wizy: fixed an issue with auto tracking mode of PTZ camera not working for Wizywebinar integration
Conference, Wizyconf App Version 1.2.17 Date: 07.04.2021
New Features
[WMS-10566] - wizyhw: integrated Google Meet into Wizyconf HW Station
To join Google Meet:
- launch Wizyconf Station
- select Meet (located at the top under "Join via code")
- enter Google Meet Room ID
- press Join (upon the first time access, you need to sign in to your Gmail account)
- press Join now to join a video meeting
Limitation:
- no possibility to switch between cameras using the remote control
Documentation: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/iQEzBQ.
[WMS-10922] - wizy: added Wizyconf watermark
It is shown during video conferences (both web and mobile), screen sharing and recordings.
Improvement
[WMS-10840] - wizy: decreased the response time of conference list obtaining
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.16 Date: 02.04.2021
New Features
[WMS-10387] - wizyhw: integrated Wizywebinar into Wizyconf HW Station
To join Wizywebinar:
- launch Wizyconf Station
- select Wizywebinar (located at the top under "Join via code")
- enter Wizywebinar User ID and Room ID (for navigation between fields, use arrows on the virtual keyboard)
- press Join
Limitations:
- virtual keyboard not supported for chat
- no notifications when changing cameras
Documentation: Wizyconf Station integration with Wizywebinar .
[WMS-10393] - wizyhw: added possibility to control Wizyconf 4K and PTZ cameras for integration with Wizywebinar and some third party conference providers (coming soon)
Wizywebinar Date: 29.03.2021
Improvement
[WMS-10842] - wizyweb: added possibility to change timezone settings for webinar sessions
Timezone can be changed in "My profile" menu located in the top left-hand part of Wizywebinar interface.
Documentation: Wizywebinar User Guide.
Conference Date: 25.03.2021
Fix
[WMS-10760] - wizy: fixed an issue with screen sharing in some specific resolutions being not fully displayed on Wizyconf Station
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.15 Date: 19.03.2021
Fix
[WMS-10778] - wizy: fixed an issue in which digital artefacts appeared on Wizyconf Station displays in case 4K/ PTZ camera was enabled and screen sharing was launched
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.14 and WMS version 5.02.20201023.2 Date: 02.02.2021
New Feature
[WMS-10112] - wizy: added possibility to set a conference password
- the option "Set conference password" is available while creating or editing a conference, available also for dial-in numbers and Wizyconf Station
- 2 passwords are generated automatically: 1 - for a web conference, 2- for dial-in numbers and Wizyconf Station
- for a web conference access, a password length is from 6 to 10 symbols, including numbers, upper and lower case letters; for dial-in and Wizyconf Station access, password consists of 6 numbers
- a conference moderator can edit a password for a web conference; password for access via dial-in numbers and Wizyconf Station cannot be edited
- both passwords are sent in a conference invitation (you can also view them while editing a conference)
- conferences protected with a password are marked with a safety icon
Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference - User Guide WMS 5, Wizyconf Station Quick Start Guide.
Wizywebinar Date: 29.01.2021
New Feature
[WMS-10513] - wizyweb: added possibility to change Wizywebinar interface language
The setting "Language" is located under "My Profile" menu in the top left-hand part of Wizywebinar interface.
Updated documentation: Wizywebinar User Guide
Conference Date: 20.01.2021
Fix
[WMS-10394] - wizy: fixed an issue with a web page being cut off when sharing a browser tab in a conference with enabled camera
Conference Date: 06.01.2021
Fixes
[WMS-10295] - wizy: fixed an issue with dial-in announcements being played back only in English
[WMS-10340] - wizyhw: fixed an issue in which user avatars were still visible to other participants after leaving a conference room
[WMS-10357] - wizy: fixed an issue with a conference name not changing inside a conference room after a user modified it in Collaboration
Conference Date: 07.12.2020
Improvement
[WMS-10171] - wizy: conference dial-in numbers are now placed in alphabetical order
Fixes
[WMS-10167] - wizy: fixed an issue in which participants with muted microphones lost their video feed and were displayed as inactive to other participants
[WMS-10195] - wizy: fixed an issue in which conference email invitations could end up in spam folder
[WMS-10244] - wizy: fixed an issue with conference being not able to connect via TCP in case UDP traffic was blocked
Conference Date: 13.11.2020
New Feature
[WMS-9894] - wizy: a conference moderator can now mute participants who joined in audio-only mode
Once a participant is muted, the system announces "Your microphone is muted. To unmute, press the star key".
Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference User Guide.
Fixes
[WMS-10072] - wizy: fixed rare performance issues caused by redundant events sent from a conference to Collaboration
[WMS-10073] - wizy: fixed an issue with a wrong redirect from the conference server to PBX domain because of the new Chrome Referrer-Policy
[WMS-10074] - wizy: fixed an issue in which a moderator couldn't see applied changes after editing a conference as well as delete it
[WMS-10111] - wizy: fixed an issue with Google Single Sign-On not working for external users when joining a conference
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.14 and Conference Date: 06.11.2020
Improvement
[WMS-10014] - wizy: general performance and stability improvements
Fixes
[WMS-9804] - wizyhw: fixed an issue with Wizyconf Core freezing after waking from sleep mode
[WMS-10012] - wizy: fixed an issue with screen sharing being not automatically focused after switching from Tiles to Sidebar view
WMS version 5.02.20201103.1 Date: 03.11.2020
[WMS-10015] - wizy: fixed an issue in which scheduled time couldn't be changed correctly when creating or editing a video conference
Wizyconf App Version 1.2.7 and WMS version 5.02.20201023.2 Date: 28.10.2020
Improvements
[WMS-8741] - wizyhw: Wizyconf Station user statutes are now visible in Collaboration (note: you also need to upgrade WMS til v. 5.02.20201023.2)
- it allows monitoring the current status of the Wizyconf Station to know if it is available or not
[WMS-9381] - wizy: added possibility to join a conference using ID number from Wizyconf Station
To join:
- lauch Wizyconf Station
- click Join button and enter the seven-digit Conference ID number (you can find it in the invitation or inside the conference itself, check Wizyconf Conference Guide https://confluence.wildix.com/x/j4CEB)
Conference Date: 28.09.2020
Improvement
[WMS-9744] - wizy: Wizyconf Conference service optimization
- general performance and stability improvements
- enabled auto switching to Tiles view if there are more than 2 participants in a conference room
Fix
[WMS-9733] - wizy: fixed an issue in which it was impossible to enable a camera after joining a conference via Android mobile app on WMS 5
Conference Date: 21.09.2020
Fixes
[WMS-9319] - wizy: fixed an issue in which PBX user sometimes could not hear music on hold when accessing a video conference in audio-only mode
[WMS-9740] - wizy: fixed an issue with DND status being set to the wrong time if a user joined a recurring conference before the scheduled time
Conference Date: 17.09.2020
Fix
[WMS-9756] - wizy: fixed an issue when it was impossible to join a conference via Wizyconf iOS app when accessing it via calendar invitation
Conference Date: 15.09.2020
New Feature
[WMS-9461] - wizy: implemented the new React-based WMS 5 interface on Wizyconf Station
New features:
- new design and improved UX
- tiles view
- raise a hand
- auto-play YouTube video shared to the conference
Updated documentation: https://confluence.wildix.com/x/GQAxAw.
Wizyconf iOS App Version 1.0.2 Date: 14.09.2020
Improvements and fixes
[WMS-9619] - wizy: Wizyconf iOS App version 1.0.2 includes:
- performance and stability improvements
- fixed an issue with user name being displayed incorrectly if accessing a conference in audio-only mode
- fixed an issue with occasional screen sharing freezing
Link to download the App from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/wizyconf/id1510379804.
Conference Date: 08.09.2020
Fix
[WMS-9588] - wizy: fixed an issue with low quality of screen sharing after enabling video
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 Station 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