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Release notes

What's new in Photon Frame

Software updates and improvements, newest first.

  1. Version 2.6.1

    • More reliable connection to Home Assistant

  2. Version 2.6.0

    • Support for Home Assistant. Control the frame and use it in automations
    • Set it up in Settings under Integrations

  3. Version 2.5.1

    • The frame now recovers from network problems on its own. If media keeps failing to load, it reconnects to Wi-Fi and, if needed, restarts itself

  4. Version 2.5.0

    • Option to show the date the media was taken
    • Option to show where the media was taken, when it has location data
    • Both options can be turned on in Slideshow settings under Media info

  5. Version 2.4.7

    • Improved media loading from Synology Photos
    • Support for Synology NAS with cross-site request forgery protection turned off

  6. Version 2.4.6

    • Fixed the loading background staying visible after the media appeared

  7. Version 2.4.5

    • Stability improvements

  8. Version 2.4.3

    • The slideshow no longer moves on while you browse the media yourself

  9. Version 2.4.1

    • Previous and next buttons on the slideshow
    • Media cache usage shown in Help
    • Lower memory usage

  10. Version 2.4.0

    • Swipe left and right to go back to recently shown media
    • Smoother transitions, as upcoming media is loaded in advance

  11. Version 2.3.1

    • New on-screen keyboard for typing Wi-Fi passwords and account details

  12. Version 2.2.2

    • Fixed the order of media from SD cards and USB drives

  13. Version 2.2.1

    • Display media from internal storage, SD cards and USB drives
    • Display recently added media from Immich
    • Immich accounts now show their email address

  14. Version 2.1.0

    • Account passwords and API keys are now stored encrypted on the frame

  15. Version 2.0.2

    • Mosaic mode now works with Immich media

  16. Version 2.0.1

    • Display media marked as favorite in Immich

  17. Version 2.0.0

    • Support for Immich. Add your Immich server with an API key and display its albums

  18. Version 1.1.19

    • Better performance on weak or unstable Wi-Fi connections

  19. Version 1.1.18

    • Refreshed date, time and Wi-Fi password dialogs
    • Loading indicator while albums are loading
    • Display brightness now defaults to 100%

  20. Version 1.1.17

    • Support for Synology QuickConnect

  21. Version 1.1.9

    • MAC and IP address shown in Help
    • Manual software updates no longer restart the frame
    • No more notification sound on startup

  22. Version 1.1.5

    • Schedule turning the display off or dimming it

  23. Version 1.1.2

    • Mosaic mode to display two media side by side

  24. Version 1.1.0

    • Synology NAS devices on the local network are found automatically
    • Simpler flow for adding a Synology account

  25. Version 1.0.27

    • Option to change the media order

  26. Version 1.0.22

    • Fixed support for shared albums

  27. Version 1.0.21

    • Display all media from Personal and Shared Spaces

  28. Version 1.0.20

    • Improved support for older versions of Synology Photos

  29. Version 1.0.19

    • Synology accounts now use SSL by default

  30. Version 1.0.16

    • Improved first-time setup

  31. Version 1.0.15

    • Fixed displaying recent media from Shared Space

  32. Version 1.0.10

    • Fixed automatic software updates

  33. Version 1.0.9

    • Display recent media from Shared Space

  34. Version 1.0.8

    • Easier media selection

  35. Version 1.0.7

    • Display recent media from Personal Space

  36. Version 1.0.6

    • Fixed displaying album media from Shared Space

  37. Version 1.0.5

    • Logs to help investigate issues
    • Update the software from an SD card