NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE ==================== Products involved: AXIS Companion Release date: November 13, 2018 Software version: 3.63.002 File name: AXISCompanionSetup.exe Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 .net version 4.6.2 Supported Devices: AXIS video products with firmware versions 5.50 or higher Virus Scanner: Trend Micro. Languages: English, UK English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish Last preceding release: 3.63.001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Information =================== Please contact Axis Communications for product information, updates and support at: http://www.axis.com Changes since 3.63.001 ======================== - Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash Changes since 3.62.002 ======================== - Restore & re-install for failed installations - Added Restore option for AXIS Companion recorder - Control PoE ports on AXIS Companion recorder - New Door Station notifier ACAP v. 1.1. Only installed during add camera wizard. * Fixed issue preventing Secondary DNS to be used when Primary DNS failed. Changes since 3.62.001 ======================== - Fixed issue with offline site creation that prevented camera to be added Changes since 3.61.001 ======================== - Descriptive error messages after failed installation. - Remote access related fixes. ACAP updated to v. 1.16 - AXIS Companion Recorder related improvements Changes since 3.60.001 ======================== - Added option to disble/enable snapshot and export recordings for Viewers and Operators - Restore and Factory default options merged into one in context menu under Configuration - Axis Secure Remote Access ACAP updated to v. 1.16 (automatically updated) - Fixed application crash and bugs detected by the Diagnostics and usage tool Changes since 3.50.006 ======================== - VMD 4 support. - Network settings configuration (Companion mini cameras only) - Added Recorder tab in Configuration - Added Diagnostics, analytics and data collection Changes since 3.50.004 ======================== - Added import/export site function (sites with Companion mini cameras are not supported) - Added Refresh button in Configuration workspace - Changed error message when unable to retrieve video stream - Max frame rate on Low quality stream is now limited to 10fps Changes since 3.50.003 ======================== - Fixes a rare IPv6 conflict that could cause the application to crash Changes since 3.45.018 ======================== - Support for Companion Bullet mini and Companion Eye mini cameras - Added Restore and Factory default options in Configuration workspace - HTTPS support. Requires firmware 5.70 or higher. Changes since 3.45.012 ======================== - Added support for firmware 8.20 Changes since 3.45.007 ======================== - Fixed “Remember Password“ not working when remembering password for multiple sites. - Remote access improvements. Changes since 3.44.009 ======================== - Performance improvements - Reduced number of icons in Configuration Workspace - Door station - Pulse duration can now be configured - Support for AXIS FA54 - H.265 support - Zipstream is now enabled on both Motion Detection and Continuous recordings by default Changes since 3.43.004 ======================== - Improved support for fisheye cameras Changes since 3.42.008 ======================== - Updated h.264 decoder - Minor bug fixes Changes since 3.42.007 ======================== - Fixed incorrect port issue when logging in with older remote access methods. New features in 3.42.007 ======================== - Custom action rules trigger (requires manual configuration in camera). Not supported by Companion Line cameras. - Door station - Ensure call notification is always shown - Door station - Call window is now closed when another client has answered. - View Mode improvements - Sites can no longer be created without password - Updated Secure Remote Access ACAP support cameras with firmware 7.x New features in 3.41.004 ======================== - Image settings configuration - Privacy masks configuration - AXIS Companion Recorder information in Configuration sheet New features in 3.40.007 ======================== - Support for Axis Swift Setup Axis Swift Setup simplifies the system setup and provide a reliable system independent on network configuration and other system components, such as routers, dhcp servers etc. With Axis Swift Setup there is no need to configure any products with static IP addresses. - Easy firmware upgrade of Cameras and AXIS Companion Recorders. - Automatic firmware upgrade as part of the initial system setup including AXIS Companion Recorder. - Client notification when new firmware is available Known limitations in 3.40.007 ============================= If you use AXIS Companion Recorder, then it is not supported to mix a site with AXIS Companion version 3.40 and older versions of AXIS Companion. New features in 3.31.001 ======================== - Two way audio support for cameras with internal/attached speaker New features in 3.30.006 ======================== - New Remote Access ACAP (v. 1.14) - solves issue for iOS 10 users - Door station support for PC client only - Toggle Show camera name in split view and sequence New features in 3.23.0 ======================== - Improved re-discovery when client has lost connection with a camera - Silent installation when updating client - Switch to dewarp views from Overview of 360 cameras using the right-click menu in live view and playback - Support for cameras with 6.40 firmware New features in 3.22.0 ======================== - New help menu design - Support for PIR in M1065/Cube cameras - Increased default retention time for NAS/AXIS Companion Recorder New features in 3.21.0 ======================== - Camera name overlay in split view and sequence - Change language without reinstalling application - New software upgrade notification. Installer is downloaded in the background. - Added support for coming products - Axis Companion no longer supports Microsoft Vista OS (because of .NET 4.6.1) New features in 3.20.010 ======================== - Minor bugfixes New features in 3.20.008 ======================== - Full support for AXIS Companion Line products - Password strength meter when creating site - Firmware upgrade from Configuration workspace (from local site only) - Restart camera from Configuration workspace - Format SD card from Configuration workspace - Enable SD card encryption, firmware 5.80 or higher required - Axis File Player 2.1.2 - Export video as ASF or MP4 - Automatic proxy settings for Remote Access cameras New features in 3.11.001 ======================== - Added Multilingual support - Improved remote streaming New features in 3.10.012 ======================== - Added support for products with dual SD cards - Added VMD 3 support for AXIS F34. Firmware 5.85.3 required New features in 3.01.004 ======================== - Added support for French, Italian, German and Spanish New features in 3.00.034 ======================== - Revamped GUI - Instant switching between cameras in Live view - Axis Secure Remote Access, firmware 5.50 or higher required - Improved dewarping for 360º cameras - New Axis FilePlayer 1.5 with dewarping - Hardware decoding for improved video performance and quality for high resolution video (requires high performance graphics card) New features in 2.21.015 ======================== - Included VMD 2.2 Known limitations ================= - VMD 2.2 will only be installed on new cameras, no upgrade is done for already installed cameras New features in 2.21.014 ======================== - Added Multilingual support New features in 2.20.051 ======================== - Optimized for use with AXIS Camera Companion mobile viewing apps - Axis Mobile streaming allows switching between High and Low quality stream profiles in Live view and playback - One-click support for Buffalo LS420DS (NVR) NAS - Automatic camera firmware upgrade when adding new camera - Search feature when adding cameras - Easy grouping of cameras from multiple remote sites New features in 2.15.027 ======================== - Added One-click support for Buffalo TS5200 NAS New features in 2.11.013 ======================== - Added Multilingual support New features in 2.10.034 ======================== - 360º overview recording with client de-warping to investigate details - NAS Setup wizard for any NAS and One-click configuration for QNAP - Multi-view streaming to increase surveillance efficiency for multi-megapixel cameras - Windows 8 touch screen support - Visual system status notification - Search filter for easy navigation to different sites Known limitations ================= For Multi-view streaming support firmware 5.50 or higher is required New features in 2.01.041 ======================== - Revamped GUI - New Help viewer - Easy site sharing by using free cloud based service - Digital zoom to see the details when using megapixel cameras - AXIS M3007-P dewarped views for easy overview surveillance - Efficient export of recorded video from multiple cameras - Easy navigation for customers with multiple sites - Drag and drop cameras in Configuration Camera list to change order of cameras - It is now possible to enable native aspect ratio in full screen/split screen mode New features in 1.30.032 ======================== - When adding camera audio encoding is set to AAC New features in 1.30.030 ======================== - Support for up to 64GB SD cards - Multiple user access levels (Administrator, Operator and Viewer) - Joystick support in live view - Pre-configured joystick buttons for preset and cameras selection - Time settings. (Edit NTP server and/or synchronise time and date manually with PC) - Log off site Known limitations in 1.30.030 ============================= - New features introduced in 1.30 are presented in English only Corrections in 1.21.019 ======================= - Fixed issue causing recordings to be locked when changing site password to no password New features in 1.21.018 ======================== - Added Multilingual support New features in 1.20.061 ======================== - Export video include option to add digital signature with or without password protection - Digital signature verification using AXIS File Player - One-way audio (AAC only) - Autostart in split view - Sequence mode in split view - White LED control in Live view and split view - Motion detection configuration - Updated speed control in playback - Site configuration sheet - Configurable contact information with company logo - Various UI improvements Corrections since 1.16.008 ========================== Default value for "Days to keep recordings" for Network share is now set to 14 days Known limitations ================= For audio support firmware 5.40.9.2 or higher is required