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Updates & Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest features, fixes, and improvements to HomeVinyls.

v0.9.6 – Universal Display Support for TVs & Streaming Devices
Latest

Released on June 28, 2025

What’s new

  • Added universal support for TVs, Firesticks, Chromecasts, and streaming devices by including a responsive viewport meta tag. The app now automatically resizes and displays correctly on all screens.

Improvements

  • Improved compatibility and user experience on large displays and streaming devices.
v0.9.5 – Dynamic Display Code on Onboarding
Latest

Released on June 27, 2025

What’s new

  • The onboarding page now shows your actual display code, making it easier to set up your TV or monitor.

Improvements

  • Display code is now fetched directly from your account, reducing confusion and setup errors.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed TypeScript errors caused by duplicate variable declarations in the onboarding page.
v0.9.4 – Camera & Scanner Improvements

Released on June 17, 2025

What’s new

  • Now asks you to allow camera access before scanning
  • “Start Scanner” button only appears inside the scanner tab
  • Shows a friendly message if the camera can’t be used

Fixes

  • Restored camera prompt on Android devices
  • Removed extra “Start Scanning” button so it’s not confusing
  • Cleaned up behind-the-scenes logs for a smoother build

Known limitations

  • May still have trouble on very old or low-end Android phones
  • Barcodes on curved or shiny surfaces can sometimes mis-read
v0.9.3 – Barcode Scanner Revamp

Released on June 29, 2025

What’s new

  • Switched barcode scanning library from ZXing to Quagga2 for improved performance and reliability
  • Introduced multi-frame verification to reduce false positives on fast scans
  • Adjusted scanner timing logic to prevent premature detection and aborted scans
  • Refactored video stream handling for better compatibility across devices
  • Added more detailed logging for better error tracing and debugging

Fixes

  • Fixed issue where camera feed would fail to load on iOS Safari
  • Fixed barcode misreads caused by low-light or angled scans
  • Fixed inconsistent stopping/starting of the scanner after detection

Known limitations

  • Still optimizing scanner behavior on low-end Android devices
  • False positives may occur if scanning from reflective or curved surfaces

More updates coming soon

We're constantly working on improvements and new features. Check back regularly for updates!