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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!