2023 New Year Release Notes

2023 New Year Release Notes

We have been busy here at Arreya, and we have several exciting updates for you in our latest release.  This release includes new features, new widgets, and bug fixes.

 

New Feature – Image Editor

Arreya has a new built-in image editor.  This new image editor allows you to crop, rotate, resize, and adjust images right in the media library.

Arreya has a new built-in image editor.  This new image editor allows you to crop, rotate, resize, and adjust images right in the media library.

 

New Feature – Audio Alerts

Building on top of Arreya’s existing alerting capabilities, we have now added the ability to add sound to your alerts.

Building on top of Arreya's existing alerting capabilities, we have now added the ability to add sound to your alerts.

The different types of audio alerts include – 

  • Standard fire alert
  • Alternating two tone alert
  • Continuous tone alert
  • Text to Speech (Spoken alerts)
  • Audio file playback
  • 3 additional audio effects

There are also options within each alert type, so that you can generate the proper tone for your alert.

 

New Feature – Touchpoint Audio & Vibration Feedback for Touchpoints

You can now create touchpoints that play audio.  The same options that are available for the audio alerts are also available for touchpoints.   You can also make a mobile device briefly vibrate to provide feedback to the user.

You can now create touchpoints that play audio.

 

New Feature – Embed Codes in the Website Widget

The website widget now accepts embed codes, including embed codes that contain script tags.  Previously, embeds were limited to sites that only supported iframe embedding.  Now, you can copy and paste the embed code from most sites and have the content embedded within Arreya.

The website widget now accepts embed codes, including embed codes that contain script tags.

New Feature – USB Input for Webcam Widget (Live video)

The webcam widget now accepts input from USB video and audio devices.  Using this widget you can show a live input from a webcam, or if you need to connect an external HDMI input to your digital signage, you can use a simple HDMI -> USB converter.

The webcam widget now accepts input from USB video and audio devices.

 

Other Features, Fixes, and Updates

  • YouTube widget now has options for Loop and Mute
  • You can now name layers in the editor
  • Additional device logging
  • Updated newsletter subscription controls
  • Ability to delete templates
  • Added tooltips in the editor and manager to better explain options
  • Updates to Google Translate Widget & Dialogflow Widgets
  • Various bug fixes for widgets
  • Updates & fixes for PWA compatibility
Chrome device stuck at “Waiting for network connection…”

Chrome device stuck at “Waiting for network connection…”

In March 2022 we received reports that some devices were frozen at the Arreya kiosk app splash screen accompanied with the message “Waiting for network connection…” As soon as the Arreya development team was made aware of the issue, we investigated using our test devices and determined the device failed to download the application from the Chrome Web Store even when it was connected to the internet. We promptly filed a bug in the Chromium bug tracker as it appeared to be a widespread issue.

Sometime in early 2022, Google released an update to the Chrome Web Store preventing devices on versions from 70 to 87 from downloading kiosk applications. This change was reverted on April 21, 2022, and further testing has verified the issue has been resolved.

Our development team closely monitors the Chromium development process and constantly tests Beta, Developer, and Canary channels in Chrome OS. However, this issue was changed on the server side of the Chrome Web Store so no preemptive action was possible. Technical information about the bug can be found here

This issue has since been resolved. If you are experiencing this issue, rebooting the device with an active internet connection should resolve the issue. If you have any questions, please contact support at support@arreya.com or by calling 319-294-6671.