Hello All

I am one of the BETA testers for the BLGW Firmware and this morning I checked if I am allowed to discuss it here.

I have been running a new version for a few weeks and wanted to share some of the great new features with you

Functionality:

1.       Detachment of BLGW drivers from the firmware. Some drivers are now stored in the Cloud and can be added without a firmware update.

2.       Cut, Copy & Paste in macro programming tab

3.       Convert commands to Lua code using the [Convert to code] button. This way it is possible to edit them in text view instead which is useful in some cases when there is a lot of the same type of commands.

4.       Support for H.264 / RTSP cameras. This only works in the new BeoLink App and you still need to add a path for a JPG image for the web panel on the TV.

5.       By clicking the system in the bottom of the BLGW configuration page detailed connection status messages are shown.

6.       Monitor have been updated with more information and if you have macros running over a long time / looping they are shown in the right side of the monitor and they can also be stopped from there.

7.       Custom driver editor – makes it possible to write your own driver on the gateway itself and test it as you go along. A driver development guide as available upon request. :):):)

New Drivers:

1.       Doorbird doorstation

2.       Global Cache iTach Flex

3.       amBX Lighting system

4.       Custom HTTP – Used for integrating with REST/JSON interface systems and services

5.       Open Weather – Trigger macros based on the weather conditions

6.       Danfoss Link – Intelligent heating system used mostly in Northern Europe

Updated drivers:

1.       KNX – Support for KNX thermostats (1 Setpoint, 2 Setpoint) [KNOWN ERROR: The temperature is displayed wrong. Fixed in next release]

2.       Philips Hue – Possibility to Raise/Lower

3.       Nest – Numerous improvements to the Nest driver in order to achieve the [Works with Nest] certification

The new driver editor is excellent and online repository means anyone can design a driver and store it on the shared repository (if you meet the requirements)

The new Beolink app is much better

Please note that all dealers are not aware of the new App yet so may not be able to help you, also all drivers may not make it to the final release so please dont rely on the list above and finally no release dates can be confirmed :)

If you have any feedback or comments I can pass them on or test things for you if I can to feedback to the developers.

Sean