Humax have been conducting a fairly open beta test of new software for the Aura fixing a number of known issues and also adding some new features requested by users. I have been impressed that there have been weekly releases of new beta versions over several weeks. According to Barry over at MyHumax.org it is intended that the new software will be available in the week beginning 19th April.
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New version of Aura software released 12th April
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Andrew Deer
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Christmas again? So soon? Is there a known change-list?
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grahamlthompson
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Only if you work through the Public Beta release notes for all the publicly released beta software to those that volunteered. Presumably the release due next week will have a long list.
That is because it was already included, its the <CH> button on the remote control and further enhanced for full meltdown by the C- On/Off button.
OP
Release notes for the new Aura software (copied from a post by barry at myhumax.org) that was released earlier than expected on the 12th April:
• Network Server - DLNA / UPnP:
You can watch live TV and recordings using DLNA / UPnP clients and thus you can enjoy Aura in the second room.
You may control Aura server preferences directly from DLNA / UPnP clients.
Turn on Network Server in Settings > Record & Share > Home Network and find a Aura 4k Media Server in your home network.
• Various Power Management Options:
Aura enters deep standby mode automatically from normal standby. You can set the entering time or deep standby time period.
Go to Settings > Freeview Play Preference > Power Management.
• Channel Organization:
You can make your favourite channel lists on the EPG and place them in your preferred order.
Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > Favourite Channels > Move.
• Improved Trick Play Performance:
The precision and speed in trick play have been improved. FF/FR buttons work every time you press them.
• Recording Playback Option:
There are options to select watch from start or resume watching when you playback recordings.
• Recording Notification Option:
You can set whether to display the recording notification message or not.
Go to Settings > Record & Share > Recording Options > Recording Notification.
• Background Opacity Option:
You can set the background opacity on Freeview home, Recordings, Top Picks to keep the live TV background. Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > On-screen Display > Background Opacity.
• OK Key Function Option:
You can assign the OK key to display detailed information or play VoD content.
Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > On-screen Display > OK Key Function.
• Import and Export User Settings:
You can backup your settings in the internal HDD and import them later.
Go to Settings > Freeview Play Preference > System Settings > Import / Export User Preferences.
• Power Button on Freeview Home:
You can restart Aura apps, system, or shut it down from Freeview home menu.
• Font Size Option:
You can change the font size in Aura to make text on the screen easier to read.
• Channel Replacement:
The channel list you have made it on Top Picks > On Now is also applied to What’s On Now in Freeview home.
• No PIN Code Input to Delete Recordings:
You are not required to input PIN code to delete your recordings.
• Search UI Layout:
The QWERTY keyboard is now available on Search.
• HDD Standby Mode:
Once recording or streaming is complete, HDD enters sleep mode together with system sleep mode.
• Bug fixes:
Pixellation issue on HD and timeshift play
Black screen issue when launching specific apps
Intermittent missing recording icon on Guide
Duplicated series recording by instant recording
HDMI resolution 1080i for HDTV
• Network Server - DLNA / UPnP:
You can watch live TV and recordings using DLNA / UPnP clients and thus you can enjoy Aura in the second room.
You may control Aura server preferences directly from DLNA / UPnP clients.
Turn on Network Server in Settings > Record & Share > Home Network and find a Aura 4k Media Server in your home network.
• Various Power Management Options:
Aura enters deep standby mode automatically from normal standby. You can set the entering time or deep standby time period.
Go to Settings > Freeview Play Preference > Power Management.
• Channel Organization:
You can make your favourite channel lists on the EPG and place them in your preferred order.
Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > Favourite Channels > Move.
• Improved Trick Play Performance:
The precision and speed in trick play have been improved. FF/FR buttons work every time you press them.
• Recording Playback Option:
There are options to select watch from start or resume watching when you playback recordings.
• Recording Notification Option:
You can set whether to display the recording notification message or not.
Go to Settings > Record & Share > Recording Options > Recording Notification.
• Background Opacity Option:
You can set the background opacity on Freeview home, Recordings, Top Picks to keep the live TV background. Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > On-screen Display > Background Opacity.
• OK Key Function Option:
You can assign the OK key to display detailed information or play VoD content.
Go to Settings > Channel & Broadcast > On-screen Display > OK Key Function.
• Import and Export User Settings:
You can backup your settings in the internal HDD and import them later.
Go to Settings > Freeview Play Preference > System Settings > Import / Export User Preferences.
• Power Button on Freeview Home:
You can restart Aura apps, system, or shut it down from Freeview home menu.
• Font Size Option:
You can change the font size in Aura to make text on the screen easier to read.
• Channel Replacement:
The channel list you have made it on Top Picks > On Now is also applied to What’s On Now in Freeview home.
• No PIN Code Input to Delete Recordings:
You are not required to input PIN code to delete your recordings.
• Search UI Layout:
The QWERTY keyboard is now available on Search.
• HDD Standby Mode:
Once recording or streaming is complete, HDD enters sleep mode together with system sleep mode.
• Bug fixes:
Pixellation issue on HD and timeshift play
Black screen issue when launching specific apps
Intermittent missing recording icon on Guide
Duplicated series recording by instant recording
HDMI resolution 1080i for HDTV
Black Hole
May contain traces of nut
Looking hopeful.
OP
I think so. I think the indication is that the development of the Humax software hasn't finished yet and there will also be an update to the underlying Android software version later this year.
The janitor
New Member
Hi just joined I have just bought the new aura recently and it's a great but of kit but why no Netflix ? Is there anyway if getting it
Black Hole
May contain traces of nut
Use of the forum search tool for "netflix" produces these existing posts:
Has anyone been through this?
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