What's new

Improved

• New versions are announced right away – the app checks for updates at every start
• Mac: the app also launches straight from the downloaded installer
• Mac: the fullscreen stage stays put, even with Stage Manager or when clicking the desktop wallpaper
• Mac: in fullscreen, the mouse pointer reliably stays on the display with the Operator window

New

• Countdown to a time of day – set the target by typing or on an analog clock
• Labelled presets: up to 50, optionally shown on stage, sortable in the preset list – “Next ▸” loads the next agenda item
• Timer colours with warning and critical stages – green-screen friendly
• Flash: the stage blinks brightly three times
• Status line with end time and current time
• Intro tour on first launch
• Companion templates for Stream Deck XL and MK.2, Companion reports more status

Improved

• Clearer controls: start/pause in one button, settings in cards, consistent dialogs
• After a crash, a running timer keeps running with the time caught up
• Browser Stageview on phones stays in step with the stage to the second
• Protection against stray clicks while the timer is running

Removed

• Optional crash reports – error logs now stay on your device only
• Access code for Companion – the app accepts commands from devices on your network and rejects requests from websites

New

• First stable release: Operator and Stageview, browser Stageview via QR code, messages, presets and sessions, Bitfocus Companion