HS4 Beta Release 4.2.21.31
After testing completes, this build will be released as 4.2.22.0.
Manual Install
Windows | Linux |
|---|---|
If you need to perform a new install or the update is not available through setup, run the installer | For standard Linux tar file, check in setup for an update, or manually update with the TAR file |
Existing HS4 systems or HomeTroller Hubs
Navigate to Setup > General and click the CHECK UPDATE button.
Click the INSTALL BETA button.
An Install Beta pop up appears. Click INSTALL to begin the installation. This may take several minutes to complete. Your controller or computer will restart after the installation completes.
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.25 to 4.2.21.31
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
Fixed a problem created with a previous build that caused high CPU usage | |
HS-2056 | Swapped dashboard icons save and settings so save icon aligns with edit icon |
HS-2054 | Search results that return device links now allow controlling the device from the pop-up dialog. |
HS-2045 | Fixed pages displaying scriban code when multiple tabs are open |
HS-2041 | Fixed alignment of status text on dashboard device cards |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.25 to 4.2.21.28
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-2053 | Fixed some plugin web pages refreshing every 2 seconds |
HS-2052 | Events and devices are not written when HS is shut down or started up. This should help avoid event and device file corruption. |
HS-2046 | Check for updates on startup is delayed by 2 minutes. This is adjustable with the INI setting: gUpdateCheckDelayMinutes |
HS-2045 | Fixed pages displaying scriban code when multiple tabs are open |
HS-2041 | Fixed alignment of status text on dashboard device cards |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.22 to 4.2.21.25
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-2044 | Error message when a plugin cannot be installed because of old HS version can be confusing |
HS-2045 | GetUserDashboard error on startup |
HS-2046 | When HS starts and triggers events based on plugin updates, some event actions may fail if a plugin has not finished starting up |
HS-2043 | Changed width on dashboard camera cards to use card width |
HS-2042 | Fixed compact skin not displaying properly |
HS-2041 | Drop lists are cut off on dashboard device cards |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.21 to 4.2.21.22
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-1964 | Fixed feature status changes now honoring setting in setup. Added a separate setting for logging “Sets”. |
HS-2038 | Clicking on a shop page card displayed a corrupted card. |
HS-2039 | Dashboard cards did not display controls if the device was an HS3 device with controls on the root device. |
HS-2040 | The filter bar on the devices page was sometimes missing |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.19 to 4.2.21.21
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-2035 | Upgraded masonry code to a more robust package for support of future enhancements, fixed some spacing issues on mobile |
HS-2032 | Plugins manage page is not notifying when a beta update is available for a released plugin |
HS-2030 | Removed the 5 plugin limit on the PI-HUB if the flash size was under 32 gb |
HS-2029 | Dashboard cards no longer truncate status text |
HS-1531 | If a beta plugin is installed and then is changed to a release but the version does not change, the plugin shows as released and not a beta |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.18 to 4.2.21.19
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-2028 | Some plugins are reporting errors at startup and may not be functioning |
HS-2027 | If a camera card contains the "Controls" button, the button is non-functional |
HS-2026 | Cameras not displaying on dashboards |
HS-2025 | Alpha sorted bulk edit menu |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.15 to 4.2.21.18
Key | Summary |
|---|---|
HS-2021 | If the sort order is set on the devices page and then a dashboard is displayed, the sort order setting is lost |
HS-2020 | Update notification bell icon even if page is not refreshed |
HS-2019 | Add ability to poll devices on a dashboard |
HS-2018 | Device filters selector missing from devices page |
HS-2017 | Dashboards do not display properly when using the compact skin |
HS-2016 | Need setting to make a selected dashboard the first screen to appear when loading the HS4 UI. Setting added to dashboard settings dialog. |
HS-2015 | Need setting to make Dashboards the first item on the navbar. Setting added to Custom tab in setup. |
HS-2009 | Battery value should be a separate feature on the thermostat card |
HS-2023 | Dashboard menu is now alpha sorted. |
Removed search box when a dashboard is put into edit mode | |
HS-1964 | Added ability to log feature status changes. Enable in the logs section in setup on the General tab. Check the “no log” checkbox on a device if it is logging too often. Device references in the log entry are now linked to the actual device. |
HS4 Changes from 4.2.21.0 to 4.2.21.15
Added a new dashboards feature. This is considered version 1 of this feature and more additions will be added in subsequent releases. Documentation is here.
Reverting to a Previous Version
If you wish to revert to a previous version, you'll need to follow the steps below. Starting with beta 4.2.17.2, a new backup feature was added to back up your configuration whenever you update your HS4 version. The backup may be retrieved from Setup.
When running Beta versions of HS4 it is advised that you always perform a backup from the Tools menu. This is an alternate way to go back to a previous config.
Windows
- Uninstall the beta. Do not remove HS4 settings and temporary files.
- Install the previous version.
- Launch HS4 and navigate to Setup > General and click Edit Config
- Select the config file that was created when the beta was installed. The name will contain _before_4.2.x.x.json
- Check your events to confirm they're all there and the actions are correct
Linux
- Navigate to Setup > General and click REINSTALL UPDATE
- Once installation is complete, navigate to Setup > General and click Edit Config
- Select the config file that was created when the beta was installed. The name will contain _before_4.2.x.x.json
- Check your events to confirm they're all there and the actions are correct