PlayOn Release Notes

Check out below for an overview of what has changed in the most recently released versions of PlayOn. If you have specific questions, check out our support page.

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Version 3.4.34.2783

Released 24 January 2012

Features and Changes

  • Fixed missing shows for CBS.
  • Added support for additional Netflix account formats.
  • Improved dynamic browsing for Hulu.
  • Improved media stream serving efficiency.
  • Fixed PlayLater browsing hang issues.
  • Fixed PlayLater recording completion errors.
  • Fixed Plugin API for custom option Forms.

Version 3.4.33.2735

Released 10 January 2012

Features and Changes

  • Fixed incompatibility with Netgear entertainment devices.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.32.2731

Released 8 January 2012

Features and Changes

  • Fixed FoxNews 'Latest News' content not working

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.31.2725

Released 4 January 2012

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Hulu missing TV shows by name
  • Fixed Netflix control bar being visible for some users
  • Fixed YouTube videos not working if embedding was disallowed
  • Fixed CNN not working
  • Fixed FoxNews not working
  • Fixed OWN not working
  • Fixed ESPN3 not working on Roku devices
  • Fixed SpikeTV content ending early on Xbox
  • Fixed mobile app scrolling problems on iOS 5
  • Added support for additional Samsung devices
  • Added beta support for Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.30.2697

Released 22 December 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed MTV not working.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.29.2688

Released 19 December 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added support for PlayOn channel packager packaged plugins.
  • Fixed TV.com not working.
  • Improve support of CBS videos with lengthy ads.
  • Improved Roku playback with latest Roku firmware.
  • Reduced volume for non-mobile devices.
  • Added support to disable the What's New channel.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.28.2648

Released 30 November 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed missing PBS content.
  • Fixed CBS not working.
  • Increased default transcoding volume.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.27.2614

Released 10 November 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Pandora not working
  • Fixed some Netflix Canada content not working

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.26.2606

Released 9 November 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added Netflix Recommended folder
  • Added What's New channel
  • Fixed some Netflix episodic content not listing properly
  • Fixed FoxSoccer showing player controls
  • Fixed CartoonNetwork videos not starting properly
  • Misc support dialog improvements

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.25.2572

Released 22 October 2011

Features and Changes

  • Temporarily rolled back My Media improvements, as some users were experiencing server issues
  • Crackle channel now able to play rated R movies

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.24.2563

Released 19 October 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed some CBS show folders that were empty
  • Fixed some CBS shows having * suffix and irrelevant folders
  • Crackle channel image added to PlayLater
  • Fixed FoxSoccer replay folder
  • Initial improvements for My Media overhaul

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.23.2550

Released 16 October 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Pandora not working properly with IE8.
  • Fixed BET not working.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.22.2543

Released 10 October 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Pandora.
  • Added Crackle channel.
  • Added support for iOS 5.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.21.2534

Released 6 October 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added support for Flash 11.
  • Fixed CBS showing player controls at low performance setting.
  • Fixed TV.com showing player controls.
  • Fixed Vevo video duplicates.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.20.2520

Released 30 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Netflix Canada New Arrivals.
  • Fixed Netflix resume not working correctly.
  • Fixed CBS showing player controls.
  • Fixed TV.com.
  • Fixed Fox Soccer.
  • Fixed Vevo Artists list.
  • Fixed Vevo playback starting muted.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.19.2505

Released 21 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Netflix not working.
  • Fixed Fox Soccer not working.
  • Fixed TBS not working.
  • Fixed intermittent server startup issues.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.18.2488

Released 14 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Hulu Plus not working for some users.
  • Fixed Netflix not working for some users.
  • Fixed incompatibility with avast! antivirus.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.17.2477

Released 9 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed NFL Game Rewind not working
  • Fixed CNN not working
  • Fixed CBS: Young and the Restless not working

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.16.2465

Released 8 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Vevo not listing all artists

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.15.2463

Released 7 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Amazon Prime accounts failing login
  • Fixed CBS not working
  • Fixed Netflix.ca tv shows and login not working
  • Fixed ESPN not working
  • Fixed ESPN3 not working
  • Fixed certain channels and mobile devices not working for some content

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.4.14.2443

Released 2 September 2011

Features and Changes

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.12.2443

Released 1 September 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed missing Amazon VOD content
  • Fixed Live New's Bloomberg channel not working
  • Fixed ESPN3 not working
  • Fixed Netflix Canada not working
  • Added support for Netflix Just For Kids genre

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.11.2391

Released 15 August 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Amazon VOD content not working
  • Fixed CNN content not working
  • Fixed ESPN content not working
  • Fixed TBS content not working
  • Fixed TV.com content not working

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.10.2364

Released 29 July 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added latest TBS Conan content
  • Added additional AdultSwim content
  • Fixed YouTube not working
  • Fixed PBSKids not working

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.9.2315

Released 21 July 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Hulu Plus content and accounts not working
  • Fixed Netflix login not working, including Netflix.CA
  • Fixed ESPN3 videos not working
  • Included CBS Big Brother show support
  • Fixed [adultswim] not listing shows
  • Removed TBS listing duplicate content under the root folders
  • Fixed TV.com shows
  • Fixed Amazon Prime content
  • Fixed FoxNews not listing shows
  • Fixed Pandora
  • Fixed some CBS shows
  • Fixed some OWN shows
  • Fixed some SpikeTV shows
  • Fixed some ComedyCentral shows
  • PlayerBounds Lua shorthand/alias corrected

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.8.2110

Released 17 June 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed missing Netflix content.
  • Fixed missing Comedy Central South Park content.
  • Fixed missing Vevo artists.
  • Fixed missing CNN content.
  • Improved non-alphanumeric folder sorting.
  • Added support for additional Sony devices.
  • Increased retries on connection failures.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.7.2015

Released 27 May 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Hulu not listing shows.
  • Fixed Netflix instant queue not being available.
  • Fixed Vevo not showing more than 100 artists.
  • Fixed ComedyCentral missing full episodes.
  • Fixed NatGeo content not working.
  • Fixed poor FPS on Windows Server and XP (w/o Fast User Switching) when locked or logged off.
  • Fixed bad plugins causing startup failures and discovery issues.
  • Fixed plugin/script crashes while using InternetRequest.
  • Fixed plugin/script titles, descriptions and url layouts in PlayOn Settings.
  • Fixed default plugin settings property grid control not working.
  • Fixed various intermittent scripting problems by updating to Lua 5.1.4.
  • Fixed broken Lua .NET shorthand import notation (ex: luanet.System.Windows.Forms.MessageBox.Show("Hello"); should work without having to do explicit loads and imports).
  • Fixed Flash/Silverlight required messages erroneiously showing on slow PCs.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.6.1922

Released 5 May 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed incorrect binding redirects that could break certain plugins.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.5.1919

Released 5 May 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added LiveNews and NatGeo channels.
  • Fixed poor FPS when computer is locked on some machines.
  • Fixed Pandora login not working and added support for private stations.
  • Fixed IE7 compatibility issues for some users.
  • Delayed v1 script loading until first browse of script root folder.
  • Added Plugin API Director enhancements.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.4.1869

Released 26 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Netflix login failures.
  • Fixed Interactive Services popup when using PlayDirect plugins/scripts.
  • Fixed loss of window focus when transcoding starts on Windows XP/Server 2003.
  • Fixed AudioOnly MediaFormat (PlayDirect) not being honored.
  • Added pluginDebugMode registry setting for making browser visible for plugins/scripts.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.3.1858

Released 22 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Support legacy Lua script routines for apiversion="2" scripts.
  • Make browser object and window accessible in new plugin api.
  • Add cookie routines to new plugin api.
  • Rename new plugin api mouse methods (breaks compatibility with 3.3.X plugins/scripts).

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.2.1853

Released 21 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added support for the latest PS3 firmware
  • Load scripts completely in parallel like plugins.
  • Fixed plugin/script options not loading properly.
  • Fixed display of plugin/script links with &s in SettingsManager.
  • Fixed OWN/Syfy enable/disable not working.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.1.1842

Released 20 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fix PlayDirect not working when used with Lua scripts.

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.3.0.1837

Released 19 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added PlayDirect (New Plugin API)
  • Added Fox Soccer channel
  • Fixed CBS videos not working
  • Fixed MLB player drawing on the desktop
  • Fixed poor frame rate on Windows Server editions when locked
  • Fixed Netflix episodic content
  • Fixed Netflix low performance setting issues
  • Fixed OWN and Syfy not sorting properly
  • Various BET, CC, TV.com, MTV fixes and enhancements
  • Improved UPnP support

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
  • Pandora login may intermittently fail. Restart the server and try again if it does.

Version 3.2.10.1772

Released 7 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Workaround Roku A/V Sync issues caused by latest firmware update
  • Fixed Vevo shows not working
  • Fixed TV.com shows not working
  • Fixed some Cartoon Network shows not working
  • Fixed MLB not working
  • Added parental control support to TV.com
  • Improved UPnP support

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.9.1735

Released 1 April 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed incompatibility with Windows Server 2008
  • Fixed Pandora login not working for some users
  • Enhanced Amazon VOD content browsing
  • Additional Mobile Access UPnP enhancements

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.8.1720

Released 31 March 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed MLB login failures
  • Fixed PBS Kids not working
  • Fixed ComedyCentral Colbert Report latest episode not working
  • Fixed BET shows not working
  • Fixed broken performance test on some machines.
  • Added SpikeTV TNA Impact show
  • Added support for TV.com TV-MA and R content
  • Improved AirPlay support
  • Improved Netflix video size for lower performance settings
  • Increase Pandora playback time
  • Enhanced Mobile Access UPnP support
  • Resolved IE7 compatibility issues

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.7.1661

Released 16 March 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added NCAA March Madness
  • Amazon Prime enhancements
  • Fixed SpikeTV framerate issue
  • Improved account browsing for Netflix Canada accounts
  • Enabled Apple AirPlay
  • Added ability to install .lua/.luacomp/.plugin files with PlayOn Settings

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.6.1642

Released 10 March 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Netflix login failures for some users
  • Fixed flash and silverlight warnings on very first run for new users
  • Fixed server connections randomly not working after changing the mobile port while the server is running
  • Updated links to the new website

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.5.1633

Released 09 March 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added support for Amazon Prime
  • Fixed Hulu videos about to expire from not being playable
  • Fixed Netflix New Arrivals
  • Fixed SpikeTV missing videos
  • Fixed Syfy missing videos
  • Fixed Vevo missing videos
  • Fixed MLB missing pre-season videos
  • Fixed Cartoon Network shows Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Adventure Time and Star Wars: Clone Wars
  • Improved Flash and Sliverlight tests at startup

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.3.1594

Released 26 February 2011

Features and Changes

  • Additional fixes for Netflix logins not working
  • Fixed certain Cartoon Network videos not always playing

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.2.1591

Released 24 February 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Netflix login not working
  • Fixed Comedy Central playback errors
  • Fixed sorting issues with Syfy and OWN
  • Fixed PlayOn Info channel missing folders
  • Fixed potential login issues with various sites
  • Improved Roku video message error handling

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.1.1570

Released 18 February 2011

Features and Changes

  • Fixed Wii video playback stop navigating to black page
  • Fixed missing CBS Evening News from Primetime Folder
  • Fixed missing Netflix TV shows
  • Added View button to go to plugin directory on SM Plugins tab
  • Added support for Toshiba TVs

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 3.2.0.1560

Released 16 February 2011

Features and Changes

  • Added support for Android OS devices
  • Added CBS Evening News shows to CBS Channel
  • Fixed Channel Sorting issues

Known Issues

  • Mobile Access Automatic mode may cause problems with some routers; use Manual mode instead.
  • Mobile audio resources may fail playback with a blank page instead of showing the error message video.
  • Some Samsung devices may require special selecting videos and then playing them twice to achieve proper playback.
  • iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
  • Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
  • TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
  • YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

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