Version 27.0 Launch Release version

VDO.Ninja v27 Release Notes 🚀

Key Updates Summary ⭐

• 🌐 Enhanced WHIP/WHEP support with improved reliability and compatibility
• 🎮 Expanded device control features including optical zoom and rotation controls
• ✨ New digital effects including chroma key and background removal
• 🏷️ Added comprehensive meta data support for guest information and resources
• 📱 Improved mobile device support with new controls and features
• ✏️ Added whiteboard functionality
• 📲 Released updated native mobile apps for Android and iOS
• 🎥 Custom OBS Studio build with enhanced WHIP support

Detailed Feature List

Streaming and Connectivity

• Enhanced WHIP/WHEP support with automatic reconnect and continuous loading attempts
• Improved support for MediaMTX SFU with polished integration
• Added support for Meshcast v2 servers with enhanced reliability
• Fixed issues with OPUS audio and flickering frame rates
• Improved chunked video streaming mode with dynamic buffers
• Added Discord webhook notifications for unexpected stream disconnections
• Released custom OBS build with improved WHIP support and firewall traversal

Device and Control Features

• Added optical zoom control with &zoom=200 support
• Implemented video rotation via right-click menu
• Enhanced digital zoom with vertical/horizontal controls
• Added comprehensive PTZ camera support
• Improved screen sharing interface with simplified audio selection
• Added feedback button for mobile-friendly audio monitoring (&fb or &feedbackbutton)
• Added volume control for audio feedback (&fb=50 for 50% volume)

Visual Effects and Layouts

• Added chroma key removal effects:
  • Effect 14: Transparent/black background
  • Effect 15: Custom background image
• Implemented page zoom slider for touch devices (&pagezoom)
• Added centered row layout option with negative values (&rows=1,-2)
• Enhanced digital zoom controls with separate vertical/horizontal adjustments

Guest Management and Meta Data

• Added comprehensive meta data system for guests:
  • Title/role, social media links, bio, etc
  • Profile avatar and QR code support
  • Resource sharing between guests and viewers
• Implemented meta data display options with &showmeta
• Added customizable bitrate and resolution controls in director room

Mobile Support

• Released updated Android app (v3) with Android 14 support
• Updated iOS app with improved screen sharing
• Added mobile-friendly audio monitoring controls
• Enhanced mobile device compatibility across features

New Applications

• Introduced whiteboard functionality (vdo.ninja/whiteboard)
• Added IP camera integration support
• Released updated Electron Capture app with enhanced features

Technical Improvements

• Added H.265/HEVC support in Chrome with command line options
• Enhanced iframe API for cross-origin video/image transfer
• Updated website header permissions for improved iframe compatibility
• Improved error handling and messaging
• Enhanced automatic reconnection capabilities

Native Apps and Tools

• Released Android app v3 with USB/UVC/HDMI support
• Updated iOS app with enhanced features
• Released Electron Capture app updates with improved functionality
• Custom OBS build with enhanced WHIP/WHEP support

Note: These release notes were auto-generated using AI