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12/10/2013
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This changelog documents all changes to the CastleOS Core Service, i.e. the "central controller".

Version History
1.3.2209 "Merrimac" 3/2/2016
1.3.2157 "Merrimac" 12/12/2015
1.3.1967 "Merrimac" 8/24/2015
1.3.1720 "Merrimac" 5/26/2015
1.3.1715 "Merrimac" 5/6/2015
1.2.1445 RC 4/21/2015
1.2.1418 RC 4/13/2015
1.2.1375 RC 3/12/2015
1.2.1332 RC 1/22/2015
1.2.1281 RC 12/18/2014
1.2.1277 RC 12/16/2014
1.2.1254 RC 12/12/2014
1.2.1247 RC 12/5/2014
1.2.1100 RC 10/15/2014
1.2.1070 RC 10/14/2014
1.2.1032 RC 10/11/2014
1.2.1030 RC 10/8/2014
1.2.1020 RC 10/6/2014
1.2.1000 RC 9/30/2014
1.1.1801 "Miranda" 12/15/2013
1.1.1800 "Miranda" 12/11/2013
1.0.1701 "Enterprise" 9/1/2013


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CastleOS Core Service 1.1.1800 "Miranda" Changelog

New Features
  • Added support for Belkin WeMo devices
  • Added support for the INSTEON Smoke Bridge
  • Added a new GUI for the INSTEON FanLinc
  • Added support for "service filter" notifications from INSTEON thermostats
  • New notifications and icons on the Portal for alerts from the INSTEON Leak Sensor and Smoke Bridge
  • Added support for Chrome on Android home screen app (click here for information on enabling it)
  • Added a new icon for Windows 8 and Windows Phone home screen tiles
  • Added update notification service, so you will be notified via the Portal when a new CastleOS version is available for download
  • We now have physical DVD media for retail sales, starting with availability on Smarthome.com and Amazon.com
  • Other improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved issue where the error message would appear and not go away
  • Fixed issue with X10 dimming controls not appearing on dimming enabled X10 devices
  • Fixed issue with MorningLinc locks appearing out of sync on the Portal
  • Fixed issue with incorrect temperatures showing in local weather (internal temperatures were correct, but they were assigned to the wrong day in the display in the most recent version)
  • Fixed issue where sunset and sunrise times were occasionally miscalculated
  • Fixed rendering issue in the latest version of Internet Explorer
  • Other bug fixes




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12/15/2013
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CastleOS Core Service 1.1.1801 "Miranda" Changelog

New Features
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10/2/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1000 RC Changelog
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10/6/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1020 RC Changelog

New Features
Added support for the new CastleOS Android app, available in Google Play. This app will auto-detect the Core Service over WiFi
Added automatic router configuration, so port forwarding is no longer a manual process

Bug Fixes
Fixed issue in event processor introduced in previous version




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10/12/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1030 RC Changelog

New Features
App improvements to the user interface design







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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1032 RC Changelog

Bug Fixes
Fixed formatting issue on some iOS devices due to Safari bug
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10/14/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1070 RC Changelog

New Features
Various minor GUI improvements and new features

Bug Fixes
Fixed issue loading Z-Wave DLL
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10/15/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1100 RC Changelog

New Features
Added Z-Wave and WeMo device status polling, Z-Wave is polled every 15 seconds, and WeMo every 1 second.

Bug Fixes
Minor GUI improvements
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12/6/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1247 RC Changelog

New Features
Added support for Philips Hue and soon other color changing bulbs. Control individual bulbs, or added them to scenes and events.
Added support for Z-Wave thermostats
Added support for the latest Nest API v1.1
Added support for WeMo Insight
Mobile app is now faster thanks to foundation updates
Several other improvements and optimizations

Bug Fixes
Fixed device failing to delete in some circumstances
Fixed XML read/write sync issues
Fixed redirect loop that occurred in some circumstances
Fixed event next run time offset incorrectly calculated in some circumstances
Fixed database issues when run on computers with non-US date formats
Several other bug fixes
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1254 RC Changelog

Updates
Updated weather API calls to match changes to the weather service provider
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12/16/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1277 RC Changelog

Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with international date formats
Other bug fixes
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12/18/2014
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1281 RC Changelog

Bug Fixes
Fixed scheduling issue
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1/22/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1332 RC Changelog

New Features
Added support for Ecobee thermostats (all models)

Updates
Updated Hue API to latest version
Other feature/UI updates

Bug Fixes
Fixed issue where Nest Protect devices were not detected unless a Nest Thermostat was also present
Other bug fixes
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3/12/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1375 RC Changelog

New Features
Devices can now be part of up to 3 groups instead of the previous limit of 1
Event actions can now include adjusting any thermostat
Automatic backup of the configuration file (Configuration.Backup.xml)
Email settings now feature a test email button to check email server settings accuracy

Updates
Event date pickers now go from 2015 to 2099 instead of 1980 to 2016.
Improved WeMo device support
Other feature/UI updates

Bug Fixes
Z-Wave and WeMo event triggers now work fully
Other bug fixes
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4/15/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1418 RC Changelog

New Features
CastleOS now supports TCP Lighting smart bulbs via the TCP bridge

Updates
Device Triggered events will now run regardless of whether the device was triggered from the apps, voice interface, or the physical device itself
Device Triggered events will now run no more frequently than once per second, preventing incidental double alerts from sensors (namely INSTEON) from generating redundant alerts and other actions

Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with Philips Hue LightStrips
Other minor bug fixes
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4/21/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.2.1445 RC Changelog

New Features
Replaced the on/off, lock/unlock, and open/close buttons with new switches and buttons. This brings a more modern "flat" interface, faster loading, and more intuitive interface to CastleOS.

Updates
Significant performance improvements on several of the most used screens
Updated to match the latest in mobile web app interface technologies

Bug Fixes
Minor bug fixes




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5/6/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.3.1715 "Merrimac" Changelog

New Features
CastleOS is now free to use for your first 10 devices - CastleOS can grow with you as you build out your smart home (regular license fee applies to unlock additional devices, and the 30-day unlimited device trial is still in place for those testing out existing home installs)
Hue Group support on Devices screen for adjusting colors of Hue groups
Hue device support on Portal for adjusting colors of Hue devices and groups
New Z-Wave Polling Frequency options of 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 seconds, as well as the ability to disable polling
GE Link bulbs will connect to CastleOS via the Hue bridge and work normally, however the GE Link bridge itself is not yet supported (the Hue bridge is currently the best of the ZigBee bridges, and is 100% local without the cloud)

Updates
Updated Hue driver to match latest bridge firmware revision
Updates to mobile app global "feel"
Update to match MSN weather service
Other minor updates

Bug Fixes
Fixed display issue on Portal for Z-Wave devices (wrong switch version was displayed)
Secondary and Tertiary device groups are now equally weighted as primary groups
Editing an event will respect AM/PM settings upon editing a PM schedule
Other minor bug fixes
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5/26/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.3.1720 "Merrimac" Changelog

Bug Fixes
Fixed display issue with iOS devices (non-iOS users do not need this update)
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8/24/2015
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CastleOS Core Service 1.3.1967 "Merrimac" Changelog

New Features
Added scripting capability to Core Service Events and Scenes, scripts can now be run as Actions within an Event, as part of a Scene, and even used as a Condition within an Event
Added the CastleOS Auto Updater, after this release, CastleOS will self-update (can be optionally disabled)
Added TeamViewer Remote Support feature, allowing you to submit a remote support request via the app
Added the ability to upload scripts through app
This release includes several CastleHUB specific features, such as the ability to change the system user password, connect to a WiFi network, firmware update, and other features
The CastleOS Core Service can be restarted through the app
The Windows system can be restarted or shut down through the app
Several other minor feature improvements

Updates
Updated graphical layouts in the CastleOS app
Updated Hue driver
Added more in-app detailed guides to using some features
Updated Scripting API to allow custom voice announcements through the Core Service
Other minor updates

Bug Fixes
Numerous small bug fixes are included, far too many to list, as this release is a rollup of several past beta releases focusing on bug fixes
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