We’re excited to announce the latest firmware release for Boondock Echo, packed with essential bug fixes and significant enhancements!

Boondock Echo Firmware Release 8-28-2024

Bug Fixes

• Settings Retention: Resolved the issue where settings were not retained after device reboot.
• Offline Mode: Fixed the inability to set the device to offline mode.
• Playback Controls: Addressed unresponsive Previous and Next buttons during recording playback.
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: Corrected Wi-Fi connectivity failures and implemented missing retry attempts.
• Website Status: Resolved the issue of the device showing offline status on the website.
• CW Mode: Fixed constant rapid loop in CW Mode.
• Offline Restart: Implemented a hardware option to restart the device in offline mode.

Enhancements

• Improved LED Status Indicators: Enhanced status lights make it easier to determine the Boondock device's status at a glance.
• Mode Switching: Users can now switch between different modes directly on the device without needing the web interface.
• Repeater Mode - Beta: Added support for both simplex and duplex repeater modes.
• Connection Reliability: Improved Wi-Fi reconnection routines for better stability. After three failed attempts, the device will restart following a 5-minute offline period while continuing to record audio.
• Audible Alerts: New audible alerts help users track status, errors, and notifications.
• Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode - Beta: Activate DND mode to turn off lights and silence notifications by long-pressing the Volume button.
• Improved Audio Playback: Added a 100 ms ramp-up and ramp-down period to ensure smooth audio transitions and higher priority for alert playback to prevent audio jitters.
• Enhanced Stability: Optimized memory management and additional failure safeguards improve overall stability.

We appreciate your continued feedback and support. Update your device to experience these new features and improvements!

For more details and to download the update, log in to www.BoondockEcho.com. If you click "My Docks" and "Firmware Version" you can use the Over The Air (OTA) update feature. If you are offline or have issues, you can use a USB cable and the "Update Firmware" feature to update your dock!

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