WebRTC streaming and Free-floating app functions for Chromebook
Improvement(s)
? WebRTC-based streaming: bringing significant improvements to all streaming uses cases.
? Free-floating application: move the application freely on your screen.
✔ ️ Improved reconnection logic: 20 second countdown automated reconnection attempt for lost connection cases
✔ ️ UI improvements: new TV screens for reconnection and content ion prompt
✔ ️ Scaled-down manual mode: fewer s available to ensure WebRTC compatibility
✔ ️ Removed audio buffer: video mode (streaming video with sound) will no longer add a 1-second buffer to the stream
Resolved Issue(s)
✔ ️ Chromebook app can now stream if the previous session was interrupted by closing the lid
✔ ️ Recurring screen sharing sessions initiate without issue
✔ ️ Resolved distorted audio issues and interruptions during streams
✔ ️ Saving logs window is no longer partially hidden when opened
Note(s)
? There is still a legacy version of the application (4.2.1-cros) available on the Chrome Web Store and is for streaming to Airtame 1 devices. WebRTC-based streaming requires that version 4.4.0 firmware or higher installed on Airtame 2 devices. Read more here.