Major Fixes and Enhancements in Solstice 5.5.2 Update

New Features:

• Digital Signage Integration: Improved stability and user experience for Solstice digital signage.
• Windows CPU Priority Management: New approach to enhance video conference performance on lower-end laptops.
• Quick Share Desktop Setting: New control for desktop sharing behavior during connections.
• In-app Help for PowerPoint on Mac: Step-by-step guidance for sharing slides with presenter notes.

Enhancements:

• Cache Management: Increased internal flash drive cache for digital signage from 1 GB to 2 GB.
• Dedicated Resource Stack: Redesigned digital signage to improve overall stability.
• Loading Screen: New branded loading screen during content downloads.
• Performance Optimization: Settings for better video conference capabilities on lower-end devices.
• Room Calendar Messages: Improved availability indicators on Solstice welcome screen.
• Default Background Images: Six new plant-life images for Solstice Pods as default backgrounds.
• Enterprise 802.1x Management: Improved messaging for configuring 802.1x network settings.

Fixed Bugs:

• Display Crashing Issue: Resolved issue leading to black screens during repeated short access.
• RSS Feed Errors: Fixed retrieval issues for specific RSS feed URLs.
• Desktop Sharing Issues: Corrected bugs causing black screens and welcome screen failures.
• Audio Routing Fixes: Resolved issues affecting audio routing consistency.
• Camera and Mic Detection: Improved connection reliability for camera/mic devices in video conferencing.

Open Issues:

• macOS Compatibility: Known issues with Mersive Solstice Conference drivers on macOS 13 (Ventura).
• M1 & Intel Mac Issues: Investigating multiple issues impacting video conferencing.
• Displaying Meeting Times: Incorrect 24-hour format display for upcoming meetings.
• Audio Loss on Zoom: Reported connectivity issues with Zoom and Solstice Pod on macOS.
• AirPlay Issues: Problems with displaying YouTube content on Solstice displays.

Update Instructions:

• MSI Installation Changes: Reminder regarding separate installers for the Mersive Solstice app and Conference drivers.
• Compatibility Note: Ensure the same version of the Solstice app as the Pod for optimal functionality.