NowSignage App Release Notes

We’re excited to share our latest updates and improvements! 🚀

New Features & Improvements:

Bug Fixes & Updates:

NowSignage App v5.3.31 — What's New

Refreshed weather widget with updated icons and improved scaling
Free text overrides now render correctly on supported devices
Multi-zone sync support for coordinated playback across zones
Tizen 5 portrait scaling is now automatic — no manual CMS config needed
Auto-provisioning on first launch for Lamasatech Android 14 & Tizen 4.0, 6.5, 7.0 devices
YouTube playback restored (note: standard ads may now appear)
Gapless image transitions on Android fixed
Proof of Play accuracy improved when used with Screen Sync

BrightSign Configuration File Support: Support for configuration files on BrightSign Series 5 devices, enabling automatic setup of timezone, network, and HDMI/multi-output display settings.
Tizen 4/5 React Native Support: The latest React Native app version is now available on Tizen 4/5 devices, improving feature consistency across the full Tizen range, including support for the new screen sync method.
Screen Sync Enhancements: Updated screen synchronisation across Android, BrightSign Series 5, Tizen 4/5, and Tizen 7—aligned with the new local server architecture. (Requires the updated Android RDM app for Android screen sync.)
Tizen Improvements: Enhancements to offline mode behaviour and portrait mode handling on Tizen 7 devices.

One-Off Overrides: Fixes applied to resolve issues with single-use overrides for more predictable playback.
Secure Dashboards: Update to ensure Secure Dashboards content continues functioning reliably.
YouTube: To ensure YouTube content continues functioning reliably following recent platform changes by YouTube/Google. - (Android release only - other OS to be available in next app release)

New Features & Improvements

New Tables UI for Content Area - A modernised interface designed for speed, clarity, and efficiency.

Bug Fixes

Screen Sync Language Fix: Resolved an issue where users couldn't create or edit a sync group in a screen sync app when the CMS language was set to a non-English language.

New Features & Improvements

Touch Hotspot Enhancements: Support for two touch buttons and the ability to trigger either a playlist or webpage via touch
Screen Sync Update: Implemented a new synchronisation method designed for compatibility with the updated local server architecture.
Menu Boards Application Support: Added native support for dynamic menu board content.

Bug Fixes

Overrides Handling: Fixed issues affecting content override functionality to ensure more reliable playback.

Schedule Logic Overhaul

The application now preloads current and upcoming schedules, enabling seamless transitions at schedule start times.

* Gapless Video Transitions. (Android)

Feature: Seamless transition between video assets.
Note: Behaviour is device hardware dependent. Some Android devices may still show minor gaps.

* Improved Content Download Resilience.

Feature: Downloads will now pause and automatically resume when the network connection is lost and then re-established, minimising the likelihood of failed downloads caused by intermittent connectivity.

* Automatic Cache Cleanup for Unused Content.