v1.4.0

jellyfin/jellyfin-desktopv1.4.0Apr 18, 2021by iwalton3

AI Summary

This release fixes the image loading issue in the web client and restores TV mode with remote control support, including hardware video decoding enabled by default.

Key Highlights

Fixes images not loading in the web client
TV mode restored with remote control support (e.g., PS3 controller)
Hardware video decoding enabled by default
Support for mouse back/forward buttons and media keys

Breaking Changes

Users upgrading from 1.2.1 or earlier must log out and log back in to ensure casting, state updates, and SyncPlay work correctly.

New Features

TV mode with remote control support
Hardware video decoding
Mouse back/forward button support
Media key and remote controller support
File download option restored in web client

Full Release Notes

This release fixes the issue where images did not show up in the web client. It also brings back TV mode, which can now be remote controlled. For instance in my testing I was able to control the client using a PS3 controller!

**If you are upgrading from 1.2.1 or earlier you must log out and log back in or casting, state updates, and SyncPlay will not work.**

Changes:

 - Backport fix for images not loading.
 - Enable mouse back/forward buttons. (#42)
 - Fix subtitle offset support. (#35)
 - Add back support for TV mode, and also use configuration/command line flags.
 - Add support for some media keys, remotes, and controllers through inputmanager.
     - Using TV mode is suggested if you want to remote control the client.
 - Enable hardware video decoding by default.
     - If this breaks video playback, you can shut it off in "Client Settings".
 - Allow file download option in web client again.
 - Fix more warnings in the codebase. (#32)