Orb 3.20.0035

Install v3.20.0035 [Mac/PC] Released 10/01/2012</strong>

Download of the Flash Player


Install v3.20.0034 [Mac/PC]Released 08/13/2012

Support for Mountain Lion & Gatekeeper


Install v3.20.0032 [Mac/PC]Released 07/05/2012

Fixed web content streaming for Windows Vista & Windows 7 users


Install v3.20.0027 [Mac/PC]Released 06/05/2012

UPDATE: please download this version if you're experiencing connectivity issues with your Orb Music!
Support for FlixFling
Support for Amazon VideoOnDemand
Netflix streaming improvements
Stability & performance improvements


Install v3.20.0023 [Mac/PC]

Released 04/26/2012
New & easier setup wizard
New content with your Caster on! NPR, Amazon Instant Videos, Amazon Cloud & Blinkx
Stability frenzy


Install v3.18.0011 [Mac/PC]

Released 02/15/2012
Secret Party Mode support
TV Tuner support improvements
Streaming improvements


Install v3.16.0025 [Mac/PC] Released 12/02/2011

NoPC feature: stream content from your phone to your pucks without a PC!
International & Third Party Orbjet support
Stream statistics support
Customized content for Norway, Finland & Sweden
Sirius & Pandora support without your PC


Install v3.15.0044 [Mac/PC] Released 09/30/2011

Support for OrbBR for Panasonic and OPPO players (more soon!)
Last.fm scrobbling available to all!
OrbBR streaming improvements on PS3
Improved Orb Updates experience


Install v3.11.0003 [Mac/PC] Released 09/08/2011

New Android OrbLive support


Install v3.10.0008 [Mac/PC] Released 08/27/2011

Sirius full support


Install v3.10.0007 [Mac/PC] Released 08/12/2011

Official support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion


Install v3.08.0066 [Mac/PC] Released 07/21/2011

Audio quality improvements for OrbLive iOS


Install v3.08.0065 [Mac/PC] Released 07/18/2011

Support of new TV Show website sources: ABC, Cartoon Network, CrunchyRoll, TUF, VH1
Automatic Updates on Mac using Sparkle
Improved streaming for iOS
Stability improvements
Fix for Pandora sign in
Fix for Amazon sign in


Install v3.07.0084 [Mac/PC] Released 07/01/2011

Fix for Netflix sign in


Install v3.07.0081 [Mac/PC] Released 06/01/2011

First version for Orb BR!
Better online video performances for Mac


Install v3.06.0059 [Mac/PC] Released 05/11/2011

Netflix and Pandora improvements


Install v3.06.0058 [Mac/PC] Released 05/05/2011

Android Orb Controller: Pandora is not visible under Music Services
"Verify your credentials" dialog visible for selecting Netflix TV Shows


Install v3.06.0055 [Mac/PC]Released 04/28/2011

Fix for Netflix
General fixes and improvements


Install v3.06.0051 [Mac/PC]
Released 04/11/2011



* Orb BR support -- coming soon!

* Release for Orb Content Plugin API (developer.orb.com)

* Facebook support on iOS platforms (Android & PC coming soon!)

* Select your own content services! Netflix, Hulu+, ...

* Playback improvements on Orb TV & Orb Music


Install v3.05.0032 [Mac/PC]
Released 03/11/2011



* Fix for Netflix


Install v3.05.0029 [Mac/PC]
Released 02/10/2011



* New Controller app for your computer

* Hulu Plus support

* Seeking support on Netflix content

* Better streaming quality on Orb TV - fix occasional jerkiness

* Improved performances on large media database


Install v3.04.0031 [Mac/PC]
Released 12/24/2010



* Cleaned up online video content - See only content you can play

* Orb TV support for 16:9 wide screen TV resolution

* Improved online video streaming performances

* Fixed Netflix playback and various improvements (see and select episodes to watch in series)

* Seeking in Hulu videos

* New content: Amazon Video On Demand, Hulu queue

* Fixed various WiFi connectivity issues with Orb TV and Orb Music with WEP encryptions


Install v3.03.0022 [Mac/PC]
Released 12/16/2010



* Fixed TV Shows


Install v3.03.0021 [Mac/PC]
Released 11/29/2010



* General fixes and improvements


Install v3.03.0015 [Mac/PC]
Released 11/15/2010



*Improved Pandora Support

*General fixes and improvements



Install v3.01.0051 [Mac/PC]
Released 09/23/2010



*Support for Orb MP-1 Music Player

*Support for Pandora on Orb MP-1



Install v2.57.0023 [Mac/PC]
Released 07/01/2010


* Improved iPhone streaming

* Improved stability


Install v2.57.0010 [Mac/PC]


Released 06/09/2010

* Added support for ESPN3 video content

* Improved stability


Install v2.55.0091 [Mac/PC]
Released 05/14/2010



* Better support of iPhone streaming under all network conditions

* Support for Palm Kinoma Player

* Various bug fixes



Install v2.55.0079 [Mac/PC]
Released 04/07/2010


* Added support for iPhone OS 3.0

* Added support for files of type .oga and .ogv

* Better compatibility with iTunes Music Library.

* Added thumbnails for files of type .mp4

* Improved indexing speed when updating the media library.

* Support for international languages: French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Italian.

Install v2.54.0018 [Mac]
Released 12/31/2009


* Better compatibility with iTunes and iPhoto

* Fixed recording denied issues

Install v2.54.0018 [PC]
Released 12/22/2009


* Support for new OrbLive

* Support for Windows 7

* Support for international languages: French, Spanish, German and Japanese.

* Better compatibility with iTunes

* Improved stability

Install v2.53.0029 [Mac]
Released 12/09/2009


* Support for DMAs

* Support for international languages: French, Spanish, German and Japanese.

* Better compatibility with iTunes and iPhoto

* Improved memory usage while streaming

* Improved overall stability

Install v2.52.0033 [Mac]
Released 11/11/2009


* Fixed permissions issues

* Fixed all known issues at startup

Install v2.52.0030 [Mac]
Released 11/06/2009


* Fixed critical issues at startup and during indexing

* Removed annoying indexing popup

Install v2.52.0027 [Mac]
Released 11/04/2009


* Mac only

* Beware that we do not currently support Live TV on Mac

Install v2.51.0032 [PC]
Released 10/09/2009


* USA only

* Improved video resolution at low speed

* Added .wtv support

* Fixed memory and handle leaks

* Improved tuner and webcam detection

* Improved overall stability

* Beware that this version might have issues with online videos on Xbox and other DMAs

Install v2.50.0185 [PC]
Released 08/27/2009


* USA only

* Improved overall experience

* Simplified and improved PC user interface

* Much better streaming quality

* Faster stream launch

* Improved CPU usage

* Ability to set connection speed between Orb PC and DMA's

* Option to add/remove Webcams and IP Cams per user profile

* Better management for refreshing media library when PC is on Idle state

* TV Listings with faster download and update

* Option to change password on PC UI

* Ability to select and/or preview Live TV channels

* Autoscan option to find more potential channels

* Beware that this version might have issues with online videos on Xbox and other DMAs

* Features such as OrbSecure, Contact Manager, custom port setting option for direct stream, codec selection has been removed for now

Install v2.01.0047
Released 06/03/2009


* Fix TV Guide

Install v2.01.0046
Released 05/20/2009


* Fix TV Guide

Install v2.01.0045
Released 04/24/2009


* Fix TV Guide

Install v2.01.0044
Released 03/18/2009


* Fix TV Guide

Install v2.01.0043
Released 03/13/2009


* Fix TV Guide

Install v2.01.0042
Released 02/27/2009


* Fix TV Guide (OTA ATSC)

Install v2.01.0039
Released 02/20/2009


* Fix TV Guide (No OTA ATSC yet)

* Fix for Hauppauge 22XX family tuners

Install v2.01.0028
Released 02/12/2009


* Fix "Quick Play" when the TV Guide is not available in in OrbLive

* Fix IR blaster on Vista 64 bits

Install v2.01.0026
Released 01/21/2009


* Fix Orb playlists in OrbLive

Install v2.01.0025
Released 11/20/2008


* Fixed Orb stopping on Vista after 3 days

* Fixed a security issue

Install v2.01.0022
Released 11/06/2008


* Support for Android

Web v2.00.0390
Released 10/03/2008


* Support for documents browsing and viewing on the iPhone

* General layout and behavior fixes

Install v2.01.0017
Released 09/05/2008


* Fixes Audio/Video stream being cut off before the end on some devices

Install v2.01.0015
Released 06/13/2008


* Fixed Audio/Video synchronization on Flash for Live TV

Install v2.01.0013
Released 05/07/2008


* Full support for Live TV and video streaming on iPhone (requires OrbLive app on the iPhone)

* Fix audio on ATSC TV tuners on Windows Vista Premium and Ultimate

* Improved media browsing response time

Install v2.01.0008
Released 04/14/2008


* Fix for iPhone streaming

* General streaming improvements

* Keep user settings for File Browser and Contact Manager when upgrading

* Fixed most common crashes of previous versions

Install v2.00.1084
Released 03/19/2008


* New streaming scheme: no transcoding within LAN when player supports original file format; and when streaming outside of LAN if available upstream bandwidth is higher than encoded file bit rate (all audios, some videos)

* Improved caching of thumbnails for much faster display

* Implemented support for MMSH 1.1 to enable seek, pause and resume functions in Winamp player

* Fixed broken retrieval of Gmail contacts for Orb sharing

* Fixed Wake-On-LAN on Windows Vista

* US only - TV guide now performs daily updates of programs listings for the next following 5 days

* Fixed various Orb startup/shutdown errors, and stream lockups

Install v2.00.1014
Released 01/03/2008


* Fixed Media Center detection

Install v2.00.1013
Released 12/18/2007


* Fixed Live TV on Vista

* improved stability

Install v2.00.1008
Released 12/05/2007


* Fixed some video files not streaming through Orb

* Fixed video feeds containing a redirection (CNN, CNet, geekbrief...)

Install v2.00.1007
Released 11/27/2007


* Fixed media deletion from the web interface

Install v2.00.1006
Released 11/21/2007


* Fixed latest PS3 update

* Fixed most common crashes

Install v2.00.1004
Released 11/12/2007


* Fixed Real and 3GP streaming on certain devices

* Improved browsing speed

* Fixed Scheduling of iTV or iRadio recordings

* Fixed default media folders not retrieved on Vista machine

* Various other fixes

Web v2.00.0329
Released 10/31/2007


* New game application with easy access to thousands of online flash games

Install v2.00.0989
Released 10/17/2007


* Much improved stream engine

* New install wizard

* Fixes several connection errors

Web v2.00.0317
Released 10/03/2007


* New media blog feature visible from one's public page http://public.orb.com/username

Web v2.00.0293
Released 08/27/2007


* New skin for the iPhone

* New action to select all items and add them to a playlist

* Better way to search from an application

* General layout and behavior fixes.

Install v2.00.0930
Released 07/11/2007


* Support for audio streaming on iPhone.

* Support for video streaming on iPhone: m4v files and some mp4 and 3gp.

Install v2.00.0919
Released 06/22/2007


* Fixed playlists on PC and other devices.

Install v2.00.0918
Released 06/18/2007


* Fixed playlists for mobile devices.

Install v2.00.0917
Released 06/14/2007


* Internet TVs and Internet Radios updated.

* Fixed rebuffering in Real.

* Fixed playing and recording at the same time.

* Fixed some issues when streaming.

Install v2.00.0914
Released 06/06/2007


* Improved Flash quality.

* Internet Radios over Media Servers (XBOX 360 and PS3)

* Improved XBOX 360 and PS3 experience (faster response, better navigation...).

* Fixed PS3 browsing.

* Fixed streaming of DRM protected files.

Web v2.00.0238
Released 05/25/2007


* improved LAN streaming quality.

* browser history management (the back and next buttons are now working inside orb).

* new flash player design, optimized for game consoles.

* permalink enabled for webcams.

* Various Bug fixes.

Install v2.00.0903
Released 05/18/2007


* Support for the Xbox 360 Spring update.

* Fixed YouTube videos.

* Faster stream launch.

* Added "Disable webcams" option in Orb Tray icon.

* Fixed aspect ratio for video files with non-square pixels.

* Provide option to remove Orb icons from MCE.

* Fixed broken Live TV on Vista after PC reboot.

* Various Bug fixes.

Install v2.00.0885
Released 04/20/2007


* Support PSP audio streaming.
* File Browser: Streams start when double clicking audio or video files. Photo files open the slideshow. Other files are downloaded.

* File Browser: Fixes for network paths.

* File Browser: upload and pagination are now working. Fixed File Browser leak of temporary files in %temp%.

* Fixed Xbox360 media center extender running from Vista.

* Fixed picture cropped when streaming TV.

* Better video quality at high bitrate.

* Fixed Yahoo contacts badly retrieved + added a login verification when setting login information.

* Fixed "Take snapshot feature".

* Various fixes at startup, shutdown or when streaming.

Web v2.00.0208
Released 04/11/2007


* new Orb API : access for developers to over 50 methods to create custom applications, interfaces or widgets that can interact with Orb.

* TV program guide: reset option to update the guide with the latest data and "quick play" option to play undetected channels.

* new clearer design for the Add Channel panel

Install v2.00.0873
Released 04/02/2007


* Fixed audio streaming on XBox 360

* Improved video streaming quality on XBox 360

* Fixed intermittent request timeout when accessing media

* Fixed more crashes during shutdown

Web v2.00.0200
Released 03/29/2007


* Added a File Browser.

* Added the user Profile.

* Added Finnish (Jani Sukunimeton), German (Roland Scholz), Spanish (Marcos Sandoval) and Japanese translations.

* Fixed custom channels with wildcards on phone and IE7.

* Fix for speed detection.

* Added record option for web channels on phones.



Install v2.00.0867
Released 03/23/2007


* Fixes for issues at startup and shutdown.

* Fix for "PC not connected to Orb server" error

* Fixes for issues when extracting thumbnails.

* Fixes for Gmail contacts not retrieved.

Install v2.00.0864
Released 03/15/2007


* Fixes for streaming live TV tuners from UPNP devices (broken since 856).

* Fixes for unexpected Orb errors.

* Fixes for TV channels not displayed (French Version only).

Install v2.00.0860
Released 03/09/2007


* Fixes for screen cropped to half size when streaming live TV.

* Fixes for issues at startup and shutdown.

Web v2.00.0185
Released 03/06/2007


* Fixed Rss Feeds with embedded thumbnails (Flickr included).

* Fixed contact manager in Opera.

* Improved contact manager behavior.

* Added audio input configuration for non-MPEG2 tuners in Control Panel > TV/Webcams

* Fixed stock quotes

* International duration attributes.

* Fixed take snapshot from IP cams.

* Fixed webcam streaming in Flash Player.

* General layout and behavior fixes.

Install v2.00.0856
Released 03/02/2007


* Support for XBOX 360 via UPnP interface

* New Contact Manager feature

* Fixed recording of webcams

* Improved recording of internet channels

* TV Tuner/Webcam configuration enabled in Control Panel / TV / Devices

* Support for IP cams

* Fix for broken audio thumbnails

* New Crash Reporter to send error reports in case of crashes

Web v2.00.0177
Released 02/22/2007


* Nicer slideshow in Home Theater skin (Wii and PS3 included)

* Added Search in Home Theater skin (Wii and PS3 included)

* Support for browing using the remote in Media Center with Home Theater skin

* New Contact Manager: View and manage all your contacts' information

* Control Panel: New TV tuner/webcam configuration

* Control Panel: New Add/Remove Media Extensions that Orb will index.

* New Online Videos menu in Video application

* Added Sort By and View menus in media applications

* Added individual count per category in library panes

Install v2.00.0822
Released 02/08/2007


* Fixed streaming broken on some Windows Mobile Pocket PC

* Fixed crash on Windows Vista

* Fixed IR not working on Windows Vista

Install v2.00.0820
Released 01/19/2006


* Fix streaming skipping end of songs in Flash.

* Fix YouTube videos to stream without installing additional codecs.

* Fix for Pocket PC freezing at end of stream.

* Fixed streaming via Orb DMS module to D-Link and Buffalo settop boxes.

Web v2.00.0153
Released 01/18/2007


* Support for Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3

* New Home Theater user interface

* Simplified and improved user interface for sharing

* Share your music, photos, videos on myspace and other web sites, or send links via IM and email

* New public page for each Orb user to publish their channels

* Improved Open Application menu user interface

* Improved compatibility with Opera browser

* Added notification when a newer Orb version is available with link to update remotely

Install v2.00.0814
Released 01/05/2006


* Windows Vista support

* Improved performances, especially in the Library view

* Support for streaming to the Nintendo Wii

* Added Document folders option in Configuration

* Fix for the 10 minutes TV stream limit on mobiles

* Fixed broken thumbnails on some media

* Fix for some web radios that could not be recorded or scheduled

* Added support for Ip Cam streaming

* TV search will also search channels name

* support for "record only new episodes" option in Orb Passes

* OrbDMS: Added Internet TV favorites and fixed Webcam

* Fix for TV streaming not changing channels in Flash player

Web v2.00.0134
Released 12/21/2006


* Improved RSS feeds support

* Fixes for Online Videos

* Improved Library view performances

* Enforce only one session per login at the same time

* Added OrbSecure link in webcam tooltip

* Thumbnail will show when playing audio files in embedded Flash player

* Fixed wrong duration displayed for playlists in Winamp

* Fixed streaming in WMP on Vista

* Allow access to RSS feeds on mobile when home PC offline

* fixed 3GP SDP streaming on some mobile phones

* Added Stop Media Center option when it prevents streaming on mobiles

* Improved speed detection on mobiles