PlayOn 3.5.10

Version 3.5.10.3247
Released 20 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed some PlayLater videos from incorrectly indicating recording errors.
Fixed an infrequent PlayOn crash from occurring on certain Windows installations.


Version 3.5.9.3241
Released 17 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed Netflix videos not being sized correctly.


Version 3.5.8.3239
Released 16 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed audio issues with older versions of Flash.
Fixed direct serve of mp4 files on PS3.
Improved folder selection dialogs for My Media and PlayLater.


Version 3.5.7.3233
Released 15 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed Pandora login not working.
Fixed Provider Login Browser not working properly for ESPN, ESNP3, HBO GO.


Version 3.5.6.3224
Released 11 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed no videos showing for Conan using TBS.
Fixed Adult Swim "All Comedy Shows" folder.


Version 3.5.5.3196
Released 7 May 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Improved logic for not showing control bars for Netflix.
Improved logic for maintaining HBO GO login state.
Fixed HBO GO cutting off portions of the video.
Fixed CNN and HBO GO not working on certain XP machines.
Fixed Pandora.
Added missing full episodes for Comedy Central.
Fixed YouTube playlists not working.
Fixed ESPN.com listing no videos for TV Shows.
Fixed BET not showing all available content.
Fixed Spike TV not showing full episodes.
Fixed Lua host issues for compressed content downloads.
Fixed PlayOn browser window for certain PC configurations.
My Media improvements:
Improved database synchronization during shutdown.
Fixed missing subtitles in certain cases.
Fixed subtitle language preference in PlayOn Settings.
Improved CPU optimizations during file scanning.
Increased speed and stability during media file scanning.
Fixed crash related to playlist files.


Version 3.5.4.3154
Released 23 April 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed MLB missing content and player controls being visible.
Fixed PlayLater recordings not being visible in PlayOn for some users.
Fixed My Media causing server crashes due to corrupted media files.
Fixed inconsistent and erroneous Netflix error messages.


Version 3.5.3.3136
Released 16 April 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Improved OWN channel loading speed.
Fixed discovery problems on some machines after reboot.


Version 3.5.2.3129
Released 11 April 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Added Hulu Recommended folder for users with Hulu logins.
Improved Netflix from sometimes showing control bar.
Fixed Netflix genre browsing for some accounts.
Fixed Netflix search results for PlayLater.
Fixed Netflix issues for Canada customers.
Fixed HBOGO video sizing issues on some Windows XP systems.
Fixed My Media not always correctly saving database on PlayOn shutdown.
Fixed numerous My Media issues that were crashing PlayOn server.
Added latest full episodes to SpikeTV.
Allowing users to select cable provider in PlayOn Settings for TBS.
Fixed MLB duplicating games when listing current season matches.
Fixed CPU test in PlayOn Settings.
Fixed early stop of videos for Great American Country.
Fixed broken logic for PlayLater storage path location affecting some users.
Fixed system tray notifications for users using Windows RDP sessions.
Plugin API now supporting HTML5 sites.


Version 3.5.1.3092
Released 3 April 2012

Fixes, Features and Changes
Fixed Netflix Canada not working.
Fixed Netflix player controls visible for some videos.
Fixed notifications not working and messaging excessively.
Fixed provider login test dialog not allowing new windows to open.
Fixed firewall rule duplicates and private location settings (prevented discovery of PlayOn).
Fixed tubeCore playback not working.
Fixed Windows 8 Consumer Preview 1722 installation error (must still install .NET 3.5 first).
Fixed My Media directserve not working for certain file types.
Fixed My Media monitoring floppy drives.
Fixed My Media track sorting.
Improved My Media options dialog.


Version 3.5.0.3074
Released 31 March 2012

Features and Changes
New channel: HBO GO
New channel: Disney
New channels: ABC, NBC, FOX
New channels: HGTV, DIY, FoodNetwork, Cooking Channel, Great American Country, Travel Channel
Fixed MLB
Fixed Vevo
Fixed Comedy Central listing no videos
Fixed issue with Pandora playing multiple streams
Fixed Netflix for subgenres and kids folders
Improved video thumbnail image caching
Built-in custom browser form for ISP/cable provider logins
Reduced overall size of installation and patch files
My Media no longer "beta"
Ability in PlayOn Settings to specify file extensions that should be served directly to devices, without transcoding
Option in PlayOn Settings to transcode as fast as possible (helps improve fast forwarding)
Better support for media on network shares (NAS, etc.)
Support for USB-attached devices
Better hierarchy and structure of media file folders and categories
Ability to include iTunes playlists, specified in PlayOn Settings
Added extraction of thumbnail images for local video media
Improved efficiency of overall metadata extraction from media files
Dynamic cover art for all media, if possible to acquire from online sources
Including embedded or external subtitles in transcoded output
Option in PlayOn Settings to indicate preferred subtitle language
Checking and respecting parental control metadata in local files
Samsung TVs: showing thumbnail images as well as ability to directly serve .srt subtitle files


Version 3.4.38.2949
Released 8 March 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed Amazon VOD playback.
Improved TV.com season and episode title descriptions.
Fixed certain playback issues for Fox Soccer 2Go.
Improved certain Netflix browsing scenarios.
Improved video thumbnail image caching logic.
Fixed PBS Kids.
Fixed BET.
Fixed ESPN.
Fixed MLB.


Version 3.4.37.2912
Released 24 February 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed CBS not showing up on root browse.
Fixed Amazon VOD browsing and playback problems.
Fixed Netflix Canada and Suggestions For You.
Fixed SyFy not working.
Fixed FoxSoccer2Go enable/disable not working.
Fixed videos failing to start or record.
Improved browsing speed on Roku and Mobile devices.


Version 3.4.35.2854
Released 8 February 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed various Netflix account issues, including Netflix Canada.
Fixed Crackle.
Fixed MTV.
Fixed Fox Soccer 2Go (formerly Fox Soccer).
Fixed ESPN3 live events availability.
Fixed show duration information for SpikeTV.
Fixed bandwidth test in PlayOn Settings.
Added Roku discovery system tray notifications.


Version 3.4.34.2783
Released 24 January 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed missing shows for CBS.
Added support for additional Netflix account formats.
Improved dynamic browsing for Hulu.
Improved media stream serving efficiency.
Fixed PlayLater browsing hang issues.
Fixed PlayLater recording completion errors.
Fixed Plugin API for custom option Forms.


Version 3.4.33.2735
Released 10 January 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed incompatibility with Netgear entertainment devices.


Version 3.4.32.2731
Released 8 January 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed FoxNews 'Latest News' content not working


Version 3.4.31.2725
Released 4 January 2012

Features and Changes
Fixed Hulu missing TV shows by name
Fixed Netflix control bar being visible for some users
Fixed YouTube videos not working if embedding was disallowed
Fixed CNN not working
Fixed FoxNews not working
Fixed OWN not working
Fixed ESPN3 not working on Roku devices
Fixed SpikeTV content ending early on Xbox
Fixed mobile app scrolling problems on iOS 5
Added support for additional Samsung devices
Added beta support for Android Ice Cream Sandwich


Version 3.4.30.2697
Released 22 December 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed MTV not working.


Version 3.4.29.2688
Released 19 December 2011

Features and Changes
Added support for PlayOn channel packager packaged plugins.
Fixed TV.com not working.
Improve support of CBS videos with lengthy ads.
Improved Roku playback with latest Roku firmware.
Reduced volume for non-mobile devices.
Added support to disable the What's New channel.


Version 3.4.28.2648
Released 30 November 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed missing PBS content.
Fixed CBS not working.
Increased default transcoding volume.


Version 3.4.27.2614
Released 10 November 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed Pandora not working
Fixed some Netflix Canada content not working


Version 3.4.26.2606
Released 9 November 2011

Features and Changes
Added Netflix Recommended folder
Added What's New channel
Fixed some Netflix episodic content not listing properly
Fixed FoxSoccer showing player controls
Fixed CartoonNetwork videos not starting properly
Misc support dialog improvements


Version 3.4.25.2571
Released 22 October 2011

Features and Changes
Temporarily rolled back My Media improvements, as some users were experiencing server issues
Crackle channel now able to play rated R movies


Version 3.4.24.2563
Released 19 October 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed some CBS show folders that were empty
Fixed some CBS shows having * suffix and irrelevant folders
Crackle channel image added to PlayLater
Fixed FoxSoccer replay folder
Initial improvements for My Media overhaul


Version 3.4.23.2550
Released 16 October 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed Pandora not working properly with IE8.
Fixed BET not working.


Version 3.4.22.2543
Released 10 October 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed Pandora.
Added Crackle channel.
Added support for iOS 5.


Version 3.4.21.2534
Released 6 October 2011

Features and Changes
Added support for Flash 11.
Fixed CBS showing player controls at low performance setting.
Fixed TV.com showing player controls.
Fixed Vevo video duplicates.


Version 3.4.20.2520
Released 30 September 2011

Features and Changes
Fixed Netflix Canada New Arrivals.
Fixed Netflix resume not working correctly.
Fixed CBS showing player controls.
Fixed TV.com.
Fixed Fox Soccer.
Fixed Vevo Artists list.
Fixed Vevo playback starting muted.


Version 3.4.19.2505
Released 21 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Netflix not working.
Fixed Fox Soccer not working.
Fixed TBS not working.
Fixed intermittent server startup issues.


Version 3.4.18.2488
Released 14 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Hulu Plus not working for some users.
Fixed Netflix not working for some users.
Fixed incompatibility with avast! antivirus.


Version 3.4.17.2477
Released 9 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed NFL Game Rewind not working
Fixed CNN not working
Fixed CBS: Young and the Restless not working


Version 3.4.16.2465
Released 8 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Vevo not listing all artists


Version 3.4.15.2463
Released 7 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Amazon Prime accounts failing login
Fixed CBS not working
Fixed Netflix.ca tv shows and login not working
Fixed ESPN not working
Fixed ESPN3 not working
Fixed certain channels and mobile devices not working for some content


Version 3.4.14.2443
Released 2 September 2011

Features and Changes

Added PlayLater support


Version 3.3.12.2443
Released 1 September 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed missing Amazon VOD content
Fixed Live New's Bloomberg channel not working
Fixed ESPN3 not working
Fixed Netflix Canada not working
Added support for Netflix Just For Kids genre


Version 3.3.11.2391
Released 15 August 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Amazon VOD content not working
Fixed CNN content not working
Fixed ESPN content not working
Fixed TBS content not working
Fixed TV.com content not working


Version 3.3.10.2364
Released 29 July 2011

Features and Changes

Added latest TBS Conan content
Added additional AdultSwim content
Fixed YouTube not working
Fixed PBSKids not working


Version 3.3.9.2315
Released 21 July 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Hulu Plus content and accounts not working
Fixed Netflix login not working, including Netflix.CA
Fixed ESPN3 videos not working
Included CBS Big Brother show support
Fixed [adultswim] not listing shows
Removed TBS listing duplicate content under the root folders
Fixed TV.com shows
Fixed Amazon Prime content
Fixed FoxNews not listing shows
Fixed Pandora
Fixed some CBS shows
Fixed some OWN shows
Fixed some SpikeTV shows
Fixed some ComedyCentral shows
PlayerBounds Lua shorthand/alias corrected


Version 3.3.8.2110
Released 17 June 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed missing Netflix content.
Fixed missing Comedy Central South Park content.
Fixed missing Vevo artists.
Fixed missing CNN content.
Improved non-alphanumeric folder sorting.
Added support for additional Sony devices.
Increased retries on connection failures.


Version 3.3.7.2015
Released 27 May 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Hulu not listing shows.
Fixed Netflix instant queue not being available.
Fixed Vevo not showing more than 100 artists.
Fixed ComedyCentral missing full episodes.
Fixed NatGeo content not working.
Fixed poor FPS on Windows Server and XP (w/o Fast User Switching) when locked or logged off.
Fixed bad plugins causing startup failures and discovery issues.
Fixed plugin/script crashes while using InternetRequest.
Fixed plugin/script titles, descriptions and url layouts in PlayOn Settings.
Fixed default plugin settings property grid control not working.
Fixed various intermittent scripting problems by updating to Lua 5.1.4.
Fixed broken Lua .NET shorthand import notation (ex: luanet.System.Windows.Forms.MessageBox.Show("Hello"); should work without having to do explicit loads and imports).
Fixed Flash/Silverlight required messages erroneiously showing on slow PCs.


Version 3.3.6.1922
Released 5 May 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed incorrect binding redirects that could break certain plugins.


Version 3.3.5.1919
Released 5 May 2011

Features and Changes

Added LiveNews and NatGeo channels.
Fixed poor FPS when computer is locked on some machines.
Fixed Pandora login not working and added support for private stations.
Fixed IE7 compatibility issues for some users.
Delayed v1 script loading until first browse of script root folder.
Added Plugin API Director enhancements.


Version 3.3.4.1869
Released 26 April 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed Netflix login failures.
Fixed Interactive Services popup when using PlayDirect plugins/scripts.
Fixed loss of window focus when transcoding starts on Windows XP/Server 2003.
Fixed AudioOnly MediaFormat (PlayDirect) not being honored.
Added pluginDebugMode registry setting for making browser visible for plugins/scripts.


Version 3.3.3.1858
Released 22 April 2011

Features and Changes
Support legacy Lua script routines for apiversion="2" scripts.
Make browser object and window accessible in new plugin api.
Add cookie routines to new plugin api.
Rename new plugin api mouse methods (breaks compatibility with 3.3.X plugins/scripts).


Version 3.3.2.1853
Released 21 April 2011

Features and Changes

Added support for the latest PS3 firmware
Load scripts completely in parallel like plugins.
Fixed plugin/script options not loading properly.
Fixed display of plugin/script links with &s in SettingsManager.
Fixed OWN/Syfy enable/disable not working.


Version 3.3.1.1842
Released 20 April 2011

Features and Changes

* Fix PlayDirect not working when used with Lua scripts.


Version 3.3.0.1837
Released 19 April 2011

Features and Changes

Added PlayDirect (New Plugin API)
Added Fox Soccer channel
Fixed CBS videos not working
Fixed MLB player drawing on the desktop
Fixed poor frame rate on Windows Server editions when locked
Fixed Netflix episodic content
Fixed Netflix low performance setting issues
Fixed OWN and Syfy not sorting properly
Various BET, CC, TV.com, MTV fixes and enhancements
Improved UPnP support


Version 3.2.10.1772
Released 7 April 2011

Features and Changes

Workaround Roku A/V Sync issues caused by latest firmware update
Fixed Vevo shows not working
Fixed TV.com shows not working
Fixed some Cartoon Network shows not working
Fixed MLB not working
Added parental control support to TV.com
Improved UPnP support


Version 3.2.8.1720
Released 31 March 2011

Features and Changes

Fixed MLB login failures
Fixed PBS Kids not working
Fixed ComedyCentral Colbert Report latest episode not working
Fixed BET shows not working
Fixed broken performance test on some machines.
Added SpikeTV TNA Impact show
Added support for TV.com TV-MA and R content
Improved AirPlay support
Improved Netflix video size for lower performance settings
Increase Pandora playback time
Enhanced Mobile Access UPnP support
Resolved IE7 compatibility issues


Version 3.2.7.1661
Released 16 March 2011

Features and Changes

* Added NCAA March Madness
* Amazon Prime enhancements
* Fixed SpikeTV framerate issue
* Enabled Apple AirPlay
* Added ability to install .lua/.luacomp/.plugin files with PlayOn Settings


Version 3.2.6.1642
Released 10 March 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix login failures for some users
* Fixed flash and silverlight warnings on very first run for new users
* Fixed server connections randomly not working after changing the mobile port while the server is running
* Updated links to the new website


Version 3.2.5.1633
Released 09 March 2011

Features and Changes

* Added support for Amazon Prime
* Fixed Hulu videos about to expire from not being playable
* Fixed Netflix New Arrivals
* Fixed SpikeTV missing videos
* Fixed Syfy missing videos
* Fixed Vevo missing videos
* Fixed MLB missing pre-season videos
* Fixed Cartoon Network shows Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Adventure Time and Star Wars: Clone Wars
* Improved Flash and Sliverlight tests at startup


Version 3.2.3.1594
Released 26 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Additional fixes for Netflix logins not working
* Fixed certain Cartoon Network videos not always playing


Version 3.2.2.1591
Released 24 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix login not working
* Fixed Comedy Central playback errors
* Fixed sorting issues with Syfy and OWN
* Fixed PlayOn Info channel missing folders
* Fixed potential login issues with various sites
* Improved Roku video message error handling


Version 3.2.1.1570
Released 18 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed Wii video playback stop navigating to black page
* Fixed missing CBS Evening News from Primetime Folder
* Fixed missing Netflix TV shows
* Added View button to go to plugin directory on SM Plugins tab
* Added support for Toshiba TVs


Version 3.2.0.1560
Released 16 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Added support for Android OS devices
* Added CBS Evening News shows to CBS Channel
* Fixed Channel Sorting issues


Version 3.1.27.1540
Released 10 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed CBS not working due to site changes
* Fixed drag/drop issue when sorting channels


Version 3.1.26.1532
Released 9 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu login issues
* Fixed some videos not working on Windows XP or 2003
* Fixed issues with certain plugins such as Best Russian TV


Version 3.1.25.1532
Released 8 February 2011

Features and Changes

* Added Oprah Winfrey Network Channel
* Added Syfy Channel
* Added Cartoon Network Channel
* Fixed Netflix Canada not working due to domain change
* Fixed Fox News videos not playing
* Fixed missing Hulu videos
* Fixed Test Login not working for Plugins and Partners
* Fixed SpikeTV and My Media not sorting properly
* Fixed Sony devices stopping playback after 1 hour


Version 3.1.24.1504
Released 29 January 2011

Features and Changes

* Added [adult swim] channel
* Added Quick Start guide
* Added ability to sort channels
* Added Xbox 360 sorting prefix (enable in PlayOn Info channel)
* Added support for Sony Bravia TVs
* Added ability to stream My Media, Pandroa and YouTube to iPhone and Roku for Basic and Partner Licensed users
* Added ability to stream partner edition content to iPhone and Roku
* Moved The Ultimate Fighter under Spike TV
* Fixed duplicate CBS video items and folders
* Fixed disappearing Fox News items
* Fixed Netflix queue retrieval issues
* Fixed Flash version required issues
* Fixed missing root items when certain plugins are loaded
* Improved iPhone and Roku serving
* Improved overall server stability


Version 3.1.23.1503
Released 28 January 2011

Features and Changes

* Added [adult swim] channel
* Added Quick Start guide
* Added ability to sort channels
* Added Xbox 360 sorting prefix (enable in PlayOn Info channel)
* Added support for Sony Bravia TVs
* Added ability to stream My Media, Pandroa and YouTube to iPhone and Roku for Basic and Partner Licensed users
* Added ability to stream partner edition content to iPhone and Roku
* Moved The Ultimate Fighter under Spike TV
* Fixed duplicate CBS video items and folders
* Fixed disappearing Fox News items
* Fixed Netflix queue retrieval issues
* Fixed Flash version required issues
* Improved iPhone and Roku serving
* Improved overall server stability


Version 3.0.38.3
Released 11 January 2011

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix Instant Queue not working
* Fixed FoxNews not working


Version 3.0.38.1
Released 23 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed more missing Comedy Central clips.


Version 3.0.37.1383
Released 10 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed missing Comedy Central clips.


Version 3.0.36.1381
Released 07 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed additional Netflix videos from stopping early.
* Added lower resolution ESPN3 feeds for low-end PCs.


Version 3.0.35.1379
Released 07 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Improved default YouTube video quality, including removal of control bar.


Version 3.0.34.1372
Released 03 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed some Netflix videos from stopping after only a few minutes.
* Improved startup time for Netflix videos.
* Fixed issues with some YouTube videos unable to play.


Version 3.0.33.1369
Released 02 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Improved startup performance for most videos.
* General stability improvements for most channels.
* Fixed Netflix New Arrivals and Genres for some accounts.
* Fixed MTV "Jersey Shore" videos.
* Fixed control bar appearance for PBS videos.
* Minor Hulu browsing improvements.
* Allowing Pandora login reattempts without PlayOn restart.


Version 3.0.32.1363
Released 01 December 2010

Features and Changes

* Improved startup performance for most videos.
* General stability improvements for most channels.
* Fixed Netflix New Arrivals and Genres for some accounts.
* Fixed MTV "Jersey Shore" videos.
* Fixed control bar appearance for PBS videos.
* Minor Hulu browsing improvements.
* Allowing Pandora login reattempts without PlayOn restart.


Version 3.0.31.1336
Released 15 November 2010

Features and Changes

* Major core improvements to video startup logic.
* Fixed Pandora login issues.
* Fixed Roku crashing issue when attempting to play videos through PlayOn.
* Improved video playback for Nick.com.
* Added Conan O'Brien to TBS.
* Fixed Netflix browsing for certain movies missing durations.
* Made live events for NHL refresh much more often on day of game.
* Fixed mobile access issue for certain routers.


Version 3.0.30.1306
Released 05 November 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed YouTube playback issues.
* Minor efficiency improvements to Netflix browsing.


Version 3.0.29.1301
Released 03 November 2010

Features and Changes

* Minor improvements to transcoding engine.
* Improved patcher version detection logic.


Version 3.0.28.1295
Released 29 October 2010

Features and Changes

* ESPN3 logins for ISPs that support/require it through Options button for ESPN3 channel in PlayOn Settings. (Note this is beta.)
* GoogleTV beta support.
* Fixed certain Wii videos from ending too early.
* Netflix.ca Genre fix.
* Fixes to Flash detection issues.
* CBS browsing improvements.
* A/V sync and advertisement handling improvements.
* NFL Game Rewind video clipping improvements.


Version 3.0.27.1285
Released 24 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Additional Nick.com improvements.
* Fixed playback errors for some users with Windows XP.


Version 3.0.26.1283
Released 24 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Additional Nick.com improvements.
* Fixed playback errors for some users with Windows XP.


Version 3.0.25.1282
Released 22 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Added NFL Game Rewind (beta) channel.
* Fixed NHL blackout issues.
* Fixed Netflix browsing issues with TV shows.
* Fixed Comedy Central browsing issues.
* Fixed Nick.com issues.
* Improved mobile browsing.


Version 3.0.24.1259
Released 14 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu playback issues for certain Flash versions.
* Fixed Comedy Central logic for finding most recent episodes.
* Fixed Amazon VOD login issues affecting some users.
* Improved blackout checks for NHL.


Version 3.0.23.1255
Released 13 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Added Nick, TBS, and BET channels.
* Added initial beta version of Netflix Canada.
* Added MLB post-season.
* Fixed playback issues for latest NHL games.
* Fixed Pandora login.
* General improvements for mobile device pages.
* Increased size of channel images.


Version 3.0.22.1228
Released 02 October 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed South Park playback issue.


Version 3.0.21.1222
Released 31 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed incorrect text in PlayOn Settings.


Version 3.0.20.1221
Released 30 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed 3G access not working with PlayOn Mobile from Apple's App Store.
* Fixed out of date error message in Mobile Browser showing up incorrectly.


Version 3.0.19.1216
Released 29 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Comedy Central's South Park videos not starting playback again.


Version 3.0.18.1213
Released 28 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Comedy Central's South Park videos not starting playback.
* Fixed YouTube videos not starting playback.
* Fixed iPad poster images not showing for all channels.
* Fixed mobile out of date errors with ESPN3 and other channels.
* Fixed CPU test not returning accurate results.


Version 3.0.17.1203
Released 27 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu videos not starting playback.
* Fixed Hulu videos ending playback early on Xbox 360 sometimes.
* Fixed CBS display of certain characters in media titles.
* Fixed mobile videos loading forever on iOS < 3.2.
* Fixed mobile access not discovering PlayOn over 3G for some users.
* Fixed scripts/plugins with special characters breaking mobile browsing.
* Removed highlighting of media items while scrolling in mobile browser.


Version 3.0.16.1183
Released 22 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu videos not starting playback for some users.
* Added channel images to mobile browser main page.


Version 3.0.15.1175
Released 16 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed ComedyCentral shows stopping playback after some advertisements.
* Fixed ComedyCentral clips not starting playback.
* Fixed YouTube videos not starting playback.
* Fixed issue preventing viewing of My Media images on mobile devices.
* Fixed iPad only being able to play one video per run of web app.
* Improved iPad browsing experience and image quality when on LAN.
* Improved automatic port forwarding error reporting.


Version 3.0.14.1155
Released 10 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Added iPad support.
* Added PBS Kids channel.
* Added new fall shows to CBS.
* Fixed missing items in Amazon VOD library for some users.


Version 3.0.13.1137
Released 6 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed some Amazon VOD TV shows stopping playback early.
* Fixed Comedy Central not always starting playback.
* Added support for Hulu Plus.


Version 3.0.12.1132
Released 3 September 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Amazon VOD not working.
* Fixed 100% CPU usage when discovering UPnP devices that return invalid xml.
* Fixed Hulu black bars on some players when performance is Auto/Max.
* Fixed incompatibility with some scripts/plugins causing mobile browsing to stop working.


Version 3.0.11.1120
Released 28 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Improved transcoder CPU usage.
* Fixed incompatibility with K9 Web Protection.


Version 3.0.10.1118
Released 28 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed missing audio from iPhone videos.
* Fixed missing Netflix TV shows and Documentaries.
* Fixed bandwidth tester.
* Fixed MTV Jersey Shore.
* Fixed My Media issue where some files would stop playback after 10 minutes.
* Fixed firewall duplicates on Windows 7.
* Fixed transcoding of certain flvs and mp4s.
* Fixed Daily Show and Colbert Report not starting playback on some systems.


Version 3.0.8.1093
Released 19 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Extended trial period for this month!


Version 3.0.7.1091
Released 19 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed performance test always showing Low.
* Fixed unusually high CPU usage and memory leaks with some routers.
* Improved Mobile Access Automatic mode to support more routers.


Version 3.0.6.1075
Released 16 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed MTV playback issues.


Version 3.0.5.1067
Released 12 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix failing to play more than 8s on some PCs.
* Fixed Hulu missing some shows.
* Fixed video error message serving for mobile devices.
* Fixed memory leak when UPnP is enabled with router's not following UPnP spec.
* Changed UPnP router discovery to support more devices.


Version 3.0.4.1055
Released 9 August 2010

Features and Changes

* Added Fox News channel.
* Fixed Netflix failing to play more than 8s.
* Fixed Hulu low framerate for 4:3 videos.
* Fixed Vevo titles that were missing from browse listings.
* Fixed CBS stopping playback after certain advertisements.
* Fixed mobile browsing issues with certain characters in titles.
* Fixed blank titles for My Media items in mobile browser.
* Fixed auto play of first and second videos in mobile browser.
* Fixed play button location in mobile browser when no thumbnail present.
* Fixed thumbnail aspect ratios in mobile browser.
* Fixed PlayOn Settings hanging on load with some routers.
* Fixed UPnP and link exceptions in PlayOn Settings.
* Fixed incorrect LAN IP being shown in Mobile Access diagnostics.
* Completely disable use of UPnP when not using Mobile Access Automatic mode.


Version 3.0.3.999
Released 31 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed discovery issues with additional less popular DLNA devices.


Version 3.0.2.990
Released 29 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed discovery issues with some DLNA devices.
* Improved default mobile stream quality when streaming over the internet.


Version 3.0.1.980
Released 29 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Includes BETA support for iPhone and iPod touch mobile devices.
* Fixed ESPN3 distortion on some videos and devices.
* Fixed Comedy Central and Vevo distortion issues on some videos and devices.
* Fixed Netflix Browsing by genres.


Version 3.0.0.978
Released 29 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Includes BETA support for iPhone and iPod touch mobile devices.
* Fixed ESPN3 distortion on some videos and devices.
* Fixed Comedy Central and Vevo distortion issues on some videos and devices.
* Fixed Netflix Browsing by genres.


Version 2.59.3848
Released 16 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Properly fixed PlayOn Basic users from being locked out of non-Premium content.
* Fixed additional playback issues for CBS.com videos.
* Fixed Hulu login issues affecting some users.


Version 2.59.3846
Released 14 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed playback issues for many CBS.com videos.
* Added beta support for Hulu video resume logic. When logged into Hulu account, a "Playback Options" folder under Hulu in PlayOn allows toggling between restarting videos vs. attempting to resume where last left off.
* Minor improvements to The Ultimate Fighter channel.


Version 2.59.3834
Released 01 July 2010

Features and Changes

* Added Vevo (Premium Preview) in beta.
* Added SpikeTV (Premium Preview) in beta.
* Added The Ultimate Fighter (Premium Preview) in beta.
* Hulu quality improved slightly on PCs with Max video quality setting.
* Fixed Hulu queue for some PCs.
* Fixed certain Netflix movies from stopping after only a few seconds.
* Fixed ESPN.com playback failure.
* Fixed intermittent startup problems causing 100% CPU usage.
* Fixed installer launching PlayOn Settings twice on some machines.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* PBS may not work if your PC has an associated Zune player.


Version 2.59.3818
Released 15 June 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed MLB playback errors.
* Fixed Hulu mature content playback blockages.
* Fixed issues with MTV video playback.
* ESPN3 sorting by reverse date.
* Fixed core UPnP logic to prioritize IPv4 addresses.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* PBS may not work if your PC has an associated Zune player.


Version 2.59.3814
Released 11 June 2010

Features and Changes

* Added ESPN3.com (Beta Premium Preview). Includes support for FIFA World Cup 2010.
* Added TV.com (Beta Premium Preview).
* Added PBS.org (Beta Premium Preview).
* Added MTV.com (Beta Premium Preview).
* Fixed gray bar issue with Hulu on certain PCs.
* Fixed Comedy Central playback for PCs without latest IE updates.
* Fixed Lua script support installation issue with patch installer.
* Enabled visual style support for PlayOn Settings.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3790
Released 18 May 2010

Features and Changes

* Added full Comedy Central (Premium Preview), including South Park.
* Fixed Hulu video size for PCs with Low performance setting.
* Fixed Hulu playback failure issue, related to recent Hulu player changes.
* Fixed Pandora login.
* Fixed Netflix genre browsing issue.
* Fixed MLB playback failure.
* Fixed green bar that showed up on certain videos.
* Changed 14 day trial period logic to be based on first use of product instead of installation.
* Added PlayOn Premium license messaging in PlayOn Settings.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3776
Released 04 May 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed CBS and Amazon VOD video listing issue affecting some users.
* Improved built-in LUA script support.
* Added support for LUA Script Manager (available from www.playonscripts.com).
* Fixed permissions issue affecting LocalFiles plugin (available from www.playonlabs.net).
* Fixed image art in PlayOn Settings for plugins/scripts with no image defined.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3772
Released 30 April 2010

Features and Changes

* Added beta version of NHL.
* Fixed Pandora login issues.
* Expanded Hulu browsing categories.
* All plugins now run in "walled garden" to prevent problems with main PlayOn server stability.
* Direct LUA script support for PlayOn Plugins, integrated in cooperation and conjunction with playonscripts.com. The standalone LUA Scripts Plugin is no longer required, nor supported. Scripts can now include images and settings, just as other .NET plugins.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3761
Released 18 April 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed MLB browsing error.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3760
Released 17 April 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix videos from stopping after a few seconds.
* Fixed "Hulu freeze" issue that affected people with specific sound card devices.
* Supporting YouTube videos with advertisements.
* Added "Current Season" view for MLB.
* Minor cosmetic fixes in PlayOn Settings.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3744
Released 02 April 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Comedy Central "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" episodes (clips not yet supported).

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3736
Released 25 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Wii video distortion issue.
* Fixed specific login issues for Pandora.
* Improved logic for Pandora accounts with privacy setting enabled.
* Fixed MLB login for foreign language PCs.
* Fixed NCAA March Madness video viewport at higher performance settings.
* Fixed sorting of CBS Evening News.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3730
Released 18 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed NCAA March Madness higher resolution feeds.
* Fixed browsing issue for NCAA March Madness.
* Fixed CNN Money videos.
* Improved Comedy Central performance for low and mid-range PCs.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3729
Released 18 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed NCAA March Madness higher resolution feeds.
* Fixed CNN Money videos.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3728
Released 17 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Added Comedy Central (Beta), initially supporting only The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Currently requires higher end PC for viewing.
* Added Pandora (Beta) support.
* Added NCAA March Madness Live Streaming.
* Fixed MLB.tv issue for Wii.
* Added missing CBS shows.
* Fixed certain CNN videos that were unable to play, and improved overall CNN video quality.
* Fixed bug in social networking for Twitter and MySpace posts.
* Wished everyone a Happy Saint Patrick's Day.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3726
Released 14 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed playback errors for MLB.tv.
* Fixed Hulu user queue listings that were missing episode titles.
* "My Media" local media sharing (still in beta) is now FREE even after PlayOn trial expiration.
* Added VLC Media Player requirement for "My Media", as foundation for future improvements to avoid unnecessary transcoding to specific devices.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3724
Released 12 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix browsing errors for New Arrivals.
* Added initial beta version of MLB.tv.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3720
Released 08 March 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix episode listing error.
* Improved logic for browsing CBS episodes.
* Further optimizations for CPU usage efficiency (mainly affects Hulu).
* Added additional programming for ESPN.

Known Issues

* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3698
Released 15 February 2010

Features and Changes

* Improved startup time for Hulu videos.
* Changed default sort order of services (not applicable to Xbox 360).

Known Issues

* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3696
Released 13 February 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu issues for WHS/Windows Server 2003 machines.
* Fixed Netflix slow framerate issue for certain machines.
* Additional audio file extensions added for My Media local media sharing.

Known Issues

* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3686
Released 03 February 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed .NET 3.5 dependency error (SP1 no longer required).
* Fixed issue with error message handling in PlayOn Settings.

Known Issues

* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3684
Released 01 February 2010

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu playback issues on machines with incomplete Office 2000 installations.
* Fixed Hulu sorting of certain show names.
* Fixed rare race condition issue where Hulu playback never started.
* Improved RDP state detection and error messaging.

Known Issues

* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3679
Released 26 January 2010
Features and Changes

•Improved Hulu playback issues for many reported issues.
•Fixed issues related to Hulu queue.
•Improved Hulu folder browsing, including shows that were missing.
•Fixed issue related to genres in Netflix.
•Improved error detection messaging in PlayOn Settings.
•Improved plugin error detection and reporting.
•Improved core browser stability.
•Fixed issue related to DirecTV device causing issues with other DLNA clients' interaction with PlayOn.
•Added unofficial support for LG BD390.
•Added social networking function (in beta) in PlayOn Settings, to allow users to automatically update their Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace accounts with what they're watching through PlayOn (added per user feature request).
Known Issues
•Active RDP sessions with audio enabled will not allow video playback in PlayOn.
•Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Sound properties panel.
•My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
•iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
•Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
•TVs with overscan may crop video borders.
•Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
•YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
•YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3664
Released 12 January 2010

Features and Changes

* Closed captioning supported for Hulu (requires an account at Hulu with closed captioning enabled, and the login information entered in PlayOn Settings).
* Fixed issue with Hulu videos not working.
* Improved Hulu Queue logic.
* Improved Hulu browsing and categorization logic.
* Improved on-screen messaging for Flash installation errors.
* Fixed issue with certain Netflix documentary videos.
* Fixed issue with Netflix video playback on PCs with high DPI video settings.
* Improved notification logic for plugins that cause PlayOn to crash.
* Modified channel overview system in PlayOn Settings to accommodate future core channel additions.
* Added ability to enable/disable core channels through PlayOn Settings.

Known Issues

* PCs with active RDP sessions may experience audio playback issues through PlayOn.
* Some PCs may erroneously designate the PlayOn virtual audio driver as primary, requiring the user to manually reset which audio device should be the default through the PC Device Manager.
* Low-end PCs may require manually setting video performance to "Low" to properly support Hulu and Netflix.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.
* YouTube videos with advertisements not currently supported.


Version 2.59.3614
Released 23 November 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix sizing and control bar visualization.
* Decreased frequency of Hulu videos stopping mid-stream.
* Fixed browsing of Hulu TV episodes.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3608
Released 16 November 2009

Features and Changes

* Reset trial period to fresh 14 days for all new installations.
* Improvements to Netflix timeout logic.
* Improvements to back-end support handling system.
* Removed virtual audio driver installation for Windows 7.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3597
Released 06 November 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Hulu A/V sync issues.
* Fixed Hulu queue issues.
* Extended default web browsing timeouts.
* Fixed My Media local file sharing A/V sync for certain media file types and codecs.
* Added feature to drag-and-drop .plugin files to Plugin tab in PlayOn Settings to auto-install plugins (still requires server restart).

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3584
Released 24 October 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix genre browsing errors.
* Fixed Hulu double folder issue for Channels.
* Properly notifying of plugins that require updating in PlayOn Settings.
* Increased allowed load time for slowly loading plugins.

Known Issues

* Some users may experience A/V sync issues for Hulu.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3577
Released 17 October 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix aspect ratio issue.

Known Issues

* Some users may experience A/V sync issues for Hulu.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3576
Released 16 October 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed major A/V sync issues for Netflix and Amazon VOD.
* Fixed missing audio issues for Netflix.
* Fixed Netflix cropping issues for Vista users with non-standard DPI settings.
* Fixed double listing of certain Hulu episodes.
* Fixed Amazon VOD service outage.

Known Issues

* Some users may experience A/V sync issues for Hulu.
* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3561
Released 01 October 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed major A/V sync issues for Netflix and Amazon VOD (future releases will include additional improvements).

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Wii interface not optimized for SDTV's (4:3).
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.


Version 2.59.3559

Released 28 September 2009
Version 2.59.3546

Released 15 September 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed general Netflix service outage.
* Fixed Hulu queue issue and service outage for certain accounts.
* Changed Wii skip forward/back to 30 seconds instead of 15.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Netflix & Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync and jitter can be problematic.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3540

Released 10 September 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed issue with Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) that could cause videos to stop playing after a few minutes.
* Improved Wii playback logic for long videos.
* Now properly blocking sleep/hibernate for PCs running on AC power while PlayOn is processing videos.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync can be problematic.
* Netflix video sessions not properly closed in all cases, which may block PC browser access for up to 2 hours after starting a Netflix movie through PlayOn.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3535

Released 04 September 2009

Features and Changes

* Upgraded Wii functionality to accommodate latest Opera "Internet Channel" on the Wii.
* Added seek back/forward controls to Wii interface.
* Improved Wii detection logic for PC's with multiple active network interfaces.
* Fixed Amazon VOD playback issues.
* Fixed Netflix and CBS video widescreen distortion.
* Fixed generic and Instant Queue video browsing that affected certain Netflix accounts.
* Increased episode count cap for various services.
* Fixed default browser launch for system tray notifications.
* Fixed issue where My Media sharing may show 0 records.
* Fixed issue where plugins may not show at PlayOn start.
* Modified plugin loading to skip plugins that execute time-consuming operations at load.
* Renamed "PlayOn Channel" to "PlayOn Info" to avoid confusion with "My Media".
* Modified installer to allow installation on domain PC's that have local administrative rights but not network domain administrative rights.

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync can be problematic.
* Netflix video sessions not properly closed in all cases, which may block PC browser access for up to 2 hours after starting a Netflix movie through PlayOn.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3525

Released 26 August 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed ESPN listings.
* Renamed "Shared Media" to "My Media".

Known Issues

* My Media (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync can be problematic.
* Netflix video sessions not properly closed in all cases, which may block PC browser access for up to 2 hours after starting a Netflix movie through PlayOn.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3518

Released 18 August 2009

Features and Changes

* Including Wii Beta functionality (visit "playon.tv" from Wii Internet Channel).
* Added full access to entire Netflix video library (Instant Queue still supported as well).
* Removed Clips from CBS Late Night and added Popular and Recent in its place.
* Fixed issue where some machines showed Netflix player on PC.
* Local media sharing (beta) improved where on certain machines no files shown.
* Amazon Video on Demand (beta) improved to message requirement to install Flash Player in IE, when necessary.
* Plugins loaded in background so that main DLNA process is not blocked at startup.
* Bandwidth test results should be more consistent for all users.
* Fixed issue with D-Link DSM-750 where no videos could be played.

Known Issues

* Local Media Sharing (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync can be problematic.
* Netflix video sessions not properly closed in all cases, which may block PC browser access for up to 2 hours after starting a Netflix movie through PlayOn.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3512

Released 12 August 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix and YouTube playback issue affecting minority of installations.
* Now unofficially supported on Sony BRAVIA (DLNA compatible) TV's.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) reinstated for most (not all) PC configurations.
* Fixed issue that caused stutter/freezing for some installations for PodCasts Plugin (www.playonplugins.com).
* Fixed ESPN category listings.
* Fixed CBS Late Night listings.
* Mapped drives that correlate to network shares are converted to UNC paths ("{PC}{path}") for Media Sharing (Beta).
* Fixed screen DPI issue for Plugins tab in PlayOn Settings, where Options button and Enable checkbox were not visible.
* Improved error handling during media processing.

Known Issues

* Local Media Sharing (Beta) currently supports limited audio and video codecs.
* iTunes M4A music files won't play correctly to Xbox 360.
* Amazon Video on Demand (Beta) A/V sync can be problematic.
* Netflix video sessions not properly closed in all cases, which may block PC browser access for up to 2 hours after starting a Netflix movie through PlayOn.
* Videos are missing in the total counts for CBS (100 maximum).
* YouTube subscriptions and playlists are limited to 50 videos.

Version 2.59.3497

Released 29 July 2009

Features and Changes

* Fixed Netflix Silverlight playback error messaging issue.
* Fixed Desktop lockout issue.

Version 2.59.3496

Released 28 July 2009

Features and Changes

* Reset trial period to fresh 14 days for all new installations.
* Added splash screen to PlayOn Settings.
* Added local file scanning progress bar to PlayOn Settings.
* Improvements to local file sharing (though still lots of known issues).
* Fixed double folder issue.
* Fixed quality settings bug for low quality streams.
* Fixed bug in plugin logic where disabled plugins could block enabled plugins fr