Release Notes for DS video

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where the application might crash unexpectedly when users try to log in.

Important Notes

1. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions 3.0.
2. AAC-encoded content can be decoded and natively played back by most end devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Server-side transcoding of AAC-encoded content has been a redundant and resource-consuming process that was removed starting from DSM 7.1.1.
   • Videos with non-AAC encoded audio tracks and those with more than two channels of AAC encoded audio can no longer be streamed via Chromecast.
   • Live streaming and recording of digital TV programs can no longer be done in AAC format.
   • Playback of videos with AAC encoded audio is no longer possible via browser, AirPlay, or Chromecast with the DS418, DS218, DS218play, DS216play, and DS118.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where video download cannot be resumed after being paused.
2. Fixed an issue where the file names of movies and TV series might not be displayed correctly in folder mode.
3. Fixed an issue where Chromecast devices might not be able to save the playback progress.
4. Minor bug fixes.

Compatibility & Installation

1. This update is only available on Android 6.0 and above.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where DS video might quit unexpectedly while browsing videos by folder.
2. Fixed an issue where DS video might quit unexpectedly after a scheduled DTV recording is deleted.
3. Fixed an issue where Chromecast could not resume from the previous playback.
4. Fixed an issue where DS video might quit unexpectedly after disconnecting from the remote player.
5. Minor bug fixes.

Important Note

1. This update has been recalled on July 15 to fix an issue where DS video might quit unexpectedly while browsing videos by folder.

• Fixed an issue where subtitles are unavailable when playing downloaded videos
• Fixed an issue on Android 8.0 where download task might be terminated after the application is sent to the background
• Enhanced display performance for videos in TV show library
• Minor bug fixes

1. Supports Thai user interface
2. Fix an issue where users might not be able to log in after changing the certificate

1. Enhanced the efficiency and stability of DS video

2. Fixed an issue where unexpected page redirects might happen after login

3. Added support for searching 4K resolution videos by the search filter

4. Minor bug fixes

1. Updated Synology's terms and conditions for EU data privacy compliance
2. Fixed an issue where streaming to Chromecast might fail

• Fixed an issue where a user might fail to seek within a video when it is streamed to Chromecast

• Removed the limit on the maximum number of loaded videos
• Fixed an issue where video posters might not be updated after refresh
• Fixed an issue where subtitles for videos streaming to Chromecast might not be changed.
• Minor bug fixes

• Fixed an issue with subtitle adjustment in videos streamed to UPnP devices
• Minor bug fixes

• Added parental control to restrict user access to certain videos with a 4-digit PIN (Video Station 2.2.0 or above required)
• DS video will now remember the settings of the previous playback, including subtitle source, audio track, and subtitle syncing options (Video Station 2.2.0 or above required)
• Home videos can now be browsed in timeline mode (Video Station 2.2.0 or above required)
• Added an option to show indicators for unwatched videos
• Minor bug fixes

• Fixed an issue where subtitle options might not display properly when streaming videos to Chromecast
• Fixed an issue where video playback might not work properly when streaming videos to Chromecast
• Minor bug fixes

• Optimized the app to reduce its power consumption
• Enhanced the app's stability
• Fixed an issue where the login may fail on Samsung devices
• Minor bug fixes

• Added a new feature to automatically search for subtitles online and download suitable ones when a user plays a video without subtitles
• Added support for adjusting the subtitle size on Chromecast
• Added an option to disable the subtitles
• Enhanced the performance of generating folder cover with contained video posters
• Minor bug fixes

• Fixes an issue where the episode listings in TV show might be abnormal
• Minor bug fixes

• New design of the user interface
• Added the following new features:
  • Offline transcoding
  • Rating edition
  • Mobile device can be remembered for exempting 2-step verification
• Added a tab of Offline Transcoding in the "Downloaded Videos" page to monitor the transcoding tasks
• Minor bug fixes

• ． Fixed an issue where streaming videos to Chromecast in AC3 audio codec might not work properly
• ． Added support to allow users to enable AC3 passthrough for Chromecast
• ． Minor bug fixes

• Enhanced playback compatibility on DS216play for 4K resolution and HEVC format
• Added a setting for users to disable transcoding
• Minor bug fixes

• Ratings and movie duration are now displayed in the movie info page
• Sorting options are availble under the "All" category
• Traditional Chinese is now displayed for Hong Kong users
• Fixed an issue where scrolling episode lists would crash
• Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

The following feature requires upgrading to Video Station 1.5-0745 or later:

• Videos can now be deleted directly from within DS video

• Fixed an issue where the app would crash when returning from the Chromecast player view
• Fixed an issue which prevented taking back control over a Chromecast
• Minor bug fixes

• The watched status is now automatically updated after having finished watching a video
• Improved support for Android 5.0
• Minor bug fixes

• Fixed an issue where episodes of TV shows would not be listed in custom libraries
• Minor bug fixes

• The app now remembers the viewing mode (posters/tiles)
• The watched status is now available in the TV shows library
• Improved usability when using the app with a remote control (Android TV...)
• Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

The following features require Video Station 1.4:

• Added filters to search more efficiently: watched status, file resolution, duration, container, file count
• Improved the transcoding of mkv files when streaming to a Chromecast
• Improved the selection of subtitles to allow to search online and select multiple subtitle files each time a video is played

• New style and improved usability
• DS video now remembers the position last time you used the app
• Shorter connection time when using QuickConnect
• Fixed an issue where subtitles couldn't be selected for streaming on a DLNA TV
• Fixed an issue where streaming would interrupt when changing the streaming quality to the Apple TV

The following features require Video Station 1.4 Beta:

• You can now view and edit the watched status of videos
• The search function now allows to combine filters to find videos more efficiently
• Search results can easily be saved into smart collections
• Improved the remote player: you can now re-attach and take back control over a player
• Subtitles can now be retrieved online when starting to play a movie (requires enabling in Video Station)
• Sharing your videos via links on social networks or email is now supported
• We've added a "Recently released" category for more convenience
• Minor bug fixes

• The login history is shared between Synology Mobile Apps for more convenience (hostnames and account names)
• Downloading to the external SD card is now possible on Android 4.4.x devices
• Notifications no longer lower the volume when using the remote player
• Fixed an issue where downloaded videos with non-roman charactersin the filename wouldn't play
• Unicode domain names (also known as IDN) are now supported
• Minor bug fixes

• Bug fixes for Chromecast

• It's now possible to stream to a Chromecast (requires a Video Station package update)
• Quality options are now available when streaming to an Apple TV
• The playback progress of offline videos is now remembered
• Improved the support form to contact us, added a "What's new" section
• The remote player can be controlled from the lock-screen
• Minor bug fixes

• Videos can now be downloaded for offline viewing (Video Station 1.3/DSM 5.0 required)
• Login with QuickConnect is now available (DSM 5.0 required)
• The current program is displayed alongside the channel in the Live TV channel list
• It's now possible to verify the certificate installed on the DiskStation for an even more secure connection
• Minor bug fixes

• The volume can now be controlled when streaming to a DLNA TV. This isn't possible with an Apple TV due to restrictions by Apple
• Files with DTS audio are no longer transcoded and can be played with the latest Video Station package installed on the DiskStation and VLC player installed on the Android device
• Minor bugs fixes

Known issues and limitations:

• No display of subtitles when streaming to a DLNA TV.
• When updating to DS video 1.3 from an older version, the login history will be deleted to avoid any security concerns.

• Recordings can now be created by specifying the start time and the duration
• Minor bugs fixes

• View user-defined libraries (requires Video Station 1.2 Beta)
• Minor bugs fixes

• Improved the loading speed of thumbnails (when displaying movie lists)
• Fixed an issue on Android 2.x devices, where the search function wouldn't work
• Improved the UI layout on the Amazon Kindle Fire
• Minor bugs fixes

Known issues and limitations:

• No display of subtitles when streaming to a DLNA TV.

• Minor bug fixes

• New app