Release Notes for the NEXT Hub (Firmware date May 8, 2026)

Release Notes for the NEXT Hub (Firmware date May 8, 2026)

Here is a detailed list of the changes, improvements, and bugs that have been affected by the firmware release for the NEXT Hub. This firmware has a timestamp of May 8, 2026.

(This firmware launched from our OTA server on May 29, between 23:01-23:59 EST)

Major Developments

  • Update to Android 15.

  • Improved many functions within the User Interface or User Experience. Including but not limited to:

  • Improved many functions within Connect

    • Enable Connect through Command Profiles

    • Connect improvements: SSO optimizations, user profile syncing, and FOBio performance. The Connect Classlink SSO has been optimized.

    • A Connect Microsoft SSO issue has been fixed.

    • A Connect Classlink SSO Issue has been fixed.

    • Added the Connect Offline login functionality. Here is a video demonstration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ATf3fvJ5lgwRvOz75FmvdpDU-z0on0Ck/view?usp=sharing

  • External cameras (over USB) can be viewed in a video conference application.



Other Cool Improvements

The following items represent the efforts of our Support and Product teams working together to improve the product, adding security and stability throughout.

  • Optimized use of the Whiteboard app when a keyboard is connected over USB to the panel.

  • Fixed an issue so the Device MAC does not default to “Randomized Mac.”

  • Fixed an issue with the automatic configuration of HDMI Out. see notes

  • Fixed an issue so the 3-in-1 Mic no longer removes or distorts audio from the panel speakers.

  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and required security patch updates.