Release Notes

Software version:

2.44

Release date:

Jun 20, 2023

Features:

High resolution thumbnails

The thumbnails in the people view layout and while receiving content share are now of higher resolution (180p)

Camera capture option in preferences

If a user is facing an issue with their HD camera, they can turn off HD camera capture with an option in the preferences.

Minimum supported version for MacOS app is now 10.15

The users who are on MacOS versions less than 10.15 need to update their OS to get the latest BlueJeans app version.

Software release version: V2.38
Software firmware version: NA
Supported hardware: 

• Supported  SIP/H.323 endpoints, 
• Listener Service Update needed

Release date:  Jul 3, 2023

New features

Bulk Upload Support for Relay Contact List
Users can now Upload Multiple Contacts to Relay Contact List using Bulk Upload Feature. This functionality also supports download/upload/updation of contact lists using a bulk CSV file. More details here
 
BlueJeans Cisco Macro Updates

• Manual Dial - BlueJeans Relay now supports new macro format which supports manual dial of Bluejeans/Microsoft meetings
• BlueJeans Chat hide/show - BlueJeans Relay now supports Cisco Macro to support the hide/show of the Chat Panel for BlueJeans meetings in SIP/H.323 mode .

More details here

Support for Webex Teams Invites:
BlueJeans Relay now supports, parsing of Teams  invite for WebEx CVI and display of OneTouchJoin, thus enabling Bluejeans Relay users join WEBEX TEAMS meeting using one touch

Support for Guest Join for Teams Invites:
BlueJeans Relay now supports, parsing of Teams  invite for Teams Guest Join support, this support will enable BlueJeans Native Rooms users (Poly/Yealink) to join Teams Meeting using one touch join.

Other fixes 

• Fixed authentication code not being sent automatically from Relay Admin UI during Windows Listener Service installation, forcing a clipboard fallback. 
• Fixed issue when detecting system HTTP proxy during Listener Service installation on Windows. 
• When deleting a Dial Style, any Endpoint which was using it will have its Dial Styles reverted to the default Annex O Dial Style.

For prerequisite and related details, please refer to:

• Android Client SDK GitHub repo

• Getting Started guide

Web Embed SDK

Version:  2.2.0

Release date:  June 2023

New features

Passing External Identifier with participant info when joining meeting

Upon joining the BlueJeans meeting via the Web Embed SDK, the participants who join the meeting are considered guest users, as they are not required to have a BlueJeans account or be logged in. This means integrators can only have their name to identify them in BlueJeans systems, which may not be unique enough to identify individuals who want to associate specific meeting participants with users in their own systems.

To address this issue, the Web Embed SDK introduces the "external ID" feature. This feature allows developers to pass a unique ID (aka. external ID) of up to 1024 characters associated with each user in their systems while joining the BlueJeans meeting via Web Embed SDK. This external ID can be accessed through the use of Command Center APIs. Refer to the following technical article for more details.

Software version:

v2.43 

Release date: 

May 8, 2023

Features: 

Polling enhancement

Brief Description: Polls can now be created in meetings by anyone who joins with a moderator passcode..

Content+audio sharing quality improvements on MacOS

Brief Description: Audio sharing quality improvements on MacOS app. New audio driver is now packaged with 2.43 release.

Meeting join time improvements

Brief Description: Users will face lesser join times for meetings behind certain network proxies and VPN.

Download type - Desktop App Linux

Software release version: 2.33

Release date: 03/17 

Browser

Software release version: 65

Release date: 04/10

New features

Polling enhancement

Polls can now be created in meetings by anyone who joins with a moderator passcode..

Software release version: 66

Release date: 06/16

New features

Picture-in-Picture

When a user shares the screen, they will be put to PiP mode. The PiP (floating widget) contains Mic and Camera icons for faster mute/unmute actions when needed. Users can disable it from the settings.

Pin to Chat

Moderators can pin a chat message so that it’s always visible to all.

File Sharing

Users can now share files in Meetings chat.

Download type - Mobile iOS

Software release version: 56

Release date: 06/16

New features

CarPlay Support

Users can now connect their phone to Apple CarPlay to view upcoming meetings and join them with one click.

Download type - Android

Software release version: 2.7

Release date: 04/15

New features

Polling enhancement

Polls can now be created in meetings by anyone who joins with a moderator passcode.

Software release version: UPEX 1.0

Release date: 4/19

New Events Recording: 

Users will now have access to an enhanced UI and improved functionalities on the Evevt Recordings. The enhancements include:

• Change Playback Speed (0.75x, 1.5x, 2x)

• Transcription Support

• Upgraded UI                 

• Keyboard Shortcuts

• Fwd/Bwd Controls

• Quick Share Option- Add Presenters, Add Attendees

Studio Events

Software release version: Studio 1.4.3

Release date: 5/19

• Studio Presenter Dashboard Enhancement: Presenters will now see a larger video section on their dashboard.

BlueJeans Rooms as a Service ft. Yealink

New features

BlueJeans Rooms as a Service ft. Yealink A20

The Yealink MeetingBar A20 with CTP18 Room Controller is a managed out-of-box BlueJeans experience: calendar integration; one touch join; and easy screen share options. Rooms as a Service (RaaS) is a monthly subscription service that allows the customer to pay one monthly fee for the hardware, software, warranty, and support.

Additional information can be found here.

BlueJeans Rooms as a Service ft. Yealink A30

The Yealink MeetingBar A30 with CTP18 Room Controller is a managed out-of-box BlueJeans experience: calendar integration; one touch join; and easy screen share options. Rooms as a Service (RaaS) is a monthly subscription service that allows the customer to pay one monthly fee for the hardware, software, warranty, and support.

Additional information can be found here.

BlueJeans Rooms as a Service ft. Yealink VCM34 Microphone

The BlueJeans Rooms as a Service (RaaS) featuring Yealink VCM34 Video Conferencing Microphone Array provides audio expansion capabilities for the Yealink A20 and A30 devices. RaaS is a monthly subscription service that allows the customer to pay one monthly fee for the hardware, software, warranty, and support.

BlueJeans Native Rooms

Software release version:

Rooms v2.11

Firmware release version:

• Poly Video Bar: 2.11.0.73

• Poly Controller: 2.11.0.56

• Yealink Video Bar: 2.11.0.75

• Yealink Controller: 2.11.0.56

Supported hardware:

• Poly Studio X30 with TC8

• Poly Studio X50 with TC8 

• Poly Studio X70 with TC8

• Poly G7500 with TC8 and E70 camera

• Yealink MeetingBar A20 with CTP18 

• Yealink MeetingBar A30 with CTP18

Release date: Late May

New features

Split Screen Share Options

BlueJeans Rooms now supports additional layout features for single screen meeting rooms. Single screen meeting rooms can now display the meeting attendees and shared screen content side-by-side. This is an adjustable setting, allowing users to adjust the ratio between the attendees and content as desired. More details here

Rooms MultiService 2.0: Teams Direct Guest Join (GA)

BlueJeans Rooms will now support joining of MS Teams meeting using Direct Guest Join Support without any need of additional licenses or infrastructure. Please check here for more details

Support for BlueJeans Meetings Joining MTR Rooms

As a part of Direct Guest Join Integration collaboration, Microsoft Teams Rooms (Windows) will now start supporting the join of BlueJeans meetings using one touch. More details can be found here

Feature enhancements

User Interface Enhancements

BlueJeans Rooms users will now experience enhanced UX flows for improved in-meeting experience.The user interface has been updated in multiple ways. These updates are designed to improve the user experience. Listed below are items that are being updated:

• Calendar Refresh

• Home Screen & Join Options

• Dual Screen Background Improvements

• Out of Meeting Wireless Share

Chat Deletion Support

BlueJeans Rooms will now support “chat deletion” feature The meeting moderator will now have the ability to delete chat messages on a BlueJeans Rooms chat using Chat Deletion feature.

Room Type (Native Rooms, RaaS, etc.)

BlueJeans Relay Updates

Software release version: v2.37 (April ’23 End)

Software firmware version: NA

Supported hardware: AWS/Azure/Cloud and OnPrem listener services

Release date: April ’23 End

New features

Feature name

Support for new Relay DTMF API

This release will now enable Relay controlled endpoints to send DTMF commands during active calls. With this release of endpoints.sendDtmf API support, Bluejeans Relay users can have access to all the DTMF enabled in meeting controls during  Supported Control Protocols are Cisco/Tandberg, Polycom RealPresence Group, Polycom Studio X/G7500, Polycom Debut, Polycom HDX, Lifesize Icon, and Lifesize Room/Express/Team.

Support for BlueJeans Studio Calendar invites

• This release will now support one-touch-join for new Bluejeans Studio calendar invites

Office365 Calendaring and Access Support

• Relay Users will now be able to set Endpoint Calendar Type to Office365 access by default from the Relay admin section thus ensuring easy Office365 access enablement. Additionally, users will now have to provide consent  when they try to revoke Office365 access

Enhanced Security Updates

• Relay WebServer will now support Content-security-policy header in their HTTP responses, thus providing an additional security layer against certain types of attacks, including Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and data injection attacks.

Other Fixes

• Truncated Listener service section header on Relay admin status page has been fixed

Software release version: 5.7.2

Release date: March 25th,2023

Feature Name: Scalability and Resiliency fixes

With this release, multiple QoE fixes, security patch, bot updates have been implemented to enhance the  features like Teams Profile picture and content share  

Software release version: 5.7.0

Release date: March 25th,2023

New features

Participant List Display support in Teams Gateway

Customers joining Teams meetings from their BlueJeans Gateway for Teams enabled VTCs can now have view the the list meeting attendees with on a separate pane with Show Participant List Display feature

With this feature support, customers can choose to enable/disable the display of the Participant list in a separate display panel as well as move across the participant list using DTMF options. More details can be found here

Teams Profile Picture Support 

Customers using Gateway-enabled VTCs can see participant profile pictures for video-muted or audio-only participants in a Teams meeting for an engaging meeting experience.    

If the Teams client settings do not include a participant's profile picture and if the feature is disabled on CVI tenants, a static image will be displayed for the participant.  

Existing customers must complete the Consent Form as an Admin for your Office 365 Tenant to enable this feature. Please reach out to the BlueJeans Support team for additional details.  

More Information here

Enhanced UX - Multilevel DTMF support

Customers using Gateway-enabled VTCs can now enjoy the support of enhanced UX with support of MultiLevel DTMF options will allow users to more flexibility in terms of options as well option to go back to main menu. 

More Information  here

Feature enhancements  

Call Quality Enhancements - Screen Share

Call Quality Scores for endpoints enabled with BlueJeans Gateway for Teams will now include additional parameters like screen share jitter buffer which will help in analyzing the screen-share issues in endpoints. More information here

Screen Share Quality - 1080p 15 FPS content support

Brief description - Customers using Gateway-enabled VTCs can now enjoy high quality of VBSS screen share with support of 1080p 15 FPS content support. Customers can reach out to the support team to enable this feature for their tenant.

More Information here

For prerequisite and related details, please refer to:

• Getting Started guide

• Changelog

Web Client SDK

Version: v1.6.0

Release date: April 2023

New features

Screen Share only mode

The screen share-only mode permits a participant to join in a meeting without having a need to have a video or audio connection. It is helpful in the cases where you need a participant to join a meeting to either share the screen or receive a screen share. This mode is not a default mode. More details here.

Feature enhancements

5x5 Gallery Layout

BlueJeans has introduced 5x5 support in the gallery layout of Web Client SDK. 5x5 is not the default mode but users can shift between the default mode and 5x5 mode during the meeting. More details here.

Android Client SDK

Version: 1.7.0

Release date: May 2023

New features

Custom Video Source

Introducing “Custom Video Source”, this feature allows developers to integrate a variety of video frames, including pre-recorded clips, 3D renders, or a blend of both, as a video input, offering endless possibilities for video customization. For example, the Custom Video Source feature provides the capability to alter the plain/vanilla (default/raw) video stream from the device's front or rear camera to include any effects on top of the video stream and send it back to the BlueJeans platform. The effects may include visual enhancements, such as placing stickers on top of someone's face, introducing AR objects into the video frame, or displaying images or GIFs of products during a live video call. Using the BlueJeans Custom Video Source feature, a retail store can enhance its virtual customer experience by showcasing its latest Android mobiles as Augmented Reality (AR) objects in a live video call. Instead of the default camera feed, a sales representative can replace it with a customized video feed that allows for the use of virtual objects. This feature enables participants to engage in an immersive and interactive meeting experience, where they can manipulate virtual objects and interact with the sales representative to learn about the features of the Android mobiles. More details here.

iOS Client SDK

Version: 1.8.0

Release date: June 2023

New features

Custom Video Source

The Custom Video Source feature allows developers to integrate a variety of video frames, including pre-recorded clips, 3D renders, or a blend of both, as a video input, offering endless possibilities for video customization. For example, the Custom Video Source feature provides the capability to alter the plain/vanilla (default/raw) video stream from the device's front or rear camera to include any effects on top of the video stream and send it to the BlueJeans platform so that rest of the meeting participants can view the altered video feed. The effects may include visual enhancements, such as placing stickers on top of someone's face, introducing AR objects into the video frame, or displaying images or GIFs of products during a live video call. Using the BlueJeans Custom Video Source feature, a retail store can enhance its virtual customer experience by showcasing its latest iPhone as augmented reality (AR) objects in a live video call. Instead of the default camera feed, a sales representative can replace it with a customized video feed that allows for the use of virtual objects. This feature enables participants to engage in an immersive and interactive meeting experience, where they can manipulate virtual objects and interact with the sales representative to know about the products. More detail here.

iOS Software release version: Version 54.0

Release date: March 7, 2023

New features

Set your Join via Phone settings

Users can now set their Join via Phone preferences in the BlueJeans iOS app. 

Navigate to Profile > Meetings > Join via Phone to update preferences.

Dial into Events

Attendees can dial into an ongoing BlueJeans Event. 

Navigate to Profile > Meetings > Join via Phone to update preferences.

Software release version: Version 64.0

Release date: March 6, 2023

Feature enhancements

Disabled cookies notification

If a user has disabled all cookies in their browser, BlueJeans Meetings will notify users that their meeting experience may be impacted.

March 10, 2023

BlueJeans has updated IP addresses for subscribers to our China Premium Access (CPA) service.

Users in mainland China should whitelist the following IP subnets on their firewall:
218.78.208.176/29       
103.234.130.160/28     
101.36.159.192/26       
119.147.24.96/28          

To join over the dedicated network with your Room system (for example: Polycom or Cisco), please dial the FQDN cn.bjn.vc or use the new IP address 101.36.159.229.

Please consult our Premium Access for China article for additional information.

Android Software release version: Version 2.6

Release date: February 22, 2023

Feature enhancements

Retain audio focus while in a meeting

When a user is in a BlueJeans Meeting and using other applications, the BlueJeans app will suppress the audio of other apps while used in the foreground.

Software release version: BlueJeans Rooms v2.9.0.x

Firmware release versions: Poly 4.0.0-210907 - 3.14.2-378005

Release date: February 20, 2023
 

All supported hardware: 

• Poly X30 with TC8
• Poly X50 with TC8
• Poly X70 with TC8 
• Poly G7500 with TC8 and E70 camera 

BlueJeans Rooms with Poly now provides additional functionality for external audio and video connections. Users can change the active microphone, speaker, and active camera, allowing different room configurations as desired. 

Poly Tabletop Microphones (Studio X50 and X70 version) support only the extended microphone. The Poly Ceiling Microphone extends the use of three supported microphones.

Software release version: BlueJeans Rooms v2.9.0.x

Release date: February 20, 2023

Firmware release versions:

• Poly: 4.0.0-210907 - 3.14.2-378005
• Yealink: 133.50.401.5 - 137.50.401.6

Supported hardware: 

• Poly X30 with TC8
• Poly X50 with TC8
• Poly X70 with TC8 
• Poly G7500 with TC8 and E70 camera 
• Yealink A20 with CTP18 
• Yealink A30 with CTP18

Additional Privacy Policy and Terms of Service settings are now available for viewing on the touch panel for BlueJeans Rooms with Poly and Yealink. To view the contents, go to the Settings section, and tap the About tab.

Software release version: Version 2.41

Release date: February 10, 2023
 

New features

Disable HID Option now available for Macs

Mac users can now disable HID commands for USB devices from the app’s preference window. The option already exists in the Windows app.
 

Feature enhancements

Redesigned Preferences menu (Mac only)

Mac users will interact with a redesigned and highly accessible BlueJeans Preferences menu.
 

New UI for reporting an issue

Users may select the Report an Issue button to report problems with the BlueJeans application.

Version: 1.5.0
Release date: February 7, 2023
 

New Features

Custom layouts and individual stream control support

BlueJeans added support for custom video layouts; developers can control the resolution property of video participants via VideoStreamService. Developers can build custom video layouts as needed with the Web Client SDK.

In the custom layouts, you may:

• control the individual video streams and build customized layouts
• choose the resolution for a participant
• prioritize the active speaker
• show up to 25 video tiles
• build support for pinning video tiles of particular participants in the meeting. 

For additional information, review the feature's technical documentation.

For prerequisites and related details, please refer to: 

• BlueJeans GitHub repo
• Getting Started guide

Software release version: Version 5.6.0

Release date: January 15, 2023

New feature details are located in the Gateway for Microsoft Teams: Custom Features article.

Please contact the BlueJeans Support team to enable any of these features for your tenants.

New features

Updated support for trusted room settings

Endpoints designated as trusted rooms may bypass the lobby when joining a meeting. To use this feature, the meeting organizer should allow everyone, people in my organization, trusted organizations, or guests to bypass the lobby.

Large Gallery view advanced support

Users may now initiate the Large Gallery view feature in Gateway-enabled endpoints. Users can switch to BlueJeans-enabled layouts by pressing *9 on the remote (DTMF tones).

Content share restriction notifications

A Teams client can only share its screen or a window with a VTC system; sharing content from Excel Live, PowerPoint Live, OneDrive, and the whiteboard is not supported.

If a meeting user attempts to use an unsupported application to share content, Gateway-enabled VTCs will display a notification banner on the screen advising the participant to share the entire screen.

Fit-to-Frame support

All Gateway-enabled endpoints now support the fit-to-frame option by default, so meeting users can have a full view of attendees in a meeting room rather than a cropped frame image.

Software release version: Version 1.3

Release Date: January 13, 2023

New features

Added producer feedback

Studio producers may share feedback at the end of a broadcast.