This release adds support for UPnP connections and playback, the option to use info from IMDB with filename prettifying, HTML5 video support to the web interface and more!

Release details and download

Changes since 4.2.0:

  • Changes unique to 5.0.0-a1:
    • General:
      • Added support for UPnP connections and playback
      • Added the option to use info from IMDB with filename prettifying
      • Added HTML5 video support to the web interface
      • Minor tweaks to the GUI
  • Changes from the 4.x release branch:
    • General:
      • Increased speed of FFmpeg transcoding to H.264
      • Updated UMS.conf
      • Improved filename prettifying
      • Re-added "Force default renderer" option to the GUI
      • Minor GUI fixes and improvements
      • Fontconfig caches are not generated if subtitles are disabled
    • Renderers:
      • Added support for Panasonic SC-BTT Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound Systems
      • Improved support for Panasonic TVs
      • Improved support for Xbox One
    • Languages:
      • Updated French translation (thanks, Kirvx!)