AirServer Changelog

What's new in AirServer 7.2.7

May 7, 2021
  • Improved discovery for AirPlay.
  • Fixed Live Stream to YouTube functionality.

New in AirServer 7.2.6 (Jul 10, 2020)

  • Fixed protocol compatibility with Oculus update 18.
  • Improved Google Cast discovery.

New in AirServer 7.2.5 (Jul 10, 2020)

  • AirServer is now an Apple notarized app.
  • Added cast support from Oculus Quest.
  • Improved Syphon support.
  • Fixed high disk usage report for AirServer process.
  • Fixed a bug which created multiple startup entries.

New in AirServer 7.2.3 (Apr 17, 2020)

  • AirServer is now an Apple notarized app.
  • Added cast support from Oculus Quest.
  • Improved Syphon support.
  • Fixed high disk usage report for AirServer process.
  • Fixed a bug which created multiple startup entries.

New in AirServer 7.2.0 (Apr 25, 2019)

  • Updated Google Cast implementation.
  • Changed AirServer logo in Activation panel when dark mode is enabled in MacOS Mojave.
  • Fixed Minimize button not working.
  • Fixed issue with Apple Clips application that caused mirroring session to stop when started up.
  • Fixed issue with iOS timer that caused mirroring session to stop when turned off from notification.
  • Fixed issue that stopped the mirroring session when opening various apps (ExplainEverything, ScratchJr, …).
  • Fixed issue that caused mirroring to stop when enabling VoiceOver on iOS.
  • Fixed issue that caused the mirroring session to drop after 20 seconds when mirroring YouTube videos from the app.
  • Fixed issue that caused the mirroring session to drop after a video had finished playing.
  • Added compatibility with Microphone privacy setting in MacOS Mojave. This prevented voiceover recording.

New in AirServer 7.1.6 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Fixed compatibility with macOS Mojave.
  • Fixed dark mode related issues.

New in AirServer 7.1.4 (Nov 21, 2017)

  • Fixed various High Sierra related issues.
  • Fixed compatibility with macOS 10.8 and 10.9.

New in AirServer 7.1.2 (Oct 21, 2017)

  • Fixed connect issues if lower mirroring resolution was preferred.
  • QR Code is now easier to read.

New in AirServer 7.1.1 (Oct 17, 2017)

  • Fixed banding issues over mirroring if using integrated GPU.
  • Fixed AirServer crash on quit on Macs if Google Cast was enabled.

New in AirServer 7.1.0 (Oct 9, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility with the new YouTube iOS app.
  • Improved compatibility with macOS High Seirra.
  • Improved compatibility with iOS 11.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 7.0.8 (Jun 16, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility with iOS 11 Beta.
  • Now remembering last export folder as the default folder for recording.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 7.0.5 (Apr 13, 2017)

  • Added a workaround which prevents iOS devices from stalling if computer name is changed while fixed password is enabled.
  • Added a workaround which prevents iOS devices from stalling if the device enters power save mode while mirroring is active.
  • Playback controls no longer appear during mirroring unless the window is clicked.
  • Fixed integration with Beamer app.

New in AirServer 7.0.2 (Mar 5, 2017)

  • Added full support for iOS 10.2
  • Fixed spinning beachball syndrome experienced on some computers.

New in AirServer 7.0 (Jul 29, 2016)

  • Say Hello to AirPlay + Google Cast - Proud to offer this major update with full Google Cast receiving support, free of charge to all our customers. With the new update, you can now receive screen casts navitely from Chromebooks and Android devices. Other platforms such as Windows 7 and Linux are also supported using the screen casting sender built into the Google Chrome browser.

New in AirServer 6.0.7 (May 20, 2016)

  • Fixed occasional disconnects when mirroring using AirServer Connect running on Android.
  • Fixed various minor issues.

New in AirServer 6.0.6 (Mar 26, 2016)

  • Improved compatibility with iOS 9.3
  • Added uninstall option in Preferences
  • Fixed on-screen code related connectivity issues in some environments
  • Various minor user interface refinements

New in AirServer 6.0.5 (Feb 18, 2016)

  • Improved video decoding and rendering performance
  • Imporved live streaming performance
  • Fixed sleep-related issues
  • Fixed deactivation related issues
  • Various minor user interface refinements

New in AirServer 6.0.4 (Feb 8, 2016)

  • Improved video decoding and rendering performance
  • Imporved live streaming performance on 10.9 based Macs
  • Fixed sleep-related issues
  • Various minor user interface refinements

New in AirServer 6.0.3 (Dec 16, 2015)

  • Fixed launch on system start-up
  • Fixed incorrect inconsistent state error experienced by some users
  • Fixed an issue with moving AirServer windows between retina and non-retina displays
  • Improved performance during live streaming on Mac OS X 10.11
  • Various minor bug fixes and user interface enhancements

New in AirServer 6.0.2 (Oct 8, 2015)

  • Fixed onscreen code authentication issues
  • Fixed missing microphone audio track during first recording
  • Re-added 1:1 pixel support
  • iOS 9 related stability fixes
  • Various usability improvements

New in AirServer 6.0.1 (Sep 22, 2015)

  • Fixed audio crackling issues
  • Fixed video playback on OS X Mavericks (10.9)
  • Fixed onscreen passcode issues in fullscreen mode
  • Brought back Syphon support due to popular demand

New in AirServer 6.0.0 (Sep 17, 2015)

  • Full iOS 9 and El Capitan compatibility
  • Encrypted AirPlay
  • Live streaming to YouTube Live
  • AirPlay video streaming from YouTube iOS app
  • Retina quality mirroring and recording
  • Full support for OS X El Capitan's AirPlay features

New in AirServer 5.3.2 (May 11, 2015)

  • Added discovery across subnets/vlans using AirServerConnect - our new iOS discovery app.
  • Significantly improved audio streaming performance in noisy networks.
  • Improved picture quality on Yosemite.
  • Added support for 60 FPS recording on Yosemite.

New in AirServer 5.3.1 (Apr 22, 2015)

  • Added discovery across subnets/vlans using AirServerConnect - our new iOS discovery app.
  • Significantly improved audio streaming performance in noisy networks.
  • Improved picture quality on Yosemite.
  • Added support for 60 FPS recording on Yosemite.

New in AirServer 5.3 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Fixed a bug that caused Mirroring to render using incorrect aspect ratio in windowed mode.
  • Fixed permission issues which prevented AirServer from starting up from other user accounts.

New in AirServer 5.2 (Feb 9, 2015)

  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Fixed a bug that caused Mirroring to render using incorrect aspect ratio in windowed mode.
  • Fixed permission issues which prevented AirServer from starting up from other user accounts.

New in AirServer 5.1.1 (Nov 14, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed random disconnects when initiating Mirroring from iOS 8.1 devices.
  • Fixed a bug that caused Mirroring to render using incorrect aspect ratio in windowed mode.
  • Fixed permission issues which prevented AirServer from starting up from other user accounts.

New in AirServer 5.1.0 (Nov 11, 2014)

  • Added support for Yosemite and iOS 8.1.
  • Added support for dark menu bar and Dock in Yosemite.
  • Added an option to turn off "Save with Post Processing" for recording.

New in AirServer 5.0.7 (Sep 19, 2014)

  • Fixed audio playback issues over AirPlay mirroring from devices running iOS 8.0.

New in AirServer 5.0.6 (May 2, 2014)

  • Fixed mirroring issues from iPad 3 running iOS 7.1.1
  • Fixed a critical bug that left a white window which covered the desktop
  • Fixed a memory leak

New in AirServer 5.0.5 (Apr 23, 2014)

  • Enabled Quad HD mirroring
  • Re-added 1:1 pixel support
  • Fixed Heartbleed related security issues
  • Fixed iOS 7 + YouTube playback issues

New in AirServer 5.0.4 (Feb 6, 2014)

  • Added support for Whaale app.
  • Added support for Android AirStream.
  • Removed splash screen from recorded videos.
  • Fixed recording issues from microphone on some computers.
  • Fixed the random full-screen retention bug.
  • Fixed image aspect ratio bug on 10.7.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.

New in AirServer 5.0.3 (Jan 4, 2014)

  • Added ability to record from Line-In/Microphone as a secondary audio track.
  • Improved recording picture quality.
  • Fixed ProRes export bug found on some computers.
  • Fixed fullscreen issues on secondary screens with 1080p resolution.
  • Fixed multimedia key handling.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.

New in AirServer 5.0.2 (Dec 21, 2013)

  • Added playback control using multimedia keys on the keyboard.
  • Fixed Launch On Startup and Show In Dock Preferences.
  • Fixed localizations.
  • Fixed recording in Lion.

New in AirServer 5.0.1 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • Fixed recording in Lion.

New in AirServer 5.0 (Dec 18, 2013)

  • All new Recording feature with Post Processing.
  • Enhanced support for iTunes multi-room audio synchronization.
  • AirServer preferences now located within the app.
  • Added activation management.
  • Added various iOS 7 specific tweaks.
  • Fixed Mirroring compatibility with Virtual Machines.
  • Fixed various OS specific bugs all the way back to Snow Leopard.

New in AirServer 4.8.1 (Oct 24, 2013)

  • Added ability to route audio to other AirPlay devices.
  • Added Sepia Post Procerssing filter.
  • Fixed iPhone 5s mirroring orientation bug.
  • Fixed unknown error message when streaming videos in iOS 7.
  • Fixed translations between mirroring and photo streaming.
  • Fixed a bug which caused connection issues on some Macs.
  • Various other bugfixes and iOS 7 related optimizations.

New in AirServer 4.7.1 (Sep 20, 2013)

  • Fixed onscreen passcode for iOS 7.
  • Fixed DRM video playback support.
  • Fixed PrefPane issues on older 32-bit Macs.
  • Fixed compatibility with AirParrot.

New in AirServer 4.7 (Sep 17, 2013)

  • Added Mavericks support.
  • Added iOS 7 compatibility.
  • Added iPhone 5s 64-bit support.
  • Enabled automatic graphics switching.

New in AirServer 4.6.5 (Apr 9, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug which caused mirroring window to not enter fullscreen mode automatically when using a 1080p resolution.
  • Fixed Unknown errors which sometimes appeared when streaming videos.
  • Fixed random freezes when mirroring on some older Macs.
  • Fixed rendering on rotated displays.
  • Fixed Syphon related issues.
  • Fixed PrefPane related issues on Snow Leopard.
  • Optimized mirroring connects/disconnects.

New in AirServer 4.6.4 (Jan 29, 2013)

  • Re-engineered for iOS 6.1 final.
  • Fixed compatibility with some 3rd party sound interfaces like RME, Motu.

New in AirServer 4.6.3 (Nov 17, 2012)

  • Added iOS 6.1 compatibility.
  • Added "Ask me" password option.
  • Includes various networking releated optimizations.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.

New in AirServer 4.6.1 (Nov 6, 2012)

  • Added dynamic audio buffer setting which may further improve jitters on some networks.
  • Fixed a bug which caused slower mirroring performance on some machines.
  • Fixed a bug which sometime caused videos to open in windowed mode.
  • Fixed a bug which caused AirServer prefPane to open in 32-bit mode on Lion.
  • Fixed Plex compatibility issues with the new audio player.

New in AirServer 4.6 (Nov 3, 2012)

  • Features support for projectors and iPad mini
  • Added all new audio player with remote playback controls.
  • Added audio only receiver in lossless quality.
  • Added Onscreen passcode/password.
  • Added projector optimizations.
  • Added side by side connections for photos, videos and slideshows as well.
  • Added Mountain Lion mirroring support on older 32-bit Snow Leopard Macs.
  • Added always on top window option.
  • Added option to turn off automatic check for updates.
  • Improved video playlist support.
  • Fixed random disconnects while mirroring.
  • Fixed audio crackling issues
  • Removed alert sound when starting audio playback.
  • Fixed red icon.
  • Fixed Syphon recorder bug on Macbook Pro Retina.
  • Fixed IPv6 related issues.
  • Fixed various other bugs.

New in AirServer 4.5.2 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • Revert to 720p mirroring resolution on displays with less than 1080 lines for better picture quality.
  • Added support for Syphon to pipe AirPlay mirroring into 3rd party VJ apps like VDMX, Modul8, CoGe...
  • Fixed a critical bug which caused connection issues on some machines if password was enabled.
  • Further optimizations for retina displays.
  • AirServer can now be run with sudo to activate for all users on a machine.
  • AirServer's license can now be activated via command line using: /Applications/AirServer.app/Contents/MacOS/AirServer --activate "ActivationCode"
  • AirServer's license can now be deactivated and its license unregistered from our server using: /Applications/AirServer.app/Contents/MacOS/AirServer --deactivate

New in AirServer 4.5 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • Re-engineered to support iOS 6 and iPhone 5.
  • AirServer now supports 1080p HD mirroring and content from iOS 6.
  • Added extended support for video-on-demand apps like Netflix in iOS 6.
  • Added optimizations for new iPhone 5 screen resolution.
  • Audio buffer controls fixed.
  • Includes various bug-fixes.

New in AirServer 4.4 (Jul 27, 2012)

  • Added support for Mountain Lions Desktop Mirroring.
  • Added support for high resolution mirroring from iOS 6 and Mountain Lion.
  • Added support for fast user switching.
  • Added more optimizations for MacBook Pro Retina.
  • Fixed dual password prompts when password was set.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.

New in AirServer 4.3.1 (Jun 6, 2012)

  • Greatly improved mirroring performance.
  • AirServer now allows multiple devices to mirror at the same time.
  • Added iSight camera preview ability while mirroring.
  • Added full support for Mountain Lion.
  • Added ability to change aspect ratio while mirroring.
  • Added mirroring optimization preferences which enables 1:1 pixel mapping.
  • Fixed audio jitters and sync issues.
  • Fixed rendering on Macs with HiDPI setting enabled.
  • Fixed rendering on virtual machines like VMWare fusion.
  • Fixed shimmering borders appearing on some displays with certain games.
  • Fixed activation related issues.
  • Released AirServer for PC. Visit our website for more details.