AUTONOMIC CONTROLS RELEASE 8.2.20251208.1

Changes since 8.1.20250516.0

Important Notice

This firmware release requires amplifer firmware updates to version 6.3.1 on all amplifiers in the system. Please see this article for more information.

Major Features

• Add support for M6250 amplifier with optimized volume scaling and legacy wiring options
• Introduce full Qobuz streaming service support with high-resolution audio, browsing, and search

General

• Better handling of system restarts and reboots
• Enhance network configuration management and automatic recovery
• Improve cover art processing
• Improve memory management for better long-term stability
• Improved device identification in multi-device systems

Local Storage

• Improve database management and media scanning
• Include NAS storage when calculating track limits

Web Config

• Add device IP addresses to system device list for easier identification
• Add quick-jump buttons to access individual device configuration pages
• Better handling of wolfpack device addition and configuration
• Hide hidden zones from AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Party Mode settings
• Improve configuration security behavior in multi-MMS systems
• Improve visual feedback and status indicators throughout the interface
• Improve zone group management with better visibility and organization
• Update control system integration logos with higher quality versions

Audio

• Enhance audio processing
• Fix volume calculations for more consistent behavior across all zones
• Improve DSP reliability
• Improve eAudioCast stability and reliability
• Improve HDMI reliability

Matrix

• Improve reliability when adding or separating devices in matrix mode
• Improve source routing - zones properly turn off when not in use
• Preserve settings (limits, gain mode, power on) when toggling matrix mode

AirPlay

• Automatic endpoint management for cleaner device lists
• Better handling when multiple devices connect to the same zone
• Fix volume feedback issues in matrix mode
• Improve volume control and muting behavior
• Prevent editing AirPlay names when configured from Apple Home

Casting

• Improve zone group announcements for casting devices
• Enhanced power group support
• Better casting endpoint management and reliability

Playlists

• Remove service restrictions - create playlists more flexibly

Control4

• Improve stability
• Better handling of multiple status connections

Crestron Media Player

• Automatic filtering of unavailable services from provider lists

URC

• Improve connection time

Apple Music

• Automatic filtering when Apple Music hardware is not present
• Improve authentication and token management stability

Amazon Music

• Enhance station playback reliability

Pandora

• Better handling when station lists are temporarily unavailable
• Enhanced resilience during initial startup and preset recall
• Improve station list management and reliability

Spotify

• Better stability when skipping tracks
• Enhance playlist navigation and loading performance
• Improve synchronization between audio playback and track information
• Properly unload Spotify library when playback completes
• Smoother transitions when switching between browse and Spotify Connect modes

Tidal

• Fix username display in favorites menu

TuneIn

• Enhanced support for additional station types
• Improved layout for managing additional stations

AUTONOMIC CONTROLS RELEASE 8.1.20250516.0

Changes since 8.0.20250124.1

Major Features

• Introduce Qobuz Connect support for direct streaming from Qobuz app to M Series servers
• Native Browsing of Qobuz will be available in the next major firmware release

General

• Only show account nick name when browsing music services (hide email/username)

AUTONOMIC CONTROLS RELEASE 8.0.20250124.1

Changes since 8.0.20241125.0

Major Features

• Add volume normalization for Tidal tracks
• Introduce DSP headroom setting to prevent digital clipping when applying large amounts of gain in DSP
• Multiple improvements to the configuration UI
• Several enhancements to the Spotify integration

General

• Adjust IPv6 handling for better compatibility
• Enhance system reboot handling
• Improve track completion handling and volume scaling
• Improve update process, including better error handling and background checks

Web Config

• Improve configuration handling for digital zone outputs and system updates
• Improve volume control configuration, including digital volume notifications and limit rounding
• Require confirmation when switching to Fixed Gain mode

Audio

• Enhance synchronization for eAudio and local sources
• Improve M3 audio routing
• Improve volume protection options and tracking
• Optimize HDMI and DAC settings

Matrix

• Improve overall matrix operation

Alexa

• Backend enhancements to Amazon Alexa integration

Control4

• Improve Control4 device announcements

Lutron

• Enhance Lutron XML download reliability

Spotify

• Add a warning when browsing with a free account
• Enable following and unfollowing tracks, albums, and artists
• Improve handling of followed artists and playback state
• Introduce "My Songs" as a menu favorite

Tidal

• Add volume normalization for Tidal tracks

AUTONOMIC CONTROLS RELEASE 8.0.20241125.0

INITIAL M SERIES RELEASE