MAKI Live Firmware Release Notes

MAKI Live Firmware Release Notes

MAKI Live Firmware Release Notes

03/30/26

Firmware 6.1.116

This release contains the following new features:

      • ePTZ crop functionality added
      
      ○ With latest iOS app you can pinch to create new cropped 1080p frame, also works in the webUI
      • ATEM Support Added
            ○ MAKI Live now supports integration with ATEM switchers for enhanced live production workflows
      • Zoom Direction Command with Speed Control
            ○ Added VISCA command for precise zoom positioning with adjustable speed control
      • VISCA Recording & Tally Control
            ○ Added VISCA commands for starting/stopping video recording and controlling tally lights
      • Video Mode Optimization
            ○ Improved video handling logic with support for up to 1080p and 4K resolutions

This release contains the following fixes:

      • VISCA IP Tally parameter have been adjusted
      • Zoom preset speeds have been adjusted for greater range
      • Fix the bug where the gateway becomes invalid after POE is set to a static IP
      • Fix the bug where static IP settings for PoE and WiFi become invalid after reboot
      • Fix the bug where the device modifies its MAC address incorrectly after first PoE detection on startup
      • Resolve the issue where VISCA protocol commands with incorrect length can still be processed
      • Fix the bug where NDI cannot be discovered after reboot without a reset
      • Fix the bug where white balance cannot be triggered with one click on the WebUI
      • Update WiFi driver and tools for improved stability
      • Fix the tally light breathing white when not connected to WiFi
      • Fix VISCA Focus One Push Trigger function
      • Fix zoom position query function
      • Resolve VISCA tally light value overflow issue
      • Fix various VISCA command-related issues and improve overall reliability
      • For HX3, unavailable resolutions are now greyed out and unelectable
      • Optimize MCU firmware upgrade process

Known Limitations:

      • NDI HX3 Presets currently limited to just 1080p30
            ○ POE Adapter will be recommended to use HX3 modes
      • Android App still pending update, use iOS App for best experience


08/19/25
Firmware 6.1.104
This release contains the following new features:
  1. NEW USB Accessory Option
    1. Use your own USB Microphone to act as the audio source for MAKI Live instead of the built in Microphones
  2. Colour Matrix added in the WebUI
    1. Load the WebUI to find the Colour Matrix under the Cam Control tab
  3. Vertical Video Option
    1. In the iOS App encode resolution now there is support for 'Portrait' resolution
  4. SD Card Player in App Support
    1. View and delete recordings in app when viewing SD card recordings
  5. Battery Percentage indicator now on the WebUI
This release contains the following fixes:
  1. SRT Configuration in iOS APP fixed
  2. Optimize the app network configuration process to reduce the probability of Bluetooth connection failures and TCP connection failures.
  3. Optimize RTSP functionality to fix the bug where streaming stops automatically after several minutes of pulling.
  4. Resolve the bug that allows "Streaming Protocol" on the web to be set as empty
  5. Automatically restore the last set zoom position on reboot
Known Limitations:
  1. NDI HX3 Presets currently limited to just 1080p30
    1. POE Adapter will be recommended to use HX3 modes
  2. Android App still pending update, use iOS App for best experience
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