v1.2.4

LANStreamer v1.2.4

Release including all changes merged since v1.2.3.

Highlights

• UI/UX (glassmorphism) — Glass card system, header, buttons, and inputs; gradient background; live badge styling; accessibility (reduced motion). See docs/UI-UX-RECOMMENDATIONS-v2.md.
• Icecast — Manual stop respected: auto-start no longer restarts Icecast after user clicks Stop. Fix: guard config.icecast.paths in detection to avoid exePath debug error.
• Streams — Start All / Stop All; unique stream names; sortable streams (S1, S2, S3); reorder API; play-after-edit and device-change handling; structured error toasts and duplicate modal.
• Contact & Event — ContactManager fetch-before-save so event fields are preserved; Event Details and Your Contact components fixed; WhatsApp validation and wa.me link.
• Admin & listener — Lock admin to localhost; listeners on LAN; listener page and Copy URL use config host; new-stream notification dismisses without full reload; modal timing (1s delay after action).
• TODO — Refactor items as checkboxes at top: centralize notifications/alerts, centralised theming (light/dark).

Full changelog

See compare view: v1.2.3...v1.2.4

v1.2.3 - Listener Page Improvements

🎉 Release v1.2.3 - Listener Page Improvements

✨ New Features

• New stream notification - Fullscreen overlay when streams appear (forces user to refresh)
• Dynamic version display - Footer now shows actual version from package.json

🐛 Bug Fixes

• ON AIR indicator - Now correctly updates to OFF AIR when streams stop
• Double circle removed - Fixed visual bug in ON AIR button

🔒 Security

• Removed Admin Dashboard link from public listeners page

🚀 Improvements

• Faster auto-refresh (10s → 5s) for more responsive updates
• External links now open in new tab with proper security attributes
• Cleaned up ~3.4MB of obsolete documentation
• Notifications now appear centred at top (not full-width on desktop)

Full Changelog: v1.2.2...v1.2.3

v1.2.2 - Critical Stability Fixes

🎉 Release v1.2.2 - Critical Stability Fixes

This release addresses critical port conflicts and improves streaming stability.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed Icecast port conflict - Changed default port from 8000 to 8001 to avoid conflicts with Docker/WSL
• Fixed IcecastService singleton export - Resolved "getStatus is not a function" error
• Fixed stream URL generation - Now uses dynamic port from config instead of hardcoded values
• Improved clipboard copy - Added fallback for HTTP connections (non-HTTPS environments)

✨ Enhancements

• Dynamic port fetching - Stream URLs now automatically use the correct Icecast port from config
• Enhanced error handling - Added grace periods for FFmpeg startup detection
• Improved process monitoring - Better detection of FFmpeg crashes vs normal exits
• Better error messages - More descriptive error reporting for troubleshooting

📝 Documentation

• Added CLAUDE.md for development workflow guidance
• Updated README with improved setup instructions

🔄 Migration Notes

If you're upgrading from v1.2.0 or earlier:

• Update your Icecast config to use port 8001 (or set ICECAST_PORT=8001 in .env)
• The frontend will automatically detect the correct port - no manual changes needed

📦 Full Changelog

Full Changelog: v1.2.0...v1.2.2

v1.2.0 - Enhanced Stability & User Experience

🚀 Major Improvements

Enhanced Component Architecture & Stability

• Fixed critical component loading issues that were causing "Component Unavailable" errors
• Removed problematic lazy loading system for more reliable component initialization
• Improved FFmpegStreamsManager button functionality and responsiveness
• Enhanced audio device refresh API with better error handling

Browser Compatibility & Audio Streaming

• Fixed AAC audio format compatibility - Changed from mp4 to adts format for better live streaming support across browsers
• Improved multi-format audio fallback system for enhanced browser compatibility
• Better audio device handling and conflict detection

User Interface & Experience

• Complete UI componentization with new HeaderComponent and FooterComponent
• Streamlined event configuration form with smooth animations
• Fixed Event Details save button responsiveness issues
• Enhanced visual feedback and user interactions
• Improved uptime display and system status indicators

🔧 System & Infrastructure

Update System Enhancements

• Improved update script error handling and user feedback
• Fixed terminal closing issues during updates
• Enhanced cleanup of development files during updates
• Better PowerShell error suppression and user experience

Network & Security

• Enhanced network setup guidance with mDNS future planning
• Improved IP address filtering to show only local network addresses
• Added security enhancements and better credential handling
• Professional server output formatting across all documentation

Documentation & Maintenance

• Comprehensive screenshot gallery with consistent "lanstreamer-" naming convention
• New technical walkthrough and blog post documentation
• Enhanced troubleshooting guides with Icecast password guidance
• Cleaned up development files and improved project structure

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed device refresh API endpoint compatibility issues
• Resolved component loading race conditions
• Fixed browser audio compatibility problems
• Improved error handling across all components
• Better handling of old vs new API formats

📚 Documentation

• Added comprehensive network setup guidance
• Enhanced README with visual documentation
• New blog post: "From Idea to Production v2"
• Improved installation and troubleshooting guides

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This release represents a significant stability improvement over v1.1.0, with enhanced browser compatibility, better error handling, and a more polished user experience. The component architecture fixes resolve the major "Component Unavailable" issues users were experiencing.

Recommended for all users to upgrade for improved stability and new features.

v1.1.0 - Enhanced Audio Compatibility & Bug Fixes

🎵 Enhanced Audio Compatibility & Bug Fixes

🆕 What's New in v1.1.0

🎧 Multi-Format Audio Fallback System

• Automatic format retry - tries MP3 → AAC → OGG for maximum browser compatibility
• Enhanced browser support - works across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Smart error handling - clear messages when formats aren't supported
• Better streaming reliability - no more "format not supported" errors

🔧 Stream Management Improvements

• Fixed stream title updates - titles now update immediately in the UI
• Enhanced debugging - better logging for troubleshooting
• Improved data refresh - real-time updates without browser cache issues
• Update-resistant shortcuts - desktop shortcuts won't break after updates

🌐 Browser Compatibility Enhancements

• Multi-format detection - checks browser support for all audio formats
• Better error messages - tells users exactly what formats were tried
• Enhanced troubleshooting - shows supported formats in console

🛠️ System Improvements

• Fixed version detection - resolves "LANStreamer undefined" display issue
• Improved update system - proper version checking and notifications
• Better API responses - complete stream data including configuration

🚀 Quick Start (Updated!)

No command line needed - perfect for non-technical users:

1. Install Prerequisites (one-time setup):

   • Node.js (LTS version)
   • FFmpeg & Icecast (step-by-step guides included)

2. Download & Extract:

   • Download ZIP from this release or clone the repo
   • Extract to any folder on your computer

3. One-Click Start:

   • Double-click Start LANStreamer Server.bat
   • System automatically installs dependencies and starts Icecast
   • Creates desktop shortcut for quick future access

4. Access Your Server:

   • Admin: http://YOUR-IP:3001 (manage streams)
   • Listeners: http://YOUR-IP:3001/streams (public access)

🔄 Upgrade Instructions

• Automatic: Run Update LANStreamer.bat in your installation folder
• Manual: Download and extract over existing installation (preserve .env and data folder)
• Shortcuts: Desktop shortcuts will continue working after updates

🎯 Perfect For

• Conference streaming with reliable cross-browser playback
• Multi-language events with different audio formats
• Professional setups requiring maximum compatibility
• Non-technical users who want simple setup and operation

This release significantly improves audio streaming reliability and maintains the simple, one-click setup experience!

v1.0.0 - Initial Release

🎉 First stable release of LANStreamer!

✨ Features

• Web-based admin dashboard for stream management
• Mobile-friendly listener interface
• Professional audio streaming with FFmpeg + Icecast
• Real-time volume control with mute functionality
• Multi-device support - stream from mixers, audio interfaces
• Event configuration - customizable titles and contact info
• Auto-refresh - real-time stream status updates

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install Node.js (v16+)
2. Install FFmpeg
3. Install Icecast
4. Clone repo and run npm install && npm start
5. Open http://localhost:3001 for admin dashboard
6. Share http://localhost:3001/streams with listeners

📋 Requirements

• Node.js 16+
• FFmpeg (for audio processing)
• Icecast (for streaming server)
• Modern web browser

🐛 Known Issues

• Manual FFmpeg/Icecast installation required
• Windows-focused (macOS/Linux support experimental)

Perfect for conferences, events, and professional audio streaming!