Firmware Updates for ZowieBox, ZowieCam, ZowiePTZ, and ZowieX

We are excited to announce a new firmware update for Zowie products, packed with powerful improvements to enhance your experience. Among the key updates, we’ve made significant improvements to the focus functionality on the ZowiePTZ, along with exciting new Xbox joystick controls for enhanced usability.

Key Firmware Updates:

ZowiePTZ Focus Enhancements:

In this latest firmware update, we have focused heavily on improving the focus capabilities of the ZowiePTZ cameras to ensure a sharper, clearer, and faster focus experience in various shooting environments. The newly released ZowiePTZ firmware has greatly improved the focusing problem in special scenes, optimized the clarity of auto focus, increased the focusing speed, greatly improved the user experience of using the ZowiePTZ camera, and also corrected some other known issues.

• Optimized Automatic Focus Clarity: The camera’s auto-focus algorithm has been optimized to provide clearer focus transitions, making it especially useful for dynamic scenes. Whether you’re recording a fast-paced event or a detailed close-up, the ZowiePTZ now offers more consistent and precise focusing, ensuring that your footage remains sharp.
• Faster Focus Speed: We have reduced the time it takes for the camera to adjust its focus, allowing for quicker adjustments even during live productions. This is particularly valuable in fast-changing environments where you need to react in real-time.
• Focus Breathing Reduction: One common challenge with PTZ cameras is the “focus breathing” effect, which causes noticeable zoom during focus adjustments. With this firmware update, we’ve minimized this issue, ensuring smoother transitions when focusing between different subjects or distances.

Xbox Joystick Control Improvements:

We are excited to introduce enhanced Xbox joystick compatibility for both ZowieX and ZowiePTZ models. This update brings more intuitive and precise control over camera functions, offering seamless integration between your Xbox joystick and Zowie equipment. Here’s what you can expect from this improvement:

• Zoom Control (Zoom In/Out): With the Xbox joystick, you can easily control the camera’s zoom, adjusting the focus to capture distant or close-up shots with precision. Whether you’re shooting wide shots or focusing on details, this zoom functionality allows for quick and accurate adjustments.
• Focus Control (Focus In/Out): One of the standout features of this update is the ability to control the camera’s focus directly from the joystick. Whether you need to focus on close-ups or distant shots, the joystick provides smoother and more precise control, enhancing your flexibility during live events or productions.
• Pan/Tilt (P/T) Control: The Xbox joystick now lets you easily control the camera’s pan and tilt movements, making it easier to follow subjects or adjust the shot’s composition with small, precise movements. The improved sensitivity ensures smoother and more accurate adjustments.

These Xbox joystick enhancements offer a more streamlined and enjoyable camera control experience, perfect for both live production and pre-recorded content. Whether you’re streaming, recording, or managing live events, the Xbox joystick allows for fluid and responsive operation, making it an ideal tool for creators, broadcasters, and event organizers alike.

Other updates：

ZowieBox:

1. Add rtsp authentication function
2. Fix the bug of large time difference between audio and video during decoding causing screen freeze
3. Add scoreboard alignment
4. Fix the bug that cannot close the uvc decoding
5. Change baud rate from 11920 to 19200
6. Fix the bug of rtmp decoding audio and video being out of sync
7. Fix the bug of frequent standby causing device crash
8. Fix the bug of getting wrong information from onvif
9. Improve the compatibility of uvc decoding mjpeg format
10. Fix the bug of YouTube streaming probability being out of sync
11. Optimize WIFI scanning and connection experience
12. Add the function of dimming LCD screen brightness in standby mode

 ZowieCAM:

1. Fix the bug that Visca port does not take effect after modification
2. Add network abnormality prompt on OSD menu
3. Add rtsp authentication function
4. Fix the bug that shutter cannot be controlled on mobile terminal
5. Add scoreboard alignment method
6. Fixed the bug of YouTube streaming with audio and video out of sync
7. Optimized the problem of being unable to focus in special scenes
8. Optimized the problem of focusing on special scenes with constant breathing
9. Optimized the clarity of automatic focus
10. Optimized the focus speed
11. Fixed the bug of opposite left and right channels of line in
12. Optimized XBOX control

 ZowiePTZ:

1. Fixed the bug thatVISCAport does not take effect after modification
2. Added network abnormality prompt to OSD menu
3. Added rtsp authentication function
4. Fixed the bug that the shutter on the mobile terminal cannot be controlled
5. Added scoreboard alignment method
6. Fixed the problem of YouTube streaming with audio and video out of sync
7. Optimize WIFI scanning and connection
8. Solve the bug of probability control failure ofONVIFcontrol
9. Optimize the problem of being unable to focus in special scenes
10. Optimize the problem of continuous breathing in special scenes
11. Optimize the clarity of automatic focus
12. Optimize the focus speed
13. Fix the bug of opposite left and right channels of line input audio
14. Optimize XBOXJoystickcontrol
15. Modify the baud rate parameter 11902 to 19200

ZowieX

1. Group mode adds streaming, recording, OSD switching, and decoder streamingswitching functions
2. Group mode adapts to XBoxJoystickcontrol
3. Change the refresh mode to manual refresh
4. Add manual/automatic refresh mode switching function
5. Optimize the operation logic in group mode
6. Add shortcut functions for focus mode switching, P/T control, window switching, and adding/calling preset positions
7. Add the function of quickly deleting devices in group mode

We are committed to continuously improving our products to meet your needs and enhance your user experience. These updates reflect our ongoing efforts to provide reliable, efficient, and feature-rich solutions. If you have any questions or need further assistance, our support team is always here to help.

Thank you for choosing Zowietek. We look forward to bringing you even more exciting features and innovations in the future!