All notable changes are documented on this page.

Beekee OS (Box & Hub)

[BOS20241202] - 2024-12-02

🔋 Battery LED Status Update

• The battery LED behavior has been reverted to its original logic for improved reliability.

• The intermediate battery status (15%-50% charge) now displays as orange, making it clearer to users.

• Simplified the system by removing custom LED control scripts, relying on default hardware behavior.

🌀 Fan Control Improvements

• Optimized fan management for better efficiency.

• Ensured the fan turns off properly during system shutdown to conserve power.

📡 Modem Power Management Enhancements (Beekee Hub)

• Improved modem power handling to ensure it turns on only after the system has fully booted.

• Simplified shutdown handling by ensuring the modem powers off immediately when shutting down.

• Consolidated modem control scripts for better maintainability and efficiency.

🔋 Low Battery Handling Improvements

• Prevents unexpected shutdowns when a charger is connected.

• If the battery is low but a working charger is detected, the device will stay on instead of shutting down.

• Enhances reliability, especially in off-grid deployments.

⚡ Power Button Behavior Update

• Beekee Box: Long-pressing the power button for 700ms will turn the device on, while a 2.7-second press will shut it down.

• Beekee Hub: The power button has been updated to allow for a hard reset in case of boot issues.

🏠 Beekee Home Updated to v2.6

• Includes stability improvements and interface refinements.

⚙️ Service Reliability Improvements

• Enhanced system stability by ensuring critical services restart automatically if they fail.

• Fixed a configuration issue that previously caused a service startup failure.

🔌 Power Source Detection Fix

• Resolved an issue where the power source was incorrectly marked as "weak."

• Restored original power input settings for better accuracy.

[BOS20241125] - 2024-11-25

🖥️ HDMI, Bluetooth & Audio Disabled

• HDMI output, Bluetooth, and onboard audio have been disabled to improve power efficiency and optimize performance.

📡 Modem Management Optimization (Beekee Hub)

• The modem is now disabled during boot for better power handling and is activated only when needed.

• Ensured proper shutdown of the modem to improve battery efficiency.

⚡ Power Button Enhancements for the Beekee Hub

• Fixed an issue where holding the power button too long could cause the device to become unresponsive.

• Added a hard reset function to help recover from boot issues (e.g., the Hub not turning on or LED staying red).

🕒 Faster Shutdown & Improved Power Handling

• Reduced the shutdown delay from 30 seconds to 20 seconds for quicker power-off.

• Enabled the Beekee Hub to operate without a battery, ensuring it runs smoothly even when only connected to a power source.

• Adjusted power settings to fix boot failures caused by certain power sources.

[BOS20241114] - 2024-11-14

📶 Wi-Fi Settings Update

• Fixed an issue where Wi-Fi settings could occasionally be lost due to incomplete updates.

• Added safeguards to ensure Wi-Fi configurations remain intact during updates.

🌐 Network Interface Handling Improvement

• Improved the logic used to detect and configure Wi-Fi adapters, ensuring reliable network generation.

[BOS20240926] - 2024-09-26

📡 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Support

• Beekee devices now support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi with an external USB adapter, allowing up to 40 concurrent users.

• Optimized configuration for better wireless performance.

🏠 Beekee Home Updated to v2.3

• Improved the interface and added small refinements for usability.

🗄️ Database Update

• Upgraded MariaDB to version 10.6 for better performance and security.

🔋 Improved Battery Efficiency

• Reduced unnecessary background processes that were draining battery life.

• The modem now only activates when the device is plugged in, extending battery runtime.

🔑 Default Passwords Updated

• Simplified default passwords for Moodle and other applications.

[BOS20240423] - 2024-04-23

• Updated PHP to v8.0

• New Metrics Gathering Script:

  • Track the number of unique WiFi connections

  • Measure the amount of data used via WiFi

  • Monitor device uptime

• New Features:

  • Updated Beekee Home to v2.01 with a brand new interface

  • Added the ability to enable or disable internet sharing through Ethernet

  • Display the interface used for internet

  • Added modem status information

  • Added SIM card status

  • Added Internet Connection Status and Internet Via (interface)

• Improvements:

  • New power button behavior: long press for shutting down and turning on

• Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved an issue with the APN parameter in the config file that was preventing mobile connectivity

  • Fixed app loading icon bug in Beekee Home

Cockpit & Sync

[2024-11-12]

🔄 Sync Reliability Improvement

• The sync process is now more stable and less likely to be interrupted.

[2024-08-01]

🛠 Sync Stability Fix

• The sync process no longer crashes if small errors occur, ensuring a smoother experience.

⚠️ Better Error Messages

• If a sync fails, the error type (e.g., "device disconnected") is now displayed for easier troubleshooting.

[2024-07-01]

📂 SCORM Sync Fix

• Fixed an issue that was preventing SCORM content from syncing properly.

[2024-05-24]

📍 Location & Timezone Fix

• Fixed an issue where the device would show the wrong timezone and location when offline.

⚡ Faster Device Page Loading

• Optimized the Cockpit dashboard for quicker access to device information.

🔄 Improved Sync Error Handling

• Fixed a bug that caused multiple failed sync attempts with the same sync ID.

• Now, all failed syncs are clearly marked in the ‘Last Syncs’ list for better visibility.