Version 26.01 introduced GPU-accelerated JPEG previews .
You can now track input stream quality (bitrate stability, frame drops) directly within the Catena and Watcher dashboards.
The focus of recent releases has been on high-performance broadcast standards (SMPTE 2110), improved surveillance analytics, and infrastructure scalability. Flussonic 26.04 (April 9, 2026) Surveillance Improvements : Introduced QR-code login for simpler access. Enhanced Monitoring
For Flussonic Central, enhancements included bandwidth-aware layouter, separate load balancing strategies for playback and publishing, and modular component design for improved horizontal scalability in large-scale deployments.
Before diving into the release notes, let's take a brief look at Flussonic. Flussonic is a robust and scalable media server software designed for delivering high-quality live video streams. It supports a wide range of protocols, including HLS, DASH, SRT, and more. The software is widely used in various industries, such as sports broadcasting, live event streaming, and surveillance.
QR-code login now available for faster, more secure entry into the system. Video Analytics Overhauled Mosaic view
brought major improvements across the entire platform. Key features included:
Let's analyze specific, real-world entries you would find in Flussonic release notes over the last two years, and what they mean for your server.
Released on May 6, 2025, this version enhanced system observability, playback resilience, and platform scalability.
Another significant enhancement in Flussonic 5.24.1 is the improved support for HLS protocol. The software now supports HLS version 7, which includes several performance and security enhancements. Additionally, the analytics and logging capabilities have been enhanced, providing more detailed insights into stream performance and issues.
An output monitoring dashboard gives full visibility into stream delivery quality (#49646).