The release notes for AirServer Windows Desktop Edition:


Version 2024.12.05


Resolved issues:

  • Resolved an issue where AirPlay media streaming
  • Fixed an issue impacting some users where sessions were limited to lower resolution outputs


Version 2024.08.15 - 2024.08.26


What's new:

  • Moderator Mode: allows a single person to determine what devices can be shown on the screen out of a list of all connected devices


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed an issue that was causing disruptions with Google Cast mirroring sessions.
  • Fixed an issue where reopening a minimized AirServer window would consistently return users to the homescreen, rather than resuming the active session.


Version 2021.02.23


What's new:

  • Added support for Windows Mixed Reality.
  • Added Bluetooth discovery for AirPlay, which allows iOS devices and Macs to discover AirServer across networks as long as there is connectivity between the two.
  • Added Single-user Mode, which automatically disconnects the previous device when a new device connects.
  • Added an option to make AirServer automatically run-on-startup.


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed a bug which caused Miracast Touchback to stop working if it was disabled and then re-enabled while the Miracast session was active.
  • Fixed multi-monitor scaling issues if the displays were configured to use different DPI.


Other enhancements:

  • Added an option to limit the screen mirroring resolution. This can be very useful in improving the performance on slow networks.
  • Airplay Audio-only receiver can now be toggled on and off separately from the AirPlay screen mirroring receiver. 



Version 2020.9.4


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed Google Cast discovery with certain Android phones.
  • Fixed some videos only playing audio when streaming YouTube over AirPlay.
  • Fixed video playback restarting when interrupted by ads while streaming YouTube over AirPlay.
  • Window mode, fullscreen mode and compact mode are now mutually exclusive settings.



Version 2020.8.24


What's new:

  • Added single user mode.
  • Added ability to deactivate license within the app.
  • Added keep running on close, control playback from lock screen and compact mode settings.


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed compatibility with Intel Unite.



Version 2020.7.13


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed issue which prevented AirServer from starting up when used in Kiosk mode.



Version 2.8.1 (09/07/2020)


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed protocol compatibility with Oculus update 18.



Version 2.8.0 (22/06/2020)


What's new:

  • Added background audio playback
  • Added AirPlay lossless audio receiver
  • Improved mirroring resolution when in windowed mode

Resolved issues:

  • Fixed Google Cast discovery


Other enhancements:

  • AirPlay mirroring TCP port changed from 5000 to 7000 to improve compatibility with common network setups.


Version 2.6.8 (07/02/2020)


Resolved issues:

  • Fixed Google Cast discovery issues when Apple's Bonjour is also installed.



Version 2.6.7 (04/02/2020)


What's new:

  • Added support for non-DRM video playback from Apple TV iOS app.
  • Added Oculus VR headset casting support.
  • Expanded Android device support over Miracast.
  • Implemented an all-new media playback sub-system for AirPlay content streaming.
  • Added proper USB keyboard, mouse and gamepad support for Miracast with the ability to use multiple keys simultaneously!

Resolved issues:

  • Fixed Google Cast discovery issues
  • Fixed AirPlay video playback issues.
  • Fixed Miracast connectivity with some devices.
  • Improved the overall responsiveness of the app.



Version 2.5.2

  • Improved UI responsiveness