V4.0.0 Release Notes

Release Date: February 2026

BelaHome App

Added a keep-alive feature. When enabled, incoming calls from door phones automatically display the live video feed.
Users logging in with the default local account (Admin888) are now required to change the password upon login.
Added support for iTec, TTLock, and Lockly smart locks.
Introduced a community LAN-based SDMC solution:
- The intercom permission management interface now displays only temporary passwords and supports distributing them to door phones.
- Supports displaying notifications issued by SDMC.
Panels now support multi-gang control for curtain switches.
Optimized the binding process for Tedee, Salto, Qrio, TTLock, and Yale locks. Users are now prompted when adding locks associated with different accounts.
Added support for Italian.

Fixed an issue where the first attempt to control devices could fail on the cloud-connected G31 home center.
Fixed an issue where Hikvision cameras could display a black screen during live view.

Sub-accounts created by both installers and distributors can now log in and function normally.
Added support for integration with guard phones and access control devices.
Enhanced HyPanel data backup and restore, covering routine backup/restore as well as data recovery during device replacement or reinstallation.
Introduced configuration templates for project deployment. For projects with identical layouts, installers can configure one home as a template and apply it to other homes within the same project to improve deployment efficiency.
Launched a lightweight community management solution integrated with akubela Cloud, designed for scenarios where public devices operate without Internet access while HyPanel connects to the cloud. This solution requires integration with SDMC + akubela Cloud.

Distributor MAC Address Management
- By default, distributors are not required to pre-register MAC addresses; installers can install or remove devices directly.
- MAC address control can be enabled by akubela, requiring distributors to pre-register device MAC addresses before installation.
Region Management
- Distributors can view regions assigned to installers but cannot modify them.
Installer Upgrade Permissions
- Distributors can now search for installer accounts when configuring upgrade permissions.
SOS Settings
- SOS settings can now be modified in the Cloud after home installation.
Privacy & Security
- Users can now access Privacy Policy and User Agreement directly after logging in.
Home Reset by PM
- When a home is reset, all users are unbound, and user data on the HyPanel is also cleared. The scope of data removal is aligned with the Reset User Data feature on HyPanel.

Fixed an issue where account creation would fail due to reaching the limit when creating accounts for cloud-connected homes via AK Partner.
Fixed an issue where, if a PM account existed, deleting an installer ccount in the SmartPlus and recreating an account with the same name prevented access to akubela Cloud.
Fixed an issue where changes to the home name were not synchronized to the app’s home list when no accounts existed under the home.
Fixed an issue where the online/offline status between the gateway and its sub-devices could become inconsistent.

The default device web account (admin/admin) is now disabled after the family administrator account is bound.
Users logging in with the default local account (Admin888) are now required to change the password upon first login.
The Scene interface now supports filtering by device and scene.
Updated the User Agreement and Privacy Policy on the web portal.
The Reset to Installer Settings function now clears all user data.
Added a Zigbee Diagnostics feature to the project web portal.
All advanced devices using the F52-KNX flush mounted module now support error code display.
Simplified the Scene Management interface on the user web portal by removing Import/Export, Download from Cloud, and Device List options.
Optimized the display of connection status for akubela Cloud, SmartPlus, Home Center, and SIP on the Setup Mode and Settings pages.
Sonos and amplifiers now support third-party music source management and multi-room audio control.