Web Console Release Notes

Latest updates for the Zello Web Console

v7.9.0

What’s new

This update introduces time-based filtering for location history, adds Google SSO for partner consoles, increases AI Digest recipient limits, and adds a new alert volume setting for wired headsets.

Feature updates

Location history

  • Admins can now filter location history by specific start and end times within a day, making it easier to confirm a user's location during a specific time window.

AI Digests

  • The maximum number of email recipients per AI Digest has been increased from 5 to 20.

General improvements

  • Google SSO is now available for partner consoles.
  • Admins can now configure a setting to automatically reduce in-app alert volume when a wired headset is connected (Android).
  • The audio delivery delay setting now supports finer 0.25-second increments between 0.5s and 5s.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where user fields could not be updated after cloning a user.
  • Fixed an issue where changing a user's template via CSV upload did not remove channels from the previous template.

v7.8.0

What’s new

This update adds a new console setting for audio delivery delay, extends message persistence options for listen-only channels, and resolves issues with template management, user creation, and mobile console usability.

General improvements

  • Admins can now configure the maximum audio delivery delay for their network.
  • The "Persist last voice message" option for listen-only channels now supports durations up to 1 week.
  • The warning displayed when deleting templates now includes more context about the impact.
  • Subadmins can now access sign-in reports.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where creating a user via magic link trimmed the last character of the username.
  • Fixed an issue where the user search field on the mobile console was not interactive.

v7.7.1

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where users were redirected to the Zello website instead of the sign-in page after being signed out.
  • Fixed an issue where Azure SSO sign-in failed with an unhelpful error message.

v7.7.0

What’s new

This update improves security defaults for new networks, fixes SSO login for Dispatch Hub, and resolves issues with analytics access, metadata exports, and subscription display.

General improvements

  • Newly created networks now require token authentication by default, improving security for new deployments.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where users with limited analytics access could view the channel screen.
  • Fixed an issue where exported Metadata CSV files contained incorrect display names.
  • Fixed an issue where SSO login for Dispatch Hub failed when browser-based authentication was configured.
  • Fixed an issue where a subscription banner appeared on the sign-in screen before authentication.
  • Fixed an issue where an upgrade option was incorrectly displayed after completing an in-app purchase.
  • Resolved minor display issues in the Management Console.

v7.6.0

What’s new

This update improves CSV import and export reliability, adds a console setting for iOS Bluetooth accessory auto-mapping, enables custom Message Vault retention, and updates the cancellation flow for self-serve subscriptions.

Feature updates

Message Vault

  • Admins can now configure how long Message Vault retains data. Available retention periods are 30, 60, or 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years.

General improvements

  • Self-serve subscription cancellations now take effect at the end of the current billing term. Subscribers retain full access until the cancellation date and can reverse the cancellation at any time before it takes effect.
  • Admins can now enable automatic Bluetooth PTT button mapping for iOS devices.
  • The channel advanced settings popup no longer requires scrolling to access all options.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where template assignments were reset during CSV import.
  • Fixed an issue where channel usernames with leading or trailing whitespace were not trimmed during CSV import.
  • Fixed an issue where the audit log did not record sign-on events.
  • Fixed an issue where CSV exports from Message History contained corrupted data.
  • Fixed an issue where partners were unable to manage Message Vault settings for their customers.
  • Fixed an issue where dragging and dropping files into a Knowledge Base did not trigger the upload.

v7.5.1

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue affecting in-app purchase processing.

v7.5.0

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Management Console intermittently signed the user out.
  • Fixed an issue where the invoice due date displayed a past date.
  • Fixed an issue where a partial user update through the API incorrectly triggered a Limited Access restriction.
  • Fixed an issue where trial network expiration was not counting down correctly.

v7.4.0

What’s new

This update adds browser-based SSO support for Dispatch Hub and includes improvements to network settings management.

General improvements

  • SSO sign-in for Dispatch Hub now supports browser-based authentication, improving compatibility with hardware security keys and FIDO2 devices.
  • Core and Plus network options are now displayed separately for clarity.
  • Changes to network settings now require an explicit save-and-apply action.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the "Export Metadata" option for custom Message Vault retention returned an empty CSV.

v7.2.0

Bug fixes

  • Improved reliability of the v3 PTT widget.

v7.1.0

What’s new

This update includes small fixes for QR codes and console indicators.

Bug fixes

  • Gateways will no longer appear multiple times in the Management Console menu.
  • Invite your team QR codes now continue to work properly after a settings update.
  • The sub-admin star indicator now displays correctly for users with full web console access.

v7.0.0

What’s new

This update streamlines access to translations for PLUS networks and improves map display.

General improvements

  • Translations are now enabled automatically for networks that upgrade to PLUS, so they can start using translations right away.

Bug fixes

  • Location markers with coordinates [0,0] will no longer appear on the map.

v6.20.0

What’s new

This release adds more control over Message Vault by allowing it to be disabled in settings and introduces new configuration options for automatic volume increase. It also includes several usability improvements, such as clearer messaging, updated Gateway Alarm wording, and streamlined channel options, along with a fix that ensures successful channel imports display a confirmation screen.

Feature updates

Message Vault

  • Message Vault can now be disabled directly from settings.

Automatic volume increase

  • The automatic volume increase feature has been enhanced with additional configuration options. You can now choose when the volume increase is applied: Always, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.
  • The default setting has been updated to 10 minutes.

General improvements

  • Updated the text shown when selecting Add Message Vault from the history screen.
  • To reduce confusion, the options to add Ella to dynamic and dispatch channels have been removed. This change does not affect functionality, as Ella did not operate in those channels.
  • Wording for several Gateway Alarm settings has been updated to better reflect how the feature behaves.

Bug fixes

  • Successfully completing a channel import now displays a confirmation screen indicating the import was successful, instead of a blank screen.

v6.19.0

What’s new

This release introduces QR Assist, letting teams set up help points anywhere a QR code can be posted. It also expands Message Vault with more flexible text-message downloading. Finally, it includes fixes that address login issues, improve how shared devices are displayed in Dispatch Hub, and resolve problems with browsing AI Digests.

New feature

QR Assist

QR Assist is here, giving you a simple way to place help points anywhere you can post a QR code. Let your teams cover more ground with less effort, improving support without kiosk logistics.

Feature updates

Message Vault

  • Text messages in Message Vault can now be downloaded individually or in batches.

Bug fixes

  • Browsing older AI Digests will no longer trigger an "Unauthorized" popup or server error.
  • For Zello Enterprise Server users, display names for shared devices now appear correctly in Dispatch Hub.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented logging into Zello using a QR code.
  • Fixed an issue where the Join button did not function after opening an invite link.
  • Resolved an issue that prevented users from logging into the console through Okta.