Release Notes 1.7

New & Noteworthy

Please find below the intermediary release notes of the 1.7 Release.

Version 1.7.1

This is the second bugfix release of the 1.7 release. See the Github issue tracker for a full change log.

Updating the openHAB runtime 1.7.0 to 1.7.1

Many of the fixes does not require to update the Runtime itself so it would suffice to simply replace the Binding jars in your Add-Ons folder. However, if you would like have one of these issues in the runtime fixed you will have to update the Runtime as well.

####Enhancements:

• #2965 - bintray-upload-debs: add gpg signing (@theoweiss)
• #2852 - Optimized CCU metadata extraction and support for PARTY_* datapoint for device HM-CC-RT-DN (@gerrieg)
• #2834 - Add Log Info for GPIO binding (@Speederc)
• #2790 - added outputmode 51 for led dimmers like GE-UMV200 (@georgwiltschek)
• #2770 - Added optional Timestamp to message with OBIS 7, 0, 23, 1, 0 to fix #… (@Truxen)
• #2735 - Add Log Info for GPIO binding (@Speederc)
• #2713 - [Ecobee] Changed default polling to 3 minutes; added binding example. (@watou)
• #2701 - [MAX!Cul] Ensure that associations isn't null before checking if it is empty. (@cyclingengineer)
• #2667 - Update openhab_default.cfg (@fazioa)
• #2664 - update license-maven-plugin (@slawekjaranowski)
• #2659 - [Nest] Enh: Add hvac_state property to thermostat object (@watou)
• #2650 - Rfxcom: received command logging changed from info to debug level (@paulianttila)

####Bugfixes:

• #2994 - Update copyright from 2014 to 2015 (@marcelerkel)
• #2983 - fix issue #2979 (wrong state logged if incompatible type stored in rrd) (@J-N-K)
• #2982 - eBUS Bugfix Update for 1.7.1 (@csowada)
• #2967 - fix for #1403 - makes Actions visible in Designer (@teichsta)
• #2962 - removed usage of static SimpleDateFormatter (@teichsta)
• #2949 - Add Panasonic TV to default configuration file (@dominicdesu)
• #2945 - DateTimeType isn't thread safe (@foxy82)
• #2942 - Ecobee-Binding: Suppress occasionally failing update echo cancellations. (@watou)
• #2933 - Fix for #2552. Allow the use of double quotes around state/commands in rules (@marcelerkel)
• #2930 - Nest-Binding: Suppress occasionally failing update echo cancellations. (@watou)
• #2926 - Fixed issues voor DSMR v2 and ACE4000 meters (@mvolaart)
• #2924 - Netatmo: 1.7.1 fix for issue #1820 (@robnielsen)
• #2922 - remove -Dorg.eclipse.swt.browser.DefaultType=mozilla startup parameter again (@teichsta)
• #2901 - [XBMC] Fixes properties like Player.Artist always being empty. (@marcelerkel)
• #2880 - Strip off the double quotes from the mapping command in case they exist. (@marcelerkel)
• #2878 - Error handling for cul network devices (@querdenker2k)
• #2870 - Fix state properties Plex binding latest PMS (@idserda)
• #2849 - Ecobee: two cases where tokens should be ignored or discarded. (@watou)
• #2840 - [Energenie] State response changed? (@tinnerm)
• #2833 - Fix for #2732 - Saving group as string? But datatype is double!? (@lewie)
• #2831 - Mysql fix prepared statement for issue #2705 (@lewie)
• #2829 - Heatmiser update per Issue #2177 (@SkynetHome)
• #2815 - [http] False error logged when timeout or granularity given in openhab.cfg (@watou)
• #2796 - Fix for Freebox in bridge mode (issue 2789) (@lolodomo)
• #2794 - OneWireBinding: Fix issue with tempscale config property (@Dennis650)
• #2793 - Ecobee binding bug: BigDecimal needs precision/rounding when converting to/from Celsius (@watou)
• #2786 - Weather: Fixed ForecastIO summary and icon mapping (@gerrieg)
• #2783 - updated fornax mwe plugin to 3.5.1 and removed deprecated itemis repo (@teichsta)
• #2782 - bug fixes to make insteonplm binding more robust (@berndpfrommer)
• #2774 - added indication of input encoding for google tts service (@skazi0)

Version 1.7.0

See the Github issue tracker for a full change log.

Major Features:

• #2626 - Redesigned version of onewire binding (@Dennis650)
• #2625 - Primare Binding (@vpjuslin)
• #2585 - Souliss Binding (@fazioa)
• #2576 - Frontiersiliconradio Binding (@paphko)
• #2574 - Mailcontrol Binding (@apereverzin)
• #2547 - my.openHAB Bundle (@belovictor)
• #2378 - JSR 223 Script-Engine (@smerschjohann)
• #2333 - HMS Binding (@swatchy2dot0)
• #2329 - Logitech Harmony Hub Binding (@digitaldan & @tuck182)
• #2289 - LightwaveRf Binding (@foxy82)
• #2264 - MapDb persistence service (@JSurf)
• #2233 - Autelis Binding (@digitaldan)
• #2228 - Sager WeatherCaster Binding (@clinique)
• #2227 - Enphase Energy solar system Binding (@sarnau)
• #2224 - Nest Binding (@watou)
• #2190 - Satel Integra security system Binding (@druciak)
• #2143 - Action/Rule support for the TinkerForge Binding (@theoweiss)
• #2076 - Ecobee Binding (@watou)
• #2046 - Mochad X10 Binding (@Jakey69)
• #2025 - Action/Rule support for the MiOS Bridge Binding. (@mrguessed)
• #2002 - Astro-Action (@gerrieg)
• #1987 - Panasonic TV binding (@andreheuer)
• #1950 - Google TTS bundle (@dominicdesu)
• #1929 - eBus (heating system communication protocol) Binding (@csowada)
• #1911 - DSMR Binding (@mvolaart)
• #1910 - Denon Binding (@idserda)
• #1862 - Plex Binding (@idserda)
• #1813 - Network UPS Tools (NUT) Binding (@jaroslawmazgaj)
• #1698 - Bticino/Legrand OpenWebIf Binding (@TomDeVlaminck)
• #1684 - Zibase Binding (@jit06)
• #984 - Wago Binding (@BinaryCraX)

####Enhancements:

• #2635 - [IHC] improved timeout handling (@paulianttila)
• #2632 - [Freebox] fix phone calls management (issue 2561) (@lolodomo)
• #2628 - [Git] Ignore backup files (@slawekjaranowski)
• #2619 - JPA persistence: Avoid null pointer exception if no user/password defined (@cdjackson)
• #2615 - ItemUIRegistry: Improved getLabel error logging (@paulianttila)
• #2611 - [Withings] allow multiple withings accounts (@teichsta)
• #2608 - [InsteonPLM] added 2475 SDB In-LineLinc Relay (@berndpfrommer)
• #2607 - [Weather] some updates and fixes (@gerrieg)
• #2604 - [Sonos] reduced log level for discovered non Sonos devices. (@paulianttila)
• #2598 - [IHC] Support for java 8 and simplified controller certificate… (@paulianttila)
• #2590 - [InsteonPLM] support the standard pre-2014 InsteonHub (@berndpfrommer)
• #2571 - [Milight] Added Nightmode support for the newer RGBW bulbs, Fixed brightness setting for White. (@DJCool1)
• #2570 - [Satel] Added ability to invert state (@druciak)
• #2564 - Adjust log level for DefaultAnnotationProcessor (@J-N-K)
• #2548 - code cleanup, remove skeleton Action from Prowl that does nothing (@mstolt)
• #2540 - [Fritzbox] Exception at midnight (@J-N-K)
• #2538 - [Hue] Refactor HUE int deviceNumber to String deviceId (@mstolt)
• #2534 - Improve log messages when attempting a meter reset (@sumnerboy12)
• #2532 - Add extended configuration to rrd4j persistence (@J-N-K)
• #2529 - [MongoDB] update MongoDB driver to the latest version to support MongoDB 3.0 (@hoegertn)
• #2527 - [Epson] Improvements (@paulianttila)
• #2521 - [Squeezebox] Fix so Squeezebox actions automatically reconnects (@sumnerboy12)
• #2520 - Added Insteon Device Type model 2457D2 - LampLinc Dimmer (@jhuizingh)
• #2514 - [Hue] Update the HUE binding to work with non continuous device numbers on the... (@mstolt)
• #2513 - [InsteonPLM] Various fixes and improvements to InsteonPLM (@berndpfrommer)
• #2506 - [PiLight] Support for Contact items (@idserda)
• #2500 - Update debug logging for configuration converter (@cdjackson)
• #2499 - [Daikin] Remove httpclient lib and use Import-Package (@sumnerboy12)
• #2496 - [Weather] Added chancetstorms to Wunderground common-id mapping (@gerrieg)
• #2495 - Support for sending PRESS_* events to the Homematic server. (@gerrieg)
• #2487 - Updated OpenSprinkler plugin to support new API versions (@CrackerStealth)
• #2479 - Improved GenericItemProvider (@paulianttila)
• #2475 - Updates to Mqttitude binding in preparation for new iOS/Android apps (@sumnerboy12)
• #2473 - Make changing of state asynchronous to fix continous sending of dimmer commands (@dominicdesu)
• #2469 - New features for Freebox binding: (@lolodomo)
• #2464 - WeatherBinding: Use of API v2 and support of uvIndex and dewpoint (@robbyb67)
• #2457 - screensaver state support (@nmfaraujo)
• #2452 - For MongoDB config, added example url and sensible defaults (@jhuizingh)
• #2450 - DSCAlarm Binding: OpenHAB2 Compatibility Issue and Partition Arm Mode Message Change (@RSStephens)
• #2446 - Support for pilight 6.0 (@idserda)
• #2439 - System binding: added support to query file system statistics (@paulianttila)
• #2432 - InsteonPLM binding: introduce "related" devices, feature groups, and bug fixes (@berndpfrommer)
• #2427 - Enhance SNMP binding (Issue #2426) (@J-N-K)
• #2424 - [satel] Basic support for rollershutter items added (@druciak)
• #2412 - [CometVisu] Support for PersistenceService (for Charts) and GroupFunctions added (@peuter)
• #2409 - Make mysql persistent documentation more clear (@schinken)
• #2136 - Refactor zwave initialisation to improve stability (@cdjackson)
• #2603 - zwave crc 16 encapsulation command class implemented (@pluimpje)
• #2327 - Reduced zwave wakeup time to improve battery life (@cdjackson)
• #2143, #2417 - TinkerForge Binding new devices: Joystick, Linear Poti, Dual Button Bricklet, PTC Bricklet, Industrial Dual 0-20mA Bricklet, Solid State Relay Bricklet. Full support for Brick DC and Brick Servo. Tinkerforge API update to 2.1.4. Authentication support for brickd. Tactile feature for Dualbutton, LCD Buttons, Joystick Button. (@theoweiss)
• #2141 - systemd support for the openHAB runtime deb package (@theoweiss)
• #2347 - [Icons] Added more advanced icons (@cniweb)

####Bugfixes:

• #2645 - Fix for #2210 - Dimmer item keeps sending INCREASING/DECREASING command (@sja)
• #2641 - Incorrect sourcepath for joda-time library in persistence bundle (@dominicdesu)
• #2623 - Add anchor to proxy URL (@LukeOwncloud)
• #2618 - Fix for #2031 - Enocean temperature sensors cause NullPointerException in version 1.6.1 binding (@wnagele)
• #2613 - One KNX command causes two busevents (@lewie)
• #2607 - Weather: some updates and fixes (@gerrieg)
• #2606 - Fixed toString in PointType (@teichsta)
• #2603 - Bugfix for WeMo Devices with new OWRT Firmware not being discovered (@hmerk)
• #2602 - Set max value of saturation and brightness to 254 as defined by Hue API (@dominicdesu)
• #2589 - fixes #2556 - Syntax error in demo.rules (@teichsta)
• #2579 - Fixed error in KNX logging statements (used for autoRefresh). (@planetrenner-martin)
• #2577 - zwave: Invalid CommandClass type causes ClassCastException at startup (@johkin)
• #2563 - Update Classic UI footer (@J-N-K)
• #2561 - Freebox binding: outgoing phone calls are bypassed (@lolodomo)
• #2555 - Runtime logs a warning on startup (@kaikreuzer)
• #2550 - OpenSprinkler Bugfix: Addon Silently fails to load when numberOfSprinklers is defined (@CrackerStealth)
• #2545 - Fix broken color-picker in Classic UI (@J-N-K)
• #2519 - Fix for influxdb type handling (@theoweiss, @Chel)
• #2518 - TF binding: Fix for configuration handling of device aliases (@theoweiss)
• #2512 - Use name of sitemap file when creating sitemap page bean, as it may be d... (@llamahunter)
• #2507 - - fixes broken refresh/update (@peuter)
• #2503 - MySQL-Persistence: Add errCnt++ to getTable and check connection (@Dennis650)
• #2485 - Milight bugfix (@idserda)
• #2482 - Small fix to avoid NullPointerException (@marcelrv)
• #2481 - Fix issue #2467 (@J-N-K)
• #2480 - Fixed encoding problem of room and device names. (@habnefrage)
• #2476 - fix for Issue #2460: removed references to non-existent tests from generators (@gernoteger)
• #2471 - Bugfix für wrong json time format in rrd-data (@peuter)
• #2468 - fix-logging-for-failed-to-create-db-table (@LukeOwncloud)
• #2467 - KNX variable never get data (@nurgaleevarman)
• #2465 - fix for Issue #2460: remove references to non-existent tests from Generators (@gernoteger)
• #2462 - fixed bug #2428 for serial w/o new baudrate/parity settings (@gernoteger)
• #2448 - Bugfix: Handle multiline messages from MAX!Cube (@habnefrage)
• #2445 - Fix issue #1845 (@J-N-K)
• #2428 - CUL broken under Mac OS X Yosemite (1.7.0 Snapshot) (@bytedealer)
• #2425 - Milight Binding - percentage change (@jdr0berts)
• #2393 - Fix for issue #2392 (catch 22 if statement) (@9037568)
• #2390 - allow negative values for setpoint widget ranges (@kaikreuzer)
• #2373 - fix wiki links (@SubOptimal)
• #2371 - Bug fix for KNX binding, Time update from ntp in March #2330 (@Snickermicker)
• #2368 - Add support for ecobee3 remote sensors + bug fixes (@watou)
• #2362 - Core-Rules: Execution context trashed in RuleEngine.executeRules, Thread Safety (@mrguessed)
• #2345 - Fix: Error on creating tables for DateTimeItems (@Dennis650)
• #2336 - Update setpoint.html (@sja)
• #2334 - Rfxcom itemstates (@juri8)
• #2331 - Attempt to fix for bug #1344 (again) (@Snickermicker)
• #2325 - MiOS Tools - For Percentages, the %% should be inside the String/Format of the Item (@mrguessed)
• #2320 - DSCAlarm Binding Features and Fixes (@RSStephens)
• #2315 - Correcting Netatmo bug #2314 (@clinique)
• #2141 - Fix permission issues for runtime deb package (@theoweiss)
• #2211 - Influxdb fix for restoring switch or contact state (@theoweiss)
• #1697 - Weather: Update yahoo weather XSLs and add german scale for humidex (@cniweb)

####Removals:

• none

Major API changes

• none

Updating the openHAB runtime 1.6 to 1.7

If you have a running openHAB runtime 1.6 installation, you can easily update it to version 1.7 by following these steps:

1. Unzip the runtime 1.7 and all required addons to a new installation folder
2. Replace the folder "configurations" by the version from your 1.6 installation
3. Copy all other customizations you might have done to the new installation (e.g. additional images, sounds, etc.)

If you use the openHAB deb packages from the apt repository

1. Add this line to your sources.list: "deb http://dl.bintray.com/openhab/apt-repo stable main“
2. Open a command-line and execute: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade

NOTE: The upgrade process may overwrite your start script, so any custom modifications added to the openHAB launch command may need to be re-customized. An example of this is the use of named serial port instances with the option -Dgnu.io.rxtx.SerialPorts=/dev/ttyAMA0. A restart may also be required.