Who can upgrade?
Anyone who holds a valid BazePort Service Agreement (BSA) or BazePort Support and/or Software Upgrade Agreement (SLA) is entitled to this upgrade, as this is part of our product design and development commitment. Installation and upgrades are done automatically and require no action from your side. The new BazePort version is released gradually using staged rollout, starting today.
If you have yet to enter into an agreement but are interested in upgrading your current BazePort installation, please get in touch with us via email at support@bazeport.com for more information.
We recommend that you always run the latest software release for the best performance and experience.
The BazePort 8.6 release is implemented for our clients over the air. No downtime, planning, nor on-site installs are needed.
Software compatibility
All previous versions of the BazePort IPTV system can upgrade to BazePort 8.6, even systems running older versions.
For installations running BazePort version 5. x, 6. x, 7. x or 8. x. This upgrade does not require redeploying the BazePort client (set-top box/CT unit).
Upgrades from BazePort version 4. x to 8.6 should only be performed after consulting your system administrator, BazePort support provider, or the vendor Baze Technology. If you need to know the status of your current BazePort Service Agreement, please ask us by sending an email to: support @ bazeport.com
Hardware compatibility
BazePort 8.6 can be used with the following BazePort units:
- BazePort set-top box model CT-2211
The following set-top box models are end-of-support / end-of-life but can still run BazePort 8.6: CT-2191, CT-2151, CT-2152, CT- 128, CT-126, CT-125 (Intel and AMD version but with reduced performance), CT-114, CT-113 (Veriton, 3600, 3700). CT-116 touch screen “all-in-one model“ can also use the BazePort 8.6 without the touchscreen facility. BazePort 8.6 requires the use of remote control.
- BazePort Android native app in combination with Philips professional Android TV models: MediaSuite 5014/5114/5214 series and MediaSuite 6014/6114/6214 series.
The following Philips professional hospitality TV models are end-of-life but can still run BazePort 8.6: MediaSuite 5011 series and MediaSuite 5010 series.