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This release includes the following new and enhanced features and functionality.
No new or enhanced features in this release.
No new or enhanced features in this release.
Features marked with an asterisk * require
Features marked with two asterisks ** require
Features marked with three asterisks *** require
Can now use VCS with Smartbadge ***
You can now simultaneously log into VCS and the Smartbadge. When you are logged into both devices, calls and broadcasts are handled on the Smartbadge, messages are delivered to both devices, and you can respond to messages from both devices. Setting Do Not Disturb on the Smartbadge now sets Do Not Disturb for Text and Calls on VCS.
Leaving a conversation *
You can now leave a multi-person message conversation in which you do not want to participate. The conversation is hidden when you leave it.
Forwarding to a group *
You can now specify that your messages are to be forwarded to a group or to a user.
Reason for missed call **
If you miss a call, the call log now provides the reason why you missed the call.
Time included with date in call log
If the call log includes a call from a date prior to today, the time of the call is now provided with the date.
Biometric ID now supported
If your Android device enables you to use a fingerprint ID or facial recognition to identify yourself, you can use this to access
Notification banner can be set for all users *
A configuration option in the
Your Android device must be using a supported operating system to be able to run
Vocera offers the Zebra TC52-HC, TC51-HC, and MC40-HC as enterprise-class smartphone platforms for the
Enterprise Devices are those on which Vocera does extensive device performance testing for voice quality and wireless connectivity. They are recommended for use in an enterprise environment.
These devices or OS versions meet the minimum specifications for our product. Quality of experience may vary based on manufacturer and device model. Vocera support for these devices is on a reasonable effort basis.
Vocera recommends that you do not upgrade to a new OS version until it has been validated to work correctly with
This release includes the following fixes.
VCS-20102 If you are running Android 11, the
VCS-19892 If you are logged into
VCS-19927 The list of care team members for a patient now displays the Vocera user name for each member instead of the Active Directory user name.
VCS-18121 If you are in a cellular call, receive an urgent priority notification, and then terminate the cellular call, the notification is now continued after the call is terminated.
This release includes the following known issues and limitations for versions of the
VCS-19830 On some Samsung devices, if you set Do Not Disturb on your device and receive an urgent VCS message, your device is set to Silent mode after the notification tone ends. This is a device limitation.