What's new in Skykit this quarter, newest first. For the full year, see Skykit 2026 Release Notes [link to 2026 hub article page].
Labels used in this article
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| New | A feature or capability that wasn't available before |
| Improved | An existing feature that works better or does more |
| Hardware | A new device or hardware update |
| Notice | Something you may need to act on, like a lifecycle change |
| Tip | A helpful how-to for a feature you already have |
At a glance
- Restricted Installer role for field technicians
- Mobile and tablet-friendly Control for on-site work
- Spanish interface across Beam, Control, and Accounts
- Factory reset devices remotely from Control
- New E500 Media Player
New: Restricted Installer role (beta)
Product: Skykit Accounts, Skykit Control
Released: March 17, 2026
Who it's for: Teams that use field technicians or installers
Give installers the permissions they need to set up devices without giving them access to full administrative settings. Installers see a simplified device page in Control with just what they need on site.
Availability: Available by request while in beta. Contact support@skykit.com to turn it on.
Get started: User Roles: Which Role Fits Who? · User Roles in Skykit Control
Improved: Mobile and tablet-friendly Control
Product: Skykit Control
Released: March 17, 2026
Who it's for: Installers and on-site staff
Control now works better on phones and tablets, so you can check and update devices while you're standing in front of them.
New: Spanish interface
Product: Skykit Beam, Skykit Control, Skykit Accounts
Released: February 19, 2026
Who it's for: Spanish-speaking users
Skykit is now available in Spanish. Menus, settings, messages, date pickers, and event history all follow your selected language.
Get started: Enable Other Languages in Skykit
New: Factory reset from Control
Product: Skykit Control
Released: February 19, 2026
Who it's for: Administrators
Send a Factory Reset command to a device from its Status tab, without needing someone on site.
Get started: Status Tab · When would I need to perform a factory reset?
Hardware: Skykit E500 Media Player
Announced: March 2026
Availability: Available now
A high-performance media player built for demanding visual content.
Learn more: E500 Setup Guide
Other improvements
Skykit Control
- Improved Wi-Fi management: better handling of Wi-Fi networks on the Network tab, for devices on older and newer player versions. (February 2)
- Pin the menu open: keep the left navigation menu pinned open. (February 2)
- App switcher for everyone: the app menu now shows for all users, including Control-only tenants. (February 2)
- Display on/off tip: the bulk commands dialog now explains that CEC must be enabled for display on/off commands to work. (February 2)
- Smarter firmware downloads: the Download Firmware button turns on when newer firmware or an over-the-air update is available. (January 15)
- Clearer naming: the commands list now says "Apps" instead of "APKs." (January 15)
- Switch accounts faster: a link to account selection is now in your profile menu. (March 17)
- Cleaner screenshot history: screenshots more than a year old no longer appear. (February 19)
Skykit Beam
- See where shared playlists come from: the content picker shows which tenant shared a playlist with you. (February 23)
- Faster layout editing: layout zone images no longer reload every time you make a change. (February 23)
Skykit Accounts
- Copy tenant codes and usernames straight from list views. (January 12)
- Clearer loading: the Tenants page shows a loading indicator while apps load, instead of "no apps available." (February 17)
- Clearer bulk delete: the delete prompt tells you when multiple users will be deleted. (February 17)
Fixes
Skykit Control
- Fixed an issue where displays could appear online after labels were applied.
- Fixed recent reports not appearing in the reports list. Download links now stay disabled until a report is ready.
- Fixed Live View not resetting after a failed connection.
- Fixed a missing timezone option.
Skykit Beam
- Fixed custom dashboard settings not saving.
- Fixed some PowerPoint files not opening.
- Fixed being unable to change media on newly created Tasks.
- Fixed dashboard sign-in options not updating when switching providers.
- Fixed the browser tab icon flashing for white-labeled accounts.
- Display pairing codes now must be exactly 8 characters, which prevents pairing errors.
Skykit Accounts
- Fixed Control links appearing greyed out for users who do have access.
- Fixed tenant lists not loading every tenant in large accounts.
- Fixed users sometimes getting stuck on the sign-in loading screen.
- Fixed the language menu sometimes not appearing.
Content sharing
- Fixed tenant search and scrolling when choosing tenants to share with.
Tip: Account-level vs. tenant-level access
| Access level | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Account-level | Billing, master settings, and all tenants | IT administrators |
| Tenant-level | Content and displays for specific locations or divisions | Regional managers and content creators |
Learn more: Tenant Structure · Tenants
More release notes: 2026 overview [link to hub page] · Q1 2026 [link to Q1 page] · Q2 2026 [link to Q2 page] · Q3 2026 [link to Q3 page]
Questions about any of these updates? Email support@skykit.com