v1.1.0 - Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements

Release v1.1.0 - Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements

Release Date: February 17, 2026

🎯 What's New

This release focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes based on real-world usage feedback. The priority system now works more reliably, and Alexa integration is compatible with the latest Media Player updates.

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🐛 Bug Fixes

Idle Rotation System

• Fixed: Priority checking between rotation pages
  • Previously, high-priority events could be blocked during rotation
  • Now checks priority state after each page (clock → temp → date)
  • Prevents interruption of timer/alarm notifications
  • Smoother transitions with proper state validation

Alexa Timer/Alarm Integration

• Fixed: Compatibility with latest Alexa Media Player integration
  • Added 2-second debounce to prevent false triggers
  • More stable notification delivery
  • Reduced spurious state change triggers
  • Added display state validation before commands

Event-Driven Queue System

• Fixed: Media player notification spam
  • Added 1-second debounce for media player state changes
  • Prevents multiple notifications during playback transitions
  • Better handling of rapid state changes
  • Improved queue stability

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✨ Improvements

Timer Warning System (Major Rewrite)

The timer warning system has been completely redesigned for reliability.

Key Changes:

• ✅ Continuous monitoring with while-loop
• ✅ Real-time countdown tracking
• ✅ More reliable 30-second warning window (25-30 seconds)
• ✅ Prevents duplicate warnings with flag mechanism
• ✅ Automatic cleanup on timer completion
• ✅ Safety limit (2-hour max monitoring)

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📚 Documentation Updates

• Updated automation examples with new debouncing syntax
• Added troubleshooting section for timer warning system
• Documented priority checking behavior
• Clarified compatibility with Alexa Media Player integration

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🔄 Migration Guide

No breaking changes! Simply update the automation file.

See full CHANGELOG.md for detailed technical changes.

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Made with ❤️ in Egypt 🇪🇬
By the hands of: Mohamed Eid

v1.1.0 - Stability and reliability improvements

Smart Clock Display System v1.0.0 - Initial Release

First Stable Release

What's included

• Complete event-driven automation suite
• Alexa Timer/Alarm integration
• 30+ device monitoring
• Auto-brightness (sunrise/sunset)
• Full documentation

Requirements

• Home Assistant
• Tasmota MAX7219 firmware
• MQTT Broker