The beta release of our Blu-ray players is here! We’ve set up a small pilot group to give feedback on some basic features before we start sales to the general public.
The purpose of this blog is to update you on the player’s progress and provide a forum for your feedback. We’ve also put together a roadmap for those interested in knowing the features the player will support. Come back often for the latest information!
Beta (June 30th)
The player will support:
- Both DVD and Blu-ray formats.
- Watching family friendly presentations based on your personal settings.
- Blocking movies based on MPA rating (Parental Controls).
- Player improvements manually installed via the players wireless connection.
Known Issues:
- .5 to 1 second pause when content is skipped during playback.
- FFWD/RWD/Chapter Forward/Chapter Back are not supported.
- Movie Filters can only be retrieved using a standard USB filter stick.
Version 1.0 (August)
The player will now also support:
- FFWD/RWD/Chapter Forward/Chapter Back supported.
- Movie Filters retrieved automatically via the built-in wireless connection or a standard USB filter stick.
- Player improvements automatically installed via the players wireless connection.
- Other fixes for important issues raised by the beta group.
Known Issues:
- .5 to 1 second pause when content is skipped.
Version 2.0 (September)
The player will now also support:
- Completely updated design for the user interface (screenshot provided).
Known Issues:
- .5 to 1 second pause when content is skipped.
Version 3.0 (October)
The player will now also support:
- Seamless playback during skip events (.5 to 1 second pauses no longer occur)
- Basic user account management now available directly through the player.
Version 4.0 (November)
The player will now also support:
- Tablet and Mobile interface
- Ability to prevent or allow playback of specific movie titles
ClearPlay - Features 
So totally stoked about release (FINALLY!!) of BluRay Clearplayer! Thrilled to be a part of the beta group and anxiously awaiting arrival!
Yes, us too. It has taken us longer than we wanted but we think it will be worth it. Thanks for being part of the beta group! We appreciate your feedback and your patience!
A couple question about the Roadmap. #1 Will the shipped player come with the first Beta build or 1.0? #2 How close to reality will the release schedule match the real calendar? Another words, will 1.0 come out in early August, end of August or possibly as late as September?
Hi Ken, great questions. The player will ship with the beta build. As for the roadmap those are general dates. We have architected the player so that we can upgrade the firmware as we complete things instead of having to wait for pre-determined releases. So we will be releasing features and bug fixes weekly and maybe more frequently as the development team completes items. I hope that helps.
Thanks. From the ClearPlay website it looks like only a small handful of movies, currently have BluRay filters. How long before that changes?
Yes, that’s correct. We will be providing blu-ray filters for new releases moving forward and then working to backfill blu-ray filters for the existing DVD filter library by the end of the year.
How does one become a blu-ray beta tester?
We’d love to have you be part of the group. Go ahead and give our customer center a call at 866-788-6992 and they’ll get you set up.