Firmware version 1.2.40 is now being released gradually, keep an eye out! Highlights of this update include: RS232 Custom Commands, Wi-Fi Static IP Configuration & Emby TV Show Episode Count. Enjoy a more seamless and intelligent Zidoo experience by updating now!
Here’s the full changelog for Zidoo 8K Series Firmware Update v1.2.40, released around August 28–29, 2025, covering models like Z9X 8K, Z30 PRO, Z3000 PRO and UHD8000:
Added Qobuz Connect function
Fixed issue where Jellyfin occasionally had no data
Added display of total number of TV episodes in Emby
Optimized Emby trailers playback (fixing occasional failure)
Optimized display of Emby movie detail interface
Fixed issue where some Plex servers failed to connect
Added Plex sort saving function
Added RS232 custom command function
Optimized playback of certain 8K 120 Hz movies
Fixed issue where some movies would not play after generating playback records
Fixed issue where poster wall manual search interface did not display series covers
Fixed issue where poster wall covers did not display ratings and watched icons
Optimized information display in poster wall detail interface
Fixed issue where subtitles of some movies caused playback to exit automatically
Fixed issue where some HDR10 videos failed to output HDR10
Fixed issue where some external SUP special-effect subtitles could not be displayed
Fixed issue with incorrect display of audio track country information for some movies
Optimized default subtitle function
Added MPLS display corresponding to movie titles
Optimized issue where pressing the remote confirm key quickly occasionally failed to display playback info
Added spectrum zoom display in music player
Optimized skip track function in music library list
Fixed issue where PCM audio occasionally had no sound or stutter when resuming playback after pause
Fixed issue where some iOS videos could not play
Fixed issue where default audio in some videos could cause playback to freeze
Fixed issue with KKBOX occasionally logging out automatically
Optimized issue where Internet Radio occasionally had no data
Added Laut.FM music service
Added Hotmix music service
Added SDR.BT2020 output
Added Wi-Fi static IP settings
Fixed incorrect Jellyfin playback records
Optimized some interface displays
Fixed issue where 96 kHz video output was downsampled to 48 kHz
Fixed incorrect display of audio tracks from some sources
Fixed issue where some AV1 videos could not be played
(Again) Added Laut.FM music service (duplicate entry)
(Again) Added Hotmix music service (duplicate entry)
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