Changelog

Computer status change push notifications now have their own custom sounds for each status.

Fixed total locked time calculations in the status reports.

Improved the reliability of triggerring actions via Siri and Shortcuts.

The Off Helper can now run on Linux and the iOS app has been updated to support this.

The app can now trigger WoL packets via other machines on the local same network. So, if you've got computer A and computer B in your home. If A is sleeping but B is on, if you try to wake A, Off will attempt to send the WoL packet from B. If you've got a computer, for example a Raspberry Pi, that's always left on then with this setup you avoid the need to do any configuration on your router.

Some premium features are now available to free users in return for watching rewarded video ads.

Watch app is now faster to update the computer's state changes and has better error handling.

Added an option to block the warning about attempting to waking your computer when it's not in Sleep state.
Added future support for handling prelogin state on Windows computers.

Fixed Apple Watch app crashing on launch
Added Public IP Override setting. This can be used if your computer is connected to a VPN, which would normally block the app from being able to wake it.

Added error handling in the event the database fails to load.

The port used for waking up Macs over WAN is now configurable.
There's now a setting that allows you keep all the action buttons enabled regardless of the computer's state, incase the state isn't reported correctly.
Retrieving the status history is now faster.

Minor bug fixes

Even more bug fixes for the previous release, which was:

Interactive Widgets
You can now trigger almost all computer commands and media keys straight from a new widget.

New App Shortcuts
All the shortcuts have been rewritten allowing you to automate every action possible in the app.

New Siri Integrations
All features in the app can now be triggered with Siri and require zero setup.

Widgets & Complications on Apple Watch
The watch now includes smart stack compatible widgets as well as complications for seeing your computer's status and battery levels.

Redesigned Apple Watch App
The Apple Watch app has been completely rewritten with the ability to trigger more of the commands available on the iPhone app as well include more information, such as the computer's status history.

You can now see whether you're connected to the helper via local and or internet in the Computer Details screen.
If your computer loses its internet connnection, or otherwise unexpectedly goes offline, you'll now recieve this information in a push notification, if opted in.

Waking Macs now attempts a WoL packet as well as a socket connection, for Macs that seem to want to only respond to WoL requests.
The bottom upsell banner now animates onto the screen.
Fixed an issue where the shutdown confirmation could mysteriously disappear.
Full screen ads that appear after triggering an action now appear after a short delay, to allow the confirmation banner time to be read.

Minor bug fixes and improvements on the Upsell screen.

Improved handling of push notification enablement errors.
Fixed an issue when entering the password for the computer for the first time.
Improved handling of timeout errors when sending commands to computers.
Improved reliability of waking Macs.

Redesigned upsell screen.

You can now recieve push notifications whenever your computer's state changes.
You can now toggle the pre shutdown confirmation on or off.
Other minor bug fixes.

Fixed an issue where custom KwH prices were not saving.

You can now set or change the Off Helper password from the phone.
Minor bug fixes

You can now share access to your computer by sending a share link.
There's now an additional confirmation prompt shown before triggering a shutdown to prevent accidentally making your computer offline.
A number of minor UI bugs have been fixed and performance has been optimised.

The Status Report now shows an estimation of the energy your computer has used and the cost.
The Status Report now includes monthly summaries.
It's now easier to dismiss the keyboard when editing fields.
You can now add new computers by scanning a QR code on the helper app, for adding computers on networks that block Bonjour.
The UI and translations in the helper apps have now been improved.

Added Battery Info
If your Mac or PC has a battery the current level and power source, etc. will be shown in the Computer Details screen
There are also Widgets and Lock Screen Widgets available for displaying this information
Note: This feature requires you to update the Off Helper to version 2.13, (released 18th Sept 2022)

New Updates To The Off Helper
The Off Helper for PC and Mac now support automatically configuring the ports required for waking over the internet on UPnP enabled routers.

Added Lock Screen Widgets
Fixed an issue preventing Shortcuts and Siri working on iOS 16

Added Widgets to show your computer's current state

Fixed crash on iOS 14
Improved performance when selecting a custom accent color

Added Status Reports. You can now see when and for how long your computer was on, asleep, locked and off throughout the days.
Added nicer animations when the computer status changes
Some minor bug fixes.

Fixed an issue sending commands to computer when on cellular
Improved reliability of waking Macs

Fixed waking Apple Mac computers when you're not on your local network (See the help guide for how to set this up as there's an additional step).
Improved the Subscribe screen for users who have already used up their free trial.
Other minor tweaks and improvements

Added a loading spinner when waking a computer

Minor bug fixes and improvements

You can now manually set the app to stay permanently in light or dark mode, instead of using the system settings
Fixed a bug where the loading spinner wouldn't dismiss when cancelling a prompt for the computer's password
Other minor fixes and improvements

This release is packed with small improvements, bug fixes and refinements

• The Off Helper on macOS and PC is now available in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
• Fixed the computer’s last seen time showing the app’s current launch time
• Media keys now trigger thier commands faster
• Computer passwords now sync via iCloud
• Improved various translations in the App
• Added a loading spinner when sending command to the computer
• Added error messages on the macOS app for when accessibilty and system events access hasn’t been granted
• Added support for time sensitive notifications on the macOS app
• Fixed the macOS computer sometimes not becoming available for commands after sleeping
• Added generally better error messaging when commands fail to trigger
• Added detection for when Local Network access hasn’t been granted in the app
• Fixed issues scheduling commands in some locales
• Added haptic feedback for media keys
• The schedule selection prepopulates the previously selected action
• Improved handling of the Bonjour Service stopping on Windows
• Fixed an issue on the PC version when computers wouldn’t be available for commands over the internet prior to login
• Various other small improvements to the design and bug fixes

Added media controls so you can control your computer's play state as well as volume from the app.
Added a separate option for choosing between hibernating and sleeping your Windows computer.
Disabled unavailable actions on macOS when the computer is sleeping or locked.
Fixed missing animations when dismissing the send message and schedule screen.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Minor bug fixes

Improved support for waking Macs. On Macs the Wake button is now selectable when the computer is sleeping and selecting it will remotely power on the display.
To be able to take advantage of this feature you will need to install the latest version of the Off Helper app.

It's now possible to manually add computers for WOL, without having to install the Off Helper app on them
The app now reports if a computers is locked or logged off of.
Numerous other smaller bug fixes and improvements.

You can now modify the name of your computer in the app.
You can now choose a different port for your WoL magic packet to be sent to.
Added two more alternative icons.
Improved the reliabilty of the computer information and making connections.
Slight refinements to the UI .
There's now a demo mode, allowing users who install the app for the first time to interact with a demo computer to get a better idea of the app's features.

You can now choose between 3 different icons for the app.
Added a link to a guide on creating Shortcuts

The app now provides the Shortcuts app with all the possible Shortcuts it can invoke, making it easier to set them up.
The shortcuts now have new icons that do a better job of identifying the type of action.

Added the ability to send messages from your phone to the computer, which will display as notifications on the computer.
Improved the computer status information, the app now displays whether the computer is currently sleeping and if the helper app was quit.
Added system boot time information to the computer details screen.
Please update the Helper application on your PC or Mac to get access to these new features.

Fixed crash affecting users launching the app for the first time.

Added lifetime purchase option

Minor bug fixes

Off can now prevent your computers from sleeping (Please download the new update to the Off Helper application on your computer to enable this feature)
Off now automatically tries to connect to your computer over the internet if any kind of failure happens when trying to connect locally.

Minor bug fixesMinor bug fixes

Added cloud syncing. You'll now have all of your computers available on and in-sync across multiple iOS devices.