Release Notes 03/2026

Check out the latest updates and improvements to Merlyn Origin.

Origin Desktop App v2.16.1.

• Simplified network Allowlist for Merlyn endpoints

  • See the updated list here - https://merlynorigin.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22454317394452-Merlyn-Origin-Network-Allow-List
     

• Authenticated proxy support

  • Districts with proxy authentication can now use Merlyn within their proxy

• Remote connection improvements

  • Fixed a bug causing the remote to connect slowly or not at all after a reboot
     

• Overlay displays correctly on MacOS

  • The Merlyn overlay and popups will now display as expected in MacOS
     

• Optimizes audio volume retrieval for commands involving changing audio levels 

• Show a spinner when recovering from a crash 

• Other minor bugfixes and performance improvements