2024 April 18
AircoveOS v4.7.2
In this release, we:
- Added instructions on the sign-in screen for resetting your Aircove.
- Fixed an issue that occasionally caused Aircove to sign out of your ExpressVPN account in the event of a power cut.
- Improved connection reliability when using Lightway.
2024 March 4
AircoveOS v4.7.1
In this release, we:
- Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented the dashboard from loading.
- Updated the UI for better performance and stability.
- Updated the SSL certificate.
2024 February 6
AircoveOS v4.7.0
In this release, we:
- Added a new notification center and internet connection status indicator to the dashboard.
- Added Lightway’s new Dynamic MTU feature which automatically adapts to your VPN connection’s path MTU. This ensures a seamless connection over varied network environments.
- Made it easier for you to set up advanced protection features.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented firmware updates from being manually uploaded.
- Fixed an issue that would pause progress bars whenever the browser window was in the background.
- Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented the dashboard from loading.
2023 December 1
AircoveOS v4.6.1
In this release, we:
- Added an additional Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size option for internet service providers that might require it.
- Added new country flags for additional VPN locations.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Eero routers from connecting to the Internet through Aircove.
2023 November 7
AircoveOS v4.6.0
In this release, we:
- Changed the icon shown when adding Aircove to your iOS/Android home screen.
- Improved the setup experience for new users.
- Improved the sidebar navigation to save space for your device groups.
- Added help messages to explain what happens when your local network settings are changed.
- Updated the SSL certificate.
2023 September 15
AircoveOS v4.5.3
In this release, we fixed a bug that prevented blocklists from being downloaded in rare scenarios.
2023 September 5
AircoveOS v4.5.2
In this release, we:
- Added new functionality that lets you drag and drop Device Groups to reorder them.
- Added a visible tag to the default Device Group.
- Fixed some bugs with keyboard navigation.
- Fixed a bug in the location picker.
- Added DTLS 1.3 support to Lightway. This means you’ll get a faster and more secure connection experience.
2023 August 10
AircoveOS v4.5.1
In this release, we:
- Improved localization for non-English languages.
- Added an additional Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size option for internet service providers that might require it.
- Fixed a bug which prevented blocklists from being downloaded in some countries.
- Fixed a bug which prevented the restoring of a settings backup file.
- Fixed a bug with keyboard navigation during setup.
2023 July 13
AircoveOS v4.5.0
In this release, we introduced advanced protection, a new suite of features offering additional safety and security to you and your family. When enabled, advanced protection can:
- Block trackers
- Block malicious sites
- Block ads
- Block adult sites
- Limit internet access time for devices
2023 June 15
AircoveOS v4.4.2
In this release, we:
- Improved localization for non-EN regions.
- Fixed a rare bug where you were unable to change Wi-Fi names.
2023 May 19
AircoveOS v4.4.1
In this release, we:
- Made Device Group settings persist between signing in and out of your ExpressVPN account.
- Made improvements to the onboarding navigation.
- Added a help message for rare situations where the software won’t update.
- Fixed a bug which prevented accessing port-forwarded devices by WAN IP from inside the LAN (local network).
- Fixed a bug which prevented the correct version displaying the first time you install AircoveOS.
- Fixed a bug to ensure Custom DNS works on “No VPN” device groups.
- Fixed some localization bugs.
- Improved connectivity for some countries.
2023 March 13
AircoveOS v4.4.0
In this release, we:
- Translated the Aircove dashboard into 16 languages to make it easier to use; Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish. You can change the language under Advanced Settings > Router Settings at expressvpnrouter.com.
- Improved the layout of the location picker to make other options (No VPN, No Internet, and MediaSteamer) easier to find.
- Added a 30-day ExpressVPN free trial for eligible Aircoves and customers.
- Made the status LED flash white while Aircove is starting up to help you know what state it is in.
- Fixed a bug that prevented individual devices from behaving correctly after changing the IP address configuration of the local network.
- Fixed a bug that could sometimes prevent manual updates from installing when using Firefox.
- Reduced instances where you might see a ”Connection to router lost” message.
- Improved connectivity for some countries.
2022 December 20
AircoveOS v4.2.0
- In this release, we added Lightway Passthrough. This allows ExpressVPN apps on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux devices to connect to ExpressVPN locally without being interrupted by any existing VPN connections from the router. This feature works automatically without needing any configuration.
2022 November 23
AircoveOS v4.1.0
In this release, we added:
- A connection helper to assist you in getting online faster.
- Support for static WAN IP addresses that some ISPs require.
- Support for custom DNS when the VPN is disconnected. This prevents your ISP from observing DNS activity.
- Hints to help you set static LAN device IP addresses.
2022 November 3
AircoveOS v4.0.9
- In this release, we improved connectivity for some countries.
2022 October 27
AircoveOS v4.0.8
In this release, we:
- Fixed a bug that might have kept you from activating ExpressVPN in rare circumstances.
- Added an advanced setting that lets you change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size for internet service providers that might require it.
2022 October 18
AircoveOS v4.0.7
- In this release, we fixed some bugs and improved connectivity for some countries.
2022 September 30
AircoveOS v4.0.6
- In this release, we added a toggle in the settings to turn WPA3 Wi-Fi security on or off.
2022 September 22
AircoveOS v4.0.5
- In this release, we launched AircoveOS—built for ExpressVPN Aircove, our very own VPN router.