2026-06-09 - thingsHub 8.6.0
Overview: This release, 8.6.0, introduces predictable login language selection for localized user onboarding, integrates inline label management directly within the device overview sidebar, and transitions site floorplan editing to the Advanced Map Component. Key focus areas include smoother asset search and data-filtering workflows, enhanced visibility for system dependencies, and an upgraded framework infrastructure using the latest stable development tools.
New Features
Predictable Login Localization : Establishes a clear priority structure for platform translations to ensure a predictable interface language. The authenticated user profile language takes permanent priority over temporary login page selections, which now only apply as a session preference. For first-time visits, the system evaluates tenant configurations and browser signals to display the correct initial layout.
Sidebar Label Management Operators can now rename or delete device labels directly from the device overview sidebar.
Inline label management from the Device Overview page, with changes instantly reflected across all associated Devices, Data Tables, Integrations, and Tracking Algorithms.
Multilingual Public Tracking Links : External user viewing shared public asset pages can now dynamically switch the display language to their preferred setting for clearer tracking visibility.
Initial public page localization based on browser language signals, with manual dropdown preferences preserved in the browser.
Enhancements
Floorplan Editing: Updating a floorplan now supports opacity adjustments from 10% to 100% to ensure better alignment and precise resizing during the editing process.
Grid Header Copy Capability: Troubleshooting workflows are now accelerated by allowing users to double-click any grid header in the Kendo Time Series Grid to instantly copy technical field names for data analysis.
Clarified Form Validation Feedback: Validation feedback within the Notifications settings tab has been standardized to display clear, user-friendly inline messages directly below input fields instead of floating tooltips.
Bug Fixes
Asset Inventory Search Stability: Resolved an issue where automatic filtering during active typing caused the asset view search field to lose cursor focus and block continuous text input.
Device Automation Dropdown Layout: Fixed a visual layout bug where the Time Schedule dropdown displayed empty white space instead of a proper default placeholder when no time selection was present.