It seems the new mobile app does not support rotation on a mobile device. I use mine on a Samsung tablet in my Kitchen. I was hoping to switch to the mobile app instead of the web based dashboard. Will this be resolved in a future release?
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If it's a static dashboard on a mounted tablet, what is the benefit of using the mobile app versus using a browser?
Because he can
The question was what benefit is there from using the app for a mounted tablet dashboard. if you're going to butt in, at least answer the question asked.
We are looking into adding support for rotation on displays larger than a typical phone on Android. Mobile views will most likely stay in portrait view but we will see.
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At first, I assumed the app would provide further functionality beyond the web version, such as user based access, etc. However, after review it is actually just the same thing. I have had some issues with tiles not updating correctly in the web based dashboard that require closing it and reopening. Still, I think having the ability to use it in landscape would be beneficial at some point. For now, I will continue using the web dashboard shortcuts.
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I don't think the 'native app' will change that behavior. Ultimately, it's just native mobile chrome wrapped around a browser window, I believe it is a Xamarin app.
You would be incorrect. Both apps are native code.
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EDIT:Fixed meme fail
Unsure why you think Patrick would be lying?
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It's not like I have access to the code or anything 
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Wasn’t what I was implying. I was conveying surprise. Meme fail.
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I would also like the app to be able to rotate to portrait on smaller devices. I note that it does rotate on my ipads, but not my iPhone and not on my Kindle Fire 7. I wanted to wall mount the Kindle horizontally to use as a keypad replacement as I think it looks better. It would be easier for a novice like me if the app rotated. I would then just need to use Fully Kiosk and the app.
I just bought a cheap iPad so I could use as a wall Mount dashboard (and allow my roomies to use the paid lighting effects I bought for my hue lighting from 3rd Party apps). Was surprised to find that the app won’t rotate into landscape on the 10.2” iPads. Is this something still in the works? Would rather use the app vs a web browser.
