WINK ONVIF Studio 1.3.0 Adds LibVLCSharp Integration and Native Apple Silicon Support

ORLANDO, FL - August 20, 2025 - WINK Streaming, a leader in professional video streaming solutions, today announced the release of WINK ONVIF Studio 1.3.0, featuring LibVLCSharp integration for enhanced media playback and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. This major update delivers significant performance improvements and expanded codec support for security professionals and system integrators.

            Key Features in Version 1.3.0
            LibVLCSharp Integration: Professional-grade media engine for superior video playback
Native Apple Silicon Support: Optimized for M1/M2/M3 Macs without Rosetta 2
Hardware Acceleration: Native hardware decoding on all platforms
Modern Codec Support: H.265/HEVC, VP9, and other advanced codecs
2x Faster Discovery: Parallel camera scanning reduces discovery time
30% Memory Reduction: Optimized for multi-camera operations

        

Professional Media Playback with LibVLCSharp

The integration of LibVLCSharp brings VLC's battle-tested media engine to WINK ONVIF Studio, providing users with professional-grade video playback capabilities. This enhancement delivers hardware-accelerated decoding, reduced CPU usage, and support for modern codecs including H.265/HEVC and VP9.

"By leveraging LibVLCSharp, we've dramatically improved the video streaming experience in WINK ONVIF Studio," said the WINK development team. "Users will notice smoother playback, lower latency, and better handling of challenging network conditions."

Native Performance on Apple Silicon

Version 1.3.0 includes a dedicated ARM64 build for Apple Silicon Macs, running natively on M1, M2, and M3 processors. This native support eliminates the need for Rosetta 2 translation, resulting in better performance and significantly improved battery life on MacBook models.

Enhanced Performance and Reliability

Beyond the major architectural changes, version 1.3.0 includes numerous performance optimizations:

Parallel camera discovery reduces scan times by up to 50%
Memory usage reduced by 30% during multi-camera operations
Enhanced network resilience for packet loss and interruptions
Improved error messages with actionable solutions

Continued Commitment to Free Professional Tools

WINK ONVIF Studio remains completely free for both personal and commercial use, continuing WINK's commitment to providing professional-grade tools to the security industry. The software includes enterprise features typically found only in commercial solutions, such as 2-way audio support, real-time event monitoring, and comprehensive PTZ control.

Availability

WINK ONVIF Studio 1.3.0 is available immediately for download at https://wink.co/wink-onvif-studio. The release includes platform-specific builds for:

Windows 10/11 (x64) - 65MB
macOS Intel (x64) - 58MB
macOS Apple Silicon (ARM64) - 57MB
Linux (x64) - 62MB

Users with version 1.2.0 or earlier will receive automatic update notifications when launching the application.

About WINK Streaming

WINK Streaming provides professional video streaming solutions for government agencies, transportation departments, and enterprise customers worldwide. The company's products enable reliable, secure video delivery for mission-critical applications including traffic management, public safety, and security operations.

Contact Information

Email: onvifstudio@wink.co
Website: https://wink.co
Download: https://wink.co/wink-onvif-studio

WINK ONVIF Studio is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). The software is free for both personal and commercial use but cannot be resold or modified for redistribution.