Grid update 48 release notes

The latest Grid update is here and brings a few big new features.

Using a smartphone with Grid

Grid now works directly with your smartphone, and no longer requires additional apps to work.

Download the guide (PDF)

• Send and receive calls via Grid
• Use your Grid voice on calls
• Listen to your calls through your device
• Send and receive text messages
• Read symbolised text messages
• Read out your messages

New Facebook grid set

Grid 48 introduces the all new Facebook grid set for Windows. Post, browse, send messages, add photos and more with the fully accessible grid set. Add the new grid set in Menu – Add grid set – Accessible apps

Find out more

We also have a complete guide to the new grid set that you can download below.

Facebook Getting started (PDF)

Energy saving warning

When Windows is set to Energy saving mode, it can cause Grid to run slowly. Grid now shows a notification to let you know Windows is in this mode, selecting this will allow you to resolve the issue.

Other improvements

• Grid styles are now copied when adding a grid from another grid set
• Improvements to dwell activation
• Fixed an issue with full stops not displaying in computer control mode
• Improvements to email