We've been testing with the betas, and no problems have been found. It's always a good idea to wait a couple of weeks after any major macOS release before upgrading your system, but we don't expect any issues with this one.
I took a chance and updated to Sequoia the Mac Studio running SecuritySpy. (I made a TimeMachine backup first just in case.) Perhaps it was the reboot (the SecuritySpy system had not been rebooted for 171 days. I did skip some Mac updates, but not SecuritySpy, and have a power backup). But, SecuritySpy seems even faster and more responsive. It works on Sequoia perfectly. Thanks Ben and the team for having SecuritySpy ready to go.
This probably should be its own thread, but thanks for the great update to the iOS app. I love that I can now check video captures and the audio playing from another app keeps playing.
After upgrading to Sequoia, I notice strange bahaviour of SS v6.5 used for viewing only: FPS are dropping to low values resulting in distorted images. This seems to reflect only viewing, not the recorded clips.
@rapyt I've had to turn off my (Private Internet Access) VPN. It was messing with my network and I was seeing packet loss in SS. It appears to be a known problem that is affecting most -- maybe all -- VPNs with Sequoia.
Thank you for the hint, @Robbie . I had to disable the network filter of Little Snitch app and everything returned to normal. Though, it must be a Sequoia related problem, as I've been using Little Snitch for many years now without any serious problems.
Glad you sorted it. I found I had to turn off Little Snitch too! I run SS primarily on what I call my media Mac. I didn't realise my main life / work mac was similarly affected, the former being Intel and the latter an M2 Pro. So that's Little Snitch and Private Internet Access off everywhere.
Some have had to turn off the built in Mac Firewall too, but I've not been so affected.
The only issue that I came across after updating to Sequoia was that SS dod not have access to the local network after the install. All the cameras showed Color bars.
Normally I wait till the new year to install the latest Mac OS, but this time I jumped the gun. I wouldn't go so far as saying I "regret" installing Sequoia ... but I should have waited awhile. 😀
The main issue we have seen with Sequoia is the one that @HPeet has referred to - there is a new "Local Network" permission option under System Settings > Privacy & Security, which needs to be turned on for SecuritySpy. However, this permission setting seems buggy.
macOS should ask you to allow permission the first time you open SecuritySpy under Sequoia, however some users are reporting that this did not happen. And, some users are reporting that even with this permission apparently enabled, SecuritySpy is blocked.
If you see a "no route to host" error in SecuritySpy's video windows, this may indicate that macOS is blocking connections due to this issue. In this case, try turning this permission setting off/on a few times, and/or delete and re-download/install a fresh copy of SecuritySpy (this won't affect your settings).
Other than this not-insignificant issue, Sequoia seems to be quite solid release thus far.
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We've been testing with the betas, and no problems have been found. It's always a good idea to wait a couple of weeks after any major macOS release before upgrading your system, but we don't expect any issues with this one.
Thanks....well, Im a sucker for new software releases, so I probably cant wait that long, but thanks for your answer and advice :-)
I took a chance and updated to Sequoia the Mac Studio running SecuritySpy. (I made a TimeMachine backup first just in case.) Perhaps it was the reboot (the SecuritySpy system had not been rebooted for 171 days. I did skip some Mac updates, but not SecuritySpy, and have a power backup). But, SecuritySpy seems even faster and more responsive. It works on Sequoia perfectly. Thanks Ben and the team for having SecuritySpy ready to go.
This probably should be its own thread, but thanks for the great update to the iOS app. I love that I can now check video captures and the audio playing from another app keeps playing.
Marty
Great to hear that @Marty, thanks for the feedback!
Been running the betas since July, no noticeable problems.
After upgrading to Sequoia, I notice strange bahaviour of SS v6.5 used for viewing only: FPS are dropping to low values resulting in distorted images. This seems to reflect only viewing, not the recorded clips.
@rapyt I've had to turn off my (Private Internet Access) VPN. It was messing with my network and I was seeing packet loss in SS. It appears to be a known problem that is affecting most -- maybe all -- VPNs with Sequoia.
Link to Apple Discussion forum: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255761213?sortBy=oldest_first&page=1
The Messages app wasn't sending or receiving either.
Thank you for the hint, @Robbie . I had to disable the network filter of Little Snitch app and everything returned to normal. Though, it must be a Sequoia related problem, as I've been using Little Snitch for many years now without any serious problems.
Glad you sorted it. I found I had to turn off Little Snitch too! I run SS primarily on what I call my media Mac. I didn't realise my main life / work mac was similarly affected, the former being Intel and the latter an M2 Pro. So that's Little Snitch and Private Internet Access off everywhere.
Some have had to turn off the built in Mac Firewall too, but I've not been so affected.
The only issue that I came across after updating to Sequoia was that SS dod not have access to the local network after the install. All the cameras showed Color bars.
To fix this, go to:
Settings:Privacy & Security:Local Network
and enable the switch.
Thanks indeed @Robbie for that heads up.
Boy Howdy, Sequoia is looking farther and farther down the road for me.
Normally I wait till the new year to install the latest Mac OS, but this time I jumped the gun. I wouldn't go so far as saying I "regret" installing Sequoia ... but I should have waited awhile. 😀
The main issue we have seen with Sequoia is the one that @HPeet has referred to - there is a new "Local Network" permission option under System Settings > Privacy & Security, which needs to be turned on for SecuritySpy. However, this permission setting seems buggy.
macOS should ask you to allow permission the first time you open SecuritySpy under Sequoia, however some users are reporting that this did not happen. And, some users are reporting that even with this permission apparently enabled, SecuritySpy is blocked.
If you see a "no route to host" error in SecuritySpy's video windows, this may indicate that macOS is blocking connections due to this issue. In this case, try turning this permission setting off/on a few times, and/or delete and re-download/install a fresh copy of SecuritySpy (this won't affect your settings).
Other than this not-insignificant issue, Sequoia seems to be quite solid release thus far.