How to Update Firmware on a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview For a Just Add Power device to function correctly within a system, its firmware must be compatible with the firmware running on the other devices in the installation. This article explains how to verify the current firmware version, update an individual Omega Series , Ultra Series , or MaxColor Seri…
14-Jul-2026
How to Switch Sources using AMP for Established Standardized Systems
Overview This article explains how to switch sources in an existing AMP-standardized Just Add Power system using Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP). The Switch Sources tool provides a graphical interface for routing Encoders (Inputs) to Decoders (Outputs). Individual Decoders can be switched independently, or all D…
30-Jun-2026
How to Access a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview This article explains how device access works for Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series systems and outlines the requirements needed before accessing a device. Accessing a device means establishing network communication so the device can be reached through the webUI, Telnet, or HTTP API. Before a device can b…
08-Jun-2026
How to Use Image Pull via MJPEG Network Video Stream
Overview MaxColor Series Encoders and Decoders generate an MJPEG video stream that can be viewed in a web browser or displayed within a control system interface. The stream provides motion video without audio at resolutions up to 1280 × 720 and frame rates up to 30 fps. The MJPEG service provides two viewing option…
17-Jul-2026
KVM Support Overview and System Architectures
Overview KVM support allows a USB Human Interface Device (HID) —such as a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen—connected to a Decoder to send control input back to a device connected to an Encoder . When combined with native video switching, Just Add Power systems function as both an Audio/Video matrix and a…
22-Jun-2026
How to Factory Default a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview This article outlines the available methods to factory default a Just Add Power Omega (OM), Ultra (UL), and MaxColor (MC) Series device. Minimum Supported Firmware: * Omega (OM) and Ultra (UL) Series: B1.1.0 or newer * MaxColor (MC) Series: MAX v3.5.2 or newer Note: Omega (OM) and Ultra (UL) Series…
04-May-2026
How to Check Display Connection Status on a Decoder (Omega, Ultra, MaxColor Series)
Overview Just Add Power Decoders monitor the HDMI Hot Plug Detect (HPD) status of the connected display. HPD indicates whether the display is presenting an active HDMI connection to the Decoder. Checking the HPD status can help verify whether the Decoder detects a connected display. This information is useful when …
09-Jul-2026
justOS HTTP API Overview (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Just Add Power’s justOS HTTP API (justAPI) is a RESTful interface that allows external systems, scripts, and control platforms to monitor and interact with supported Devices. The API provides access to real-time device status, configuration settings, and command execution for both Encoders and Decoders. …
30-Apr-2026
Using the Built-In DHCP Server on Just Add Power Decoders
Overview The built-in DHCP Server on a Just Add Power Decoder can provide IP addresses to third-party network devices connected to the Just Add Power Device Network, such as control processors, displays, touch panels, streaming devices, and other network-enabled equipment. For more information about supported conne…
09-Jun-2026
How to Use Image Pull
Overview Image Pull provides a preview of the HDMI video being processed by a Just Add Power Encoder or Decoder. The preview can be viewed in the device webUI, opened directly in a web browser, or displayed within a control system interface. Image Pull is also a useful troubleshooting tool. Comparing the preview fr…
17-Jul-2026
