Version 4.0 - released June 7th 2021 - includes Beta Support for Safari, both desktop and iOS mobile devices (iPad & iPhone)
Safari: supported versions
Safari is currently supported on a Beta basis (Desktop & iOS) from version 15.1, released on October 27th 2021
Supported browsers for iOS mobile devices: Safari (v 15.1)
- Chrome and Firefox are not supported on iOS
Safari: user experience
The following chart displays mashme behaviour in Safari browser, depending on the device used (desktop or mobile):
Feature | MacOS (desktop) | iOS (mobile) |
Roles |
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General user experience | If the mashme tab is not active, Safari will pause the audio/video automatically. If the mashme tab is not active for a long time, a reconnection will be triggered to recover the room connections. This behaviour is an inbuilt resource saving feature within Safari and is not specific to mashme software. |
If the mashme tab is not active for a long time, a reconnection will be triggered to recover the room connections. The experience will depend on the hardware specifications and the available resources. |
Screensharing |
Safari only allows you to share the entire screen (tab or application are not available). Safari does not allow you to share with audio. | Not supported ![]() (Same behaviour as in an Android mobile device) |
Room content | To download resources from a room, it is mandatory to "allow pop-up windows" and "downloads" in the browser navigation bar. (Or click: Safari > Preferences > Websites > Downloads/PopupWindows > "Allow" ) | To download resources from a room, it is mandatory to disable the option “block emergent windows” in Safari application settings. |
Videos playback |
Can be reproduced without audio ![]() | |
Synchronized experience is not enabled ![]() Initial State: ![]()
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Safari: known issues
There are some current limitations in the Beta Support, stated in the following list:
- iPhone support
- The user experience will be improved over time
- Video and youtube playback
- Small issues while playing videos
- Screensharing with audio
- Audio is not received in Safari
- Test portal
- Safari desktop will not display more than one device when available
- Other small issues
These issues will be solved in forthcoming releases.