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Software Update 4.0 | Faster Imaging, Cleaner UI

The Software Release 4.0 for Sentry is all about making your time on the water safer, clearer and easier. 

Why This Software Release 4.0 Matters for You 

This update focuses on what you feel every day: 
  • How clearly you see information on your displays 
  • How reliably your system talks to your boat network 
  • How much control you have over video quality and bandwidth 
  • How quickly you can set up features like panorama imaging 

Below you’ll find an overview of our latest Software Release 4.0, explained from an end‑user perspective and focused on real benefits. 

1. DeeperMultifunction Display Integration 

What’s new 

This software release adds compatibility with major multifunction display (MFD) brands, including: Navico, Furuno, Simrad, Garmin. 

Logos of the MFD compatible with SEA.AI Sentry

What this means for you

  • See more in one place – View key system information directly on the multifunction displays you already rely on, instead of constantly switching between devices. 
  • Simpler helm layout – Fewer extra screens and cables, a cleaner dashboard and less clutter at the helm. 
  • Faster reactions – With data available on your primary navigation displays, you can react more quickly when something important happens. 

If your boat is already equipped with an MFD from these manufacturers, now it will be easier to plug into your existing ecosystem instead of adding standalone hardware just for monitoring. 

2. Smarter RTSP Streaming with Optional Bounding Boxes 

What’s new 

RTSP streaming now includes optional detection bounding boxes: 

  • Bounding boxes are enabled by default for extra situational awareness. 
  • You can manage your RTSP links in the Settings → Setup tab of your SEA.AI App. 
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Why you’ll like it

  • Instant clarity in your video feeds: bounding boxes highlight areas of interest (such as detected objects), so you can immediately see where to look, even on smaller or remote screens. 
  • Better remote viewing: when streaming to a tablet, PC or network video system via RTSP, you no longer just see a raw camera feed, but you see smart, annotated video. 
  • Full control: if you prefer a clean video stream, you can disable the overlay and use the RTSP feed as a standard camera source. 

In short, you get smarter video by default, with the option to fall back to a classic, unannotated stream whenever you choose. 

3. Powerful Advanced Settings – Without Risking Detection Performance

What’s new

You can now enable Advanced Settings yourself: 
  • Go to Settings → Personalisation to turn on Advanced Settings. 
  • Once enabled, you gain fine‑grained control over: 
  • Resolution 
  • Encoder 
  • Frame rate 
  • I‑frame interval 
  • Bitrate 

Importantly, these adjustments do not affect detection performance, as it continues to work as before. 
SEA.AI App - Advances Settings
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Why this is valuable

  • Tune video to your network: on slower networks or shared connections, you can reduce bitrate, resolution or frame rate to avoid congestion. On stronger networks, you can push quality higher. 
  • Match the right encoder to your devices: if a device struggles with a certain codec, you can switch encoder for smoother playback. 
  • Keep detection performances: you’re free to experiment with image quality and bandwidth without worrying that you’re compromising the system’s ability to detect what matters. 

This update gives you professional‑level control over your video streams while keeping core safety and detection performance locked in.   

4. A Cleaner,Easier‑to‑Read Application Design

What’s new

The application interface has been redesigned with: 

  • Updated color schemes for all themes: Light, Dark and Night 
  • Improved contrast and overall readability 
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How it helps you on the water

  • Better readability in bright sun – Refined light and dark themes make it easier to read text and symbols during the day, even on sun‑washed displays. 
  • Less eye strain at night – The updated night theme is designed to preserve night vision and reduce glare, so long watches are more comfortable. 
  • Quicker information scanning – Improved contrast makes it easier to distinguish alerts, status indicators and important data at a glance. 

The result is an interface that feels calmer, clearer and more confidence‑inspiring, whether you’re cruising in daylight or navigating in the dark. 

5. StrongerSystem Stability and Boat Network Communication 

What’s new

This release includes improvements such as: 

  • Improved boat bus and joystick stability 
  • More reliable NMEA2000 gateway connections 
  • Updated NMEA2000 library to the latest version 
  • New parsing support for ShipModul status messages after firmware updates (to prevent log spamming) 
  • Upgraded logging library with better file handling and log rotation in the C++ logger 

Why it matters to you

  • Fewer random disconnections: a more stable boat bus and joystick mean fewer interruptions and more predictable control. 
  • More reliable data sharing: with a stronger NMEA2000 gateway connection, data flows more consistently across your onboard network. 
  • Cleaner, more useful logs: smart handling of ShipModul status messages and improved logging means issues are easier to diagnose if something does go wrong.



You may not see these changes visually, but you will feel them as a system that 
simply stays connected and “just works”. 

6 .Panorama Imaging (for Installers) 

What’s new 

Panorama imaging receives a major upgrade: 

  • Panorama image creation time reduced from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes 
  • Higher‑quality panorama images for better mask creation 
  • New panorama generation support for the RGB camera 

Benefits for real‑world use 

  • Much faster setup: cutting imaging time from 20 to 5 minutes means you can configure or update your panorama without tying up your system for long periods. 
  • Sharper, more accurate masks: higher‑quality panoramas translate into more precise masking, which supports better overall performance in your environment. 
  • More flexibility with RGB support: you can now build panoramas using the RGB camera, giving you additional options depending on conditions and what you want to see. 

This upgrade transforms panorama imaging from a slow, “do it when you have lots of time” process into something you can realistically use and revisit more often. 

What You Should Do Next 

To get the most out of the software release 4.0 for Sentry, we recommend: 

  • Update your system to the latest version if you haven’t already. 
  • Connect to your multifunction display (Navico, Furuno, Simrad, Garmin) and verify that data appears as expected. 
  • Review your RTSP streams in Settings → Setup, decide whether you prefer bounding boxes on or off, and test them on your viewing devices. 
  • Enable Advanced Settings in Settings → Personalisation and, if needed, fine‑tune resolution, encoder, frame rate and bitrate based on your network conditions. 
  • Take a quick tour of the new interface (Light, Dark and Night themes) and choose the mode that works best for your typical conditions. 
  • We recommend generating a new panorama so you can create an updated obstruction mask for the colour camera. This ensures both cameras are correctly calibrated for your environment. If you’re unsure how to proceed, simply contact your installer or reach out to our SEA.AI service team — we can guide you through the process or generate the mask for you based on your Camera Diagnostic. 

Upgrade to SEA.AI Software Update v. 4.0

You can update your system in three simple ways:

  • Directly from the SEA.AI App (recommended):
    Just connect your phone and the SEA.AI Sentry to the same onboard Wi‑Fi network. The app will guide you through the update process — fast, simple, and without accessing any portal.
    The SEA.AI App is available for both iOS and Android, so you can update your system right from your smartphone or tablet.


Need help? Please contact our service team.

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