Using beta releases of HOME

As part of our ongoing drive to increase quality, HOME is now being offered as a beta release. A beta release includes all the features planned for an official release but may still contain some known issues or smaller problems.

Why should I install a beta release of HOME?

We encourage you to install a beta release for the following reasons:

You can help TomTom to increase software quality via the capture of automated feedback. Error reports are automatically sent to a TomTom server as they occur and issues can then be fixed before the official release is finished. There is no effort required on your part, other than using the beta release of HOME, and we do not expect any written feedback from you.
You get an early preview of new features.

What are the risks of installing a beta release?

A beta release may still contain small problems and hence you may see error messages or unforeseen situations may occur. You should not see serious risks such as application crashing.

Choosing to receive beta releases

To receive beta releases of HOME, do the following:

1.Click Tools, then TomTom HOME Preferences, followed by Advanced.
2.Select the checkbox for Inform me when beta releases are available for installation.

You will then be offered a beta release of HOME if one is available when updating automatically or via Help followed by Check for TomTom HOME updates.