My Cloud Home and ibi software beta program

Western Digital did run a **My Cloud Home & ibi software beta program** back in **late 2021**. Here’s what that involved:

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## 📤 What the Beta Included (Sept 28, 2021)

* Email invitation for users to join the private beta via WD’s community forum ([community.wd.com][1]).

* Participants were told:

* To use their own My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, or ibi device (non‑rollbackable update).

* Only the **Plex** app was supported during beta — other apps (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Facebook) wouldn’t work until after beta ([community.wd.com][1]).

* They’d receive a notification email 48 hours before the update, and the firmware would install automatically .

* To join, users needed to provide their device’s **MAC address** and WD account email so it could be enrolled ([community.wd.com][1]).

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## 🔒 Current Status & Security Updates

* That particular beta program was **closed by September 29, 2021**, and is no longer accepting new testers ([community.wd.com][2]).

* Since then, WD has focused on **critical firmware and web‑app security updates**:

* In **March 2023**, firmware version **8.13.1‑102** was released for My Cloud Home/Duo and ibi to patch security vulnerabilities ([westerndigital.com][3]).

* In **June 2024**, web‑app updates (version **4.28.0‑102**) addressed an XSS vulnerability ([westerndigital.com][4]).

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## ✅ If You Want to Test or Use New WD Features

* The original beta program is long over—WD no longer accepts applications for it.

* To stay ahead:

1. **Register on WD’s community forum** (if you haven’t).

2. **Monitor announcements** under “News & Announcements” or “My Cloud Home” section.

3. **Ensure firmware/web‑app updates are enabled** on your device; local updates are typically pushed automatically if connected.

If you're interested in features like local‑only remote access or improved Plex integration, I can help track down more recent betas or testing opportunities. Just let me know what you’re aiming to try!

[1]: https://community.wd.com/t/my-cloud-home-and-ibi-software-beta-program/271089?utm_source=chatgpt.com "My Cloud Home and ibi Software Beta Program - WD Community"

[2]: https://community.wd.com/t/my-cloud-home-and-ibi-software-beta-program/270069/3?utm_source=chatgpt.com "My Cloud Home and ibi software beta program ... - WD Community"

[3]: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-22020-my-cloud-os-5-my-cloud-home-ibi-firmware-update?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Western Digital My Cloud OS 5, My Cloud Home and SanDisk ibi ..."

[4]: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24003-western-digital-my-cloud-os-5-my-cloud-home-sandisk-ibi-and-wd-cloud-web-app-update?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Western Digital My Cloud OS 5, My Cloud Home, SanDisk ibi and ..."