beta version of the ProtoPie Genie Figma plugin

, empowering designers to enhance their prototypes with advanced interactivity directly within Figma.

Since then, we've received invaluable feedback from our user community, which has guided us in refining the Figma Genie plugin.

Enhanced UX flow for a more intuitive experience

Check out the demo below to see these new features in action.

1. Improved UX flow for a more seamless experience

We've significantly improved this version to enhance the user experience with a more intuitive UX flow. Now, you can filter and apply interactions from a list and preview the interaction flows directly in the browser.

This update gives clear instructions on how interactions work, making the user experience smoother.

2. Add camera interactions for more realistic interactions

Take your prototypes to the next level by incorporating camera interactions using your mobile device's camera. When previewing the prototype on mobile devices with the Genie Player app, you can select the front or rear camera view. Also, you can include a shutter button to start and stop the camera view, adding a realistic touch to your prototypes.

3. Create voice interactions with Speech-to-Text

This feature allows your prototype to listen and transcribe spoken words using a listening button. Genie supports over 50 languages for Speech-to-Text, offering the same language options available in ProtoPie Studio for creating 

4. Integrate web-embedded content into your prototype

Enhance your design prototypes by including web-embedded content, such as videos from YouTube and Vimeo. Make sure the URL starts with "https://".

When embedding content from YouTube or Vimeo, you'll have extra control over video settings like Autoplay and Loop, which creates a more dynamic and interactive experience.

5. Add live Google Maps to your prototype for more usability

Incorporate live Google Maps into your prototype for real-time geographic context to enhance user interaction and usability.

You can customize the map's location, interact directly with the map, zoom in and out, and drag to explore different areas, making your prototype more engaging and functional.

6. Preview interactions on mobile devices with the ProtoPie Genie Player app

We're excited to introduce a major update in this new version: the ability to preview and test interactions directly on your mobile devices using the ProtoPie Genie Player app.

In the beta version, users could only test interactions in a web browser. With the new update, you can experience your prototypes on 

ProtoPie Genie 2.0 enables designers to create more engaging and realistic prototypes through camera and voice interactions, seamless web embeds, and live maps. The new Genie Player app allows for easy on-device testing, making it simpler to refine and showcase designs. 

 and take your Figma prototypes to the next level!

ProtoPie Genie 2.0 comes with exciting new features, including camera and voice interactions, web embeds, live maps, and the ProtoPie Genie Player app for mobile user testing.

What’s New in ProtoPie Genie 2.0? Camera, Voice, Web Embeds, and More

How ProtoPie Connect fits into the ProtoPie ecosystem

 is a game-changer for creating interactive, connected prototyping experiences. Whether you're working with multiple screens, integrating custom hardware, or tapping into APIs, ProtoPie Connect opens up a world of possibilities for dynamic prototyping. Dive into this article to discover how to unlock its full potential and enhance your workflow through seamless integrations and advanced features.

ProtoPie Connect is an advanced extension of 

 that enables designers to create experiences replicating real-world interactions across various devices, displays, hardware components, and APIs.

ProtoPie Connect functions as a powerful communication hub, using 

 technology to bridge various clients, such as:

Physical hardware systems like Arduino boards or Logitech G29 steering wheels;

External services like IFTTT webhooks and public APIs.

Discover more about ProtoPie Connect in our 

ProtoPie Connect is an integral part of the ProtoPie ecosystem, designed to integrate seamlessly with our other products:

: Our powerful prototyping application, available on both macOS and Windows, is where you create high-fidelity prototypes.

: A web-based platform that enables you to store, share, and hand off ProtoPie prototypes effortlessly.

: A free app that complements ProtoPie Studio, allowing you to view and test prototypes on iOS, iPad, and Android devices.

ProtoPie Connect has a range of built-in plugins that allow you to integrate your ProtoPie prototypes (Pies) with external hardware devices and services. These include the 

 plugins. Enterprise plan users can upload custom plugins, opening up even more possibilities for creating unique digital experiences.

In addition to these plugins, Connect offers various powerful features to enhance realism, interactivity, and dynamic user testing:

 content like 3D objects and maps via URL or iframe code.

: Easily connect your prototypes to databases and APIs through the 

 allows you to integrate Unity projects with ProtoPie for interactive prototyping and user testing. Unreal Engine 5 integration is also supported.

: Connect prototypes to hardware, APIs, or apps supporting 

: Prototype across multiple screens and devices, including 

, for a comprehensive testing experience.

: Integrate ProtoPie prototypes with custom layers such as web embeds, live cameras, and Unity projects and preview them in a 

 on various smart devices and desktop browsers using ProtoPie Connect.

Having explored the key features of ProtoPie Connect, let's take a look at some of the industries where they can be applied.

: Control prototypes that interact with APIs and driving simulators and integrate real signals from steering wheels, seats, and lights.

: Enhance game prototypes with increased interactivity using live data and 

: Streamline appliance and mobile app integration to emulate real-time device behavior for efficient user testing.

: Use camera feeds in applications like surgery robots and medical imaging systems.

: Prototype interactive TV interfaces with multi-screen support.

: Design realistic smartwatch experiences and cross-device interactions and test them on your Wear OS device.

Learn how to create software and hardware-integrated prototypes with our free Connect course from ProtoPie School. 

The ProtoPie Connect add-on is available in three tiers, each designed to meet different prototyping needs and budgets:

 This tier is perfect for large teams and organizations that require advanced integration and collaboration features. It is included with the Enterprise plan and offers the most comprehensive capabilities.

 Available as an add-on for Pro and Basic plan users, Connect Core is ideal for professionals and small teams seeking robust features without needing a full enterprise solution.

 A great starting point for individuals or newcomers to ProtoPie, this tier offers access to basic features at no cost.

For a detailed comparison of the features included in each tier, 

Experience the future of prototyping with ProtoPie Connect. Explore the possibilities and see how you can bring your ideas to life like never before.

Learn how ProtoPie Connect can boost your prototyping with easy integrations and powerful features for connected experiences.

Dynamic Prototyping with ProtoPie Connect: Features, Use Cases, and More

Improved cloud page layout for better storage visibility

Revision history control for optimized storage space

We are excited to share the latest updates to 

, giving you more control over your cloud storage management and Pie history revisions. These new features will help you make the most of your storage space and improve your overall sharing and collaboration experience.

Keep reading to find out more about these updates.

 page! This page lets you easily access and manage your ProtoPie Cloud storage data. The options and views available will vary based on your subscription plan and member type.

Users on the Free or Basic plan will see their personal space's storage capacity. The Pies will be listed in descending order by size so you can quickly identify the files taking up the most space.

Free plan users can store up to 50MB of Pie files, while Basic plan users have up to 500MB of storage. If you need more space, you can easily 

 page displays different views and management options based on the team member's 

: editor, viewer, team owner, or team admin. It shows the top two projects occupying the most space and the size of all interaction libraries. It also lists the Pies within each project in descending order by size, the editor’s name, and access to the revision history management menu.

Editors can manage revision history, while viewers have limited management capabilities. All team members with editing access can switch between teams from the dropdown menu.

Team admins and owners who are editors can upgrade the team space storage if needed by clicking on the 

The top section on the Enterprise Cloud Storage page displays the two teams occupying the most space. It also lists the projects within each team in descending order by size, includes the Pie creator’s name, and provides access to the revision history management menu.

We’re also releasing an update on how private projects are managed in Pro plan team spaces.

For team members without viewing permission, the names of private projects are displayed as "Private project." Similarly, the names of Pies and Pie creators are shown as "Private Pie" and "Private member," respectively, and the "Manage revision history" menu is disabled.

To help you make the most of your Pro plan’s team storage space, we released a revision history management feature in ProtoPie Cloud. This feature allows team editors to delete older versions of a Pie that are taking up too much storage, optimizing the team's storage space.

Here are the simple steps to manage a Pie’s revision history:

Go to the 'Storage' menu and select 'Manage revision history' from the Pie list.

Navigate to the revision history tab for the selected Pie.

The revision history feature is not available for Free and Basic plans. If you require more advanced tools for improved storage efficiency, consider 

You can also archive interaction libraries that are no longer needed to free up additional space in your cloud storage.

Q. How can I add more storage to my team space?

If you’re an editor on the Pro plan and need more storage space, you can email your team admin to request more storage. You’ll be able to copy their email address from the 

If you’re the team admin and your team needs more space, 

Q. How can I optimize my team’s storage space?

Here are some of the best ways to optimize your team's storage space:

Delete older versions of a Pie file that take up too much storage from the 

Archive interaction libraries that are no longer needed to free up additional space in your cloud storage.

Q. What are some best practices for optimizing a prototype’s size?

If your file takes a long time to load, it may be due to the images and videos included in it. Large files with many scenes can have performance issues.

We recommend the following to optimize a Pie file's size before uploading it to the cloud:

flattening layers that are not linked to any triggers/responses in your design tool and reimport them into ProtoPie

reducing the size of images/video layers as much as possible

reducing the number of triggers/responses by using components whenever possible

reducing the number of scenes in your Pie file

We hope you enjoy these updates. With an improved cloud page layout, better storage management, and optimized revision history, managing your projects is now more streamlined, enhancing your overall prototyping flow.

For more updates and to connect with others, 

Make the most of your ProtoPie Cloud storage space and get the best collaboration experience with these new features.

What’s New? Optimized Cloud Storage Experience

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to ProtoPie Connect: the Unity plugin! This powerful plugin closes the gap between 

 and Unity, elevating your projects' interactivity. Let's explore what this means for you and how you can make the most of this plugin in your workflow.

📣 Join us on June 4th at 10 AM CEST for an exciting livestream. We will introduce the ProtoPie Connect Unity plugin, demonstrate how it works, guide you through the setup process, and showcase several live demos. 

In ProtoPie Connect, you can embed Unity layers using 

 bridges ProtoPie and Unity, allowing for smooth communication and an interactive design experience.

The Unity plugin is free to download and install for all ProtoPie plans. However, integrating Unity interactivity within Connect is a feature exclusively available to our Connect Enterprise users. Please refer to the ProtoPie 

 to understand the features included in each tier.

 to download the ProtoPie Connect Unity plugin.

The Unity Plugin is designed to make integrating ProtoPie with Unity simple and seamless. Here’s a quick overview:

Add the plugin to your Unity project as a package. This will allow you to map ProtoPie messages with Unity events without writing code.

Configure message mappings through the "Message Interaction" script component. This setup allows you to specify the messages between ProtoPie and Unity, streamlining the interaction process.

Customize how messages are handled within your scene, including message directions, actions to be triggered in Unity, and values to be sent back to ProtoPie

For detailed explanations of how the Unity plugin works, please refer to the 

ProtoPie Connect's Stage Views feature enables you to integrate ProtoPie prototypes with diverse custom layers, including 

. This integration enhances the user testing experience and renders your designs more dynamic.

With Connect Core, you can integrate one Unity layer for all Stages, while Connect Enterprise has no limit to the number of Unity layers you can add.

Adding Unity scenes to your project is straightforward with the Unity layer. Here's how:

: Use WebGL as the target platform and archive the build folder or files into a zip file.

: In ProtoPie Connect’s Stage view, click add and select Unity.

: Click Insert to import the WebGL build zip file.

For more detailed instructions, check out the documentation on 

The Unity plugin enables various use cases across various fields that require interactive prototyping. Below are a few examples:

 Use Unity to develop game mechanics and environments, then bring your Unity project into ProtoPie to test menus, HUDs, and other interface elements.

 Prototype advanced automotive interfaces by integrating 3D car models and environments from Unity with interactive UI components in ProtoPie. This can be used for in-car entertainment, navigation, and control interfaces.

 Leverage Unity's VR capabilities to build VR experiences and seamlessly integrate them with ProtoPie for designing and testing user interfaces and interactions.

 Create prototypes for healthcare applications involving 3D anatomical models or simulations.

Create more interactive designs with ProtoPie Connect

ProtoPie Connect offers a wide range of features to enhance your prototyping and user testing experience. It supports multi-screen communication, hardware-software prototyping, API integration, and Unity and Unreal integration.

 and upgrade your prototyping toolbox today with the Connect add-on.

Bring Unity projects to ProtoPie for a more interactive prototyping and user testing experience.

What’s New? Unity Plugin for ProtoPie Connect

Why ProtoPie Genie is a must-try for designers

Great news for Figma users! If you've ever felt that your design prototypes lacked dynamic interactions, our new beta plugin, ProtoPie Genie, is here to help.

 is designed for designers who use Figma to prototype their work and want to add more realistic interactions. As a beta version, ProtoPie Genie offers an early glimpse into its powerful features, allowing you to enhance your prototypes with advanced interactivity directly within Figma.

In the initial release of ProtoPie Genie, the "Interactive Input Field" feature allows you to seamlessly input text into your Figma prototype using the device keyboard.

Here’s how to add an interactive input field to your Figma design:

Select a text object to designate as the input field.

Add the object to the "Interactive Input Field" interaction.

Assign text objects as output fields to display the entered text.

For more details on using the ProtoPie Genie plugin and exploring its features, refer to our 

Static prototypes can limit creativity, but ProtoPie Genie changes that. ProtoPie Genie makes adding dynamic interactions to Figma prototypes easy, creating a more realistic and engaging experience without limiting creativity or compromising tight deadlines.

Here’s why ProtoPie Genie should be a key part of your 

: With ProtoPie Genie, you can easily create advanced prototypes directly in Figma, saving time and eliminating the need to learn new tools.

: ProtoPie Genie allows for dynamic engagement with your prototype, enabling rapid testing and iteration of user experiences.

 ProtoPie Genie can boost efficiency by simplifying the creation of interactive prototypes.

: With ProtoPie Genie, you can deliver standout, interactive presentations that captivate your audience and impress stakeholders.

More than a plugin, ProtoPie Genie is a game-changing tool for Figma users who want to improve their designs.

Our team is dedicated to enhancing your design experience and making it more magical. Apart from the interactive input field, ProtoPie Genie will also support camera integration, speech-to-text functionality, and map integration in the near future.

If you have any feedback or want to suggest new features, let us know via the 

Experience the magic of ProtoPie Genie—where your Figma designs come to life, easy as Pie!

Static prototypes can limit creativity, but ProtoPie Genie changes that. Dive into the article to discover how.

What’s New? ProtoPie Genie Plugin for Figma

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our product lineup - ProtoPie Connect add-ons. These add-ons are now available to both Basic and Pro plan subscribers, making it easier to integrate multiple devices, hardware, screens, plugins, and custom layers. In addition, our Free plan users can also experience Connect with the Free version.

 is designed to meet diverse needs and budgets and is available in three distinct tiers:

 For large teams and organizations seeking advanced integration and collaboration features.

 Ideal for professionals and small teams who need comprehensive capabilities but not a full enterprise solution.

 Great for individuals or newcomers to ProtoPie who want to explore the basic features without any expense.

We've included a detailed comparison table below to help you better understand the specific features and benefits each version offers. For a more detailed feature breakdown, 

 is an advanced extension for ProtoPie Studio that empowers designers to create prototypes that mimic real-world interactions across multiple devices, displays, hardware components, and APIs.

Essentially, ProtoPie Connect serves as a communication hub, using 

 technology to link various clients, including:

This connectivity enables a more dynamic and realistic simulation of how products will function in diverse and interconnected environments. 

ProtoPie Connect opens up limitless possibilities. Here are a few ways it can be used:

 in applications like surgery robots and medical imaging systems.

: Create prototypes that interact with APIs and 

and read signals from hardware such as steering wheels, seats, and lights.

: Connect to databases and APIs to incorporate 

How do I add the Connect add-on to my Basic plan?

To add the Connect add-on to your existing Basic plan, please visit the Manage Billing section on ProtoPie Cloud and select the add-on for purchase. If you are new and planning to subscribe to the Basic plan, you can include the Connect add-on during your initial subscription process.

How do I add the Connect add-on to my Pro plan?

You can choose the Connect add-on directly while subscribing to the Pro plan. If you decide to add it later, simply visit the Manage Billing page on ProtoPie Cloud to purchase the add-on.

If your Pro plan subscription was started before May 9, 2024, and you wish to remove the Connect add-on, follow 

The Connect add-on must be purchased for each individual editor, not for the team as a whole.

If your team consists of 5 editors, you must purchase the add-on for each editor; it cannot be applied to just one or a few editors.

The add-on is billed according to your subscription plan: monthly if you're on a monthly plan and annually if you're on an annual plan.

Can I try ProtoPie Connect with the Free plan?

Yes, as a Free plan user, you can try ProtoPie Connect at no cost. Simply download ProtoPie Connect from our download page and log in using your free plan email address.

Please note that the free version has certain limitations. To access additional features, consider 

I'm new to ProtoPie Connect and want to learn more. Where do I start?

 from ProtoPie School teaches how to build and test software and hardware-integrated prototypes across various screens and devices.

Enhance your prototyping with ProtoPie Connect

At ProtoPie, we are dedicated to improving our tools to cater to our diverse user base. Whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, ProtoPie Connect provides the flexibility and capability to transform your digital ideas into reality.

Upgrade your prototyping experience with ProtoPie Connect today and create more dynamic and interactive prototypes.

Explore ProtoPie Connect's tiers - Enterprise, Core, and Free - for enhanced prototyping.

What’s New? ProtoPie Connect Add-Ons for Basic & Pro

, we are thrilled to announce the ability to integrate 

 prototypes with custom layers such as web content and live camera feeds. Let's explore how these features can be harnessed to create immersive user experiences.

Enhance realism and interactivity with web-embedded content

Elevate your ProtoPie prototypes by seamlessly incorporating any web content into your designs with the new 

. This is perfect for adding interactive 3D objects from platforms such as Spline, Rive, or Bezi within your designs.

To demonstrate how easy it is to use this feature, let's explore embedding a 3D car iframe from Spline into a ProtoPie prototype, as shown in the image above.

Open your 3D design in Spline and export it.

Copy the embed code from the "Public URL" section.

In the ProtoPie Connect Stage, add a "Web embed" layer.

Paste the embed code into the URL field in the Web embed properties panel.

With this new feature, you can also embed interactive maps from Mapbox or Google to add more depth and context to your designs.

And the possibilities extend further. Not only can you import 3D objects and maps, but you can also incorporate any web content using URLs or iframe code snippets. 

Releases

What’s New in ProtoPie Genie 2.0? Camera, Voice, Web Embeds, and More

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What’s New? Unity Plugin for ProtoPie Connect

What’s New? ProtoPie Genie Plugin for Figma

What’s New? ProtoPie Connect Add-Ons for Basic & Pro

What’s New? Web Embeds & Camera Feeds in ProtoPie Connect

What’s New? Improved Figma Import & More

What’s New? Self-Hosted Media, Time & Date Functions, and More

What’s New? API Plugin in ProtoPie Connect

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