diff --git a/docs/ReleaseNotes.md b/docs/ReleaseNotes.md
index 49e57f2..c28c70a 100644
--- a/docs/ReleaseNotes.md
+++ b/docs/ReleaseNotes.md
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@
 
 # Homebridge MQTT-Thing: Release Notes
 
+### Version 1.1.44
++ Fixed Swing Mode default
+
 ### Version 1.1.43
 + Enabled use with Node.js 18.12
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d725868..e87015b 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "homebridge-mqttthing",
-  "version": "1.1.43",
+  "version": "1.1.44",
   "description": "Homebridge plugin supporting various services over MQTT",
   "main": "index.js",
   "scripts": {