Crestron Automate VX joins the portfolio of devices certified for Microsoft Teams

The multi-camera switching solution Crestron Earns First-of-its-Class Certification and Joins Suite of Room-Optimized Digital Workstation Solutions Microsoft Teams.

Crestron Electronics has announced that its voice-activated speaker tracking solution Automate VX has been certified as a room device Microsoft Teams for large and very large rooms.

During the last 15 years, Crestron and Microsoft have partnered to transform workplaces and deliver an optimal meeting experience.

inclusive meetings, especially for larger collaboration spaces and boardrooms, pose challenges for capturing and framing participants in the room in a way that is easy for remote attendees to follow. To promote more equitable experiences, Intelligent video technologies are vital to support a critical and dynamic collaboration experience.

Con Automate VX, Multiple cameras spread throughout the room work together to follow active speakers, while eliminating distractions that are often visible when a camera pans, tilts or zooms. While an active speaker is captured by the first camera, the second moves into position to capture the next one before the system switches the camera feed, reducing team movements and allowing participants to focus on the meeting.

“After years of hybrid meetings and learning, our expectations for these experiences have grown, which means our customers expect more from the technology that supports them. With permanent hybrid and remote workers, Meeting room technologies that provide a reliable experience captured by multiple cameras have become essential for collaboration spaces to drive a more personal experience”, states Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Crestron. “Automate VX can deliver this level of video quality, production switching and ease of customization.”

Ideal for high impact spaces, The Automate VX solution supports up to 12 cameras and ensures that remote attendees always have a crisp, clear image of in-person participants. Those inside the room no longer have to worry about where to look or any switching controls, as cameras take advantage of voice-activated switching to capture the most suitable shot.

Thanks to the intelligent video room design tool (Intelligent Video Room Designer Tool), Organizations can deploy Automate VX without requiring design code or configuration, so users have the flexibility to adapt to any room or platform and customize meeting views.