Crestron Automate VX Joins Portfolio of Certified Devices for Microsoft Teams

The multi-chamber switching solution from Crestron Achieves first-of-its-kind certification and joins suite of room-optimized digital workplace solutions Microsoft Teams.

Crestron Electronics has announced that its voice-activated speaker tracking solution Automate VX It 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 collaboration spaces and larger boardrooms, pose challenges to capture and frame participants in the room in a way that's easy for remote attendees to follow. To drive more equitable experiences, Intelligent video technologies are vital to support a critical and dynamic collaboration experience.

With Automate VX, Several cameras dotted around the room work together to follow active speakers, while eliminating distractions that are usually visible when a camera pans, tilts or zooms. While an active speaker is caught on the first camera, the second is placed in position to capture the next one before the system switches to the camera's power, 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 hybrid and permanent remote workers, Meeting room technologies that provide a reliable experience captured by multiple cameras have become critical for collaborative spaces to drive a more personal experience”, Says 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, Automate VX solution supports up to 12 cameras and ensures that remote attendees always have a crisp and clear picture 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 Smart Video Room Design Tool (Intelligent Video Room Designer Tool), organizations can deploy Automate VX without the need for design code or configurations, So users have the flexibility to adapt to any room or platform and customize meeting views.

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