Iris (Audinate) turns any PTZ into a connected device

Iris, acquired this year by Audinate, turns “any PTZ camera” into a cloud-connected device, enabling off-site remote control and AI automation functions.

By converting PTZ cameras into a software connected device and controlled remotely, Iris eliminates traditional limitations of camera operation, such as dependence on hardware, inconsistent monitoring and lack of on-site staff. It does this by providing a Universal browser-based control that works with “all brands of cameras”, allowing complete production management from anywhere in the world.

Platform automation processes, driven by artificial intelligence, They take care of tasks that were traditionally done manually, such as real-time subject tracking and framing, allowing operators to focus on creative decisions rather than technical adjustments. In this way, Iris is committed to an approach that allows users without technical knowledge to obtain professional results..

With Iris, a single operator can manage multiple cameras in multiple locations, while remote teams collaborate in real time as if they were in the same room. This scalability opens the doors to productions that were previously impractical or impossible., from small community theater livestreams to global corporate events spanning multiple time zones.

Cross-industry support

Via desktop app Iris, production teams can discover, connect and control quickly more than 300 camera models on your local network. For those using Iris compatible cameras, the platform is integrated directly into the device firmware, instantly connecting to the cloud without the need for additional hardware or complex configurations.

As explained Noah Johnson, founder of Iris: “Setup now takes minutes, not hours. Our custom drivers unlock all camera features, not only the most common, and our smart framing tools make camera operation natural, fast and cinematic. And since Iris resides in the cloud, your cameras are now truly remote: you can manage them, access and control them from anywhere and at any time”.

Direct cloud connection capability debuts along with extensive support from leading PTZ camera manufacturers, which include AIDA, BirdDog, Bolin, BZBGear, Ever, HDKATOV, Lumens, Marshall, NEOiD, Telycam y Z CAM. Nevertheless, Iris has been designed to work with “any PTZ camera” without installing additional hardware.