HOW THE ROOM WORKS
See the difference between direct and wireless rooms
Both approaches use the room display, camera, microphones and speaker. The difference is how the meeting device connects to them.
Direct-connect room
Direct-connect room
Laptop or fixed room computer
Direct connection
A laptop or permanently installed room computer runs the meeting and connects directly to the display and video bar. This provides a predictable connection without relying on a separate wireless collaboration system.
Advantages:
Recommended Solutions:
Wireless BYOM room
Wireless BYOM room
Use your own laptop with the room equipment
Wireless BYOM connection
The laptop continues to run the meeting, but a wireless collaboration kit allows it to share content and access the room camera, microphones and speaker with fewer physical connections at the table. Keep a direct connection available as a fallback.
Advantages:
Recommended Solutions:
Need a higher-spec collaboration setup? Compare the Medium Room Kits.
CONNECTION TYPE
How should people connect to the room?
Choose the connection method first. We can then match it with the camera and microphone coverage your room requires.
Connect directly
Laptop or fixed room computer
Connect a laptop or permanently installed room computer directly to the video bar and display. The connected device runs the meeting while the room camera, microphones and speaker handle the call.
Best for:
Connect wirelessly
Wireless presentation and BYOM
Connect a compatible laptop through a wireless collaboration kit to share content and, with BYOM, use the room camera, microphones and speaker. A direct cable can remain available as a fallback.
Best for:
Not sure which connection or microphone setup is right?
Tell us the approximate room dimensions, seating layout, existing equipment and preferred meeting platform. We will help you choose a practical direct-connect or wireless setup.











