In late January, the Barco ClickShare Bar debuted, an innovative wireless video bar from the company that set the standard for wireless presentation with the seminal ClickShare. Pitched for small to medium meeting rooms, the bar is designed to boost the ClickShare experience with high-quality audio and video in a single device. While ClickShare came of age for the prevailing in-person workplace, ClickShare Bar caters to the needs of hybrid working. The all-in-one device supports advanced stereo audio, noise suppression, and acoustic echo cancellation, while video capabilities include speaker framing, group framing, and composition view. The ClickShare Bar is available in two models. The ClickShare Bar Core brings all essential collaboration functionalities; the ClickShare Bar Pro adds extra functionalities like advanced AI speaker framing, interactivity features (touchback, annotation and blackboarding), as well as a wired roomdock for 4K content sharing and alternative connectivity. It also supports dual screen configurations, allowing people and content to be shown side by side on two displays. The ClickShare Bar is the first carbon-neutral video bar for wireless conferencing on the market, developed with ecological product design choices, higher energy efficiency and responsible material use.
In December, the AV Access eShare W80 wireless conferencing system was added to the company’s hybrid conference portfolio. Designed to work with the eShare D20 USB-C casting dongle, it empowers users to smoothly share content from their PC to a larger screen using an HDMI cable or wirelessly via AirPlay, Miracast, or the eShare D20 dongle. The eShare W80 is a plug-and-play solution, eliminating the need for any software or drivers. Additionally, users can wirelessly control USB 3.0 peripherals via the conferencing button on the dongle. The system features two HDMI input ports and two HDMI output ports; users can also connect it to two displays in the meeting room, simultaneously displaying presentation content while maintaining a clear view of remote colleagues. With the multiview display mode, users to compare and analyze two views side by side.
The Biamp Modena MAX Connect launched at InfoComm last year. Part of the Modena wireless family, it’s a BYOM room solution and a media switcher that brings the comprehensive experience of UC conference rooms to BYOM collaboration spaces. It enables users to walk into any room, with any device, and join a meeting instantly using any video collaboration experience, including UC platforms or messaging apps. MAX Connect receives content from phones, tablets, and PCs via wireless or wired connections and pairs with a flat panel display, which offers a welcome screen with connection information for attendees and any other audiovisual peripherals in the room such as microphones, cameras and loudspeakers. The user interface also includes a dashboard that displays meeting information, time, connection options, weather, and other important content for attendees. Annotation and UC calls are supported; the device integrates with Parlé VBC/ABC 2500 and 2500a conferencing bars, the Vidi 250 camera, and TesiraFORTÉ or Devio signal processors.
The Panasonic PressIT wireless presentation system is a plug-and-play wireless presentation system for sharing content between different PCs. Attendees simply connect the transmitter button to their PC’s USB and HDMI ports and press the button to share their content on the room’s display. No network setup, software, or driver installation is required. PressIT allows up to four presenters at a time to display visual and audio content. There are two versions: basic with the set-top-box, or cable-less with the SDM receiver. The SDM receiver was designed to fit perfectly inside the Intel SDM expansion slot of the displays. For displays and projectors without an SDM slot for the receiver, a set-top-box version can be connected to the device.
Sony Pro BRAVIA displays have mirroring capabilities, Chromecast built-in, and Apple AirPlay2, offering wireless connection from a user’s device and allowing participants to simply control, stream and share content. With screen sizes of up to 85 inches and slim, impactful 4K displays, even the people at the back can see the detail—perfect for socially distanced meeting rooms. The FWA-CE100 USB camera can be mounted easily on BRAVIA displays, capturing finely detailed Full HD video and highly directional sound in meeting rooms and huddle spaces. With optional WQ-BM1 Meeting Room software, the FWACE100 offers an all-in-one video conferencing solution for business, so wireless presentations are also available at their best to attendees on the far end of a video conference. A professional accent can be added to meetings by displaying a corporate logo, welcome message, or web page, together with the name of the room, booking schedule, and other information, and wirelessly share screenshots, pointer movements, and hand-drawn annotations between display and devices using the Meeting client app.
The Crestron Air Media Presentation Systems include the AM-3100 Receiver, AM-3200 Receiver, and the AM-TX3- 100 Connect adapter. The AM-3100 Receiver is an entry-level option that supports wireless presentation on the secure AirMedia network. It’s intended for smaller applications such as huddle spaces, education, and stand-up spaces. The AM-3200 Receiver, an updated version of the legacy AirMedia device, brings additional features, including an audio output for interfacing with room audio, DUAL LAN network, HDMI input to support wired and wireless presentation on a single room system, and RS232 and IR ports for built-in display control. The AM-TX3-100 Connect adapter enables wireless sharing without cables or connection to an enterprise network. It eases the sharing process for guest presenters, who can easily connect and present without the need to download software or connect to the network. Last year Crestron announced an agreement with Barco on sharing some ClickShare patents, as well as an AirMedia Connect Adaptor uniquely optimized by Microsoft for wireless collaboration, eliminating the need for an application to present and conference
WolfVision Cynap Pure Pro supports AirPlay, Miracast, and Chromecast screen mirroring, so no apps, buttons, dongles, or extra software are needed when sharing content from any smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
The Epson Let’s Share ELPWP10 and ELPWP20 enable wireless connection to any flat panel or projector display via the wireless transmitters, Epson’s iProjection app or Miracast, from any source laptop/mobile device. Security is ensured via AES-128 encryption. The ELPWP10 connects any source device directly to a select range of Epson laser display solutions, with users simply plugging the wireless transmitter into their laptop. Other mobile devices can also be connected using the iProjection app. Both the ELPWP10 and the ELPWP20 allow content to be displayed from four different devices simultaneously, making content sharing a seamless experience.
The TEKVOX ShareView Wireless Pro System (79060-WPSPro) for wireless BYOD is built on the ShareView Wireless Presentation System for sharing content wirelessly. Designed to provide BYOD videoconferencing, the plug-and-play system requires no software downloads. Up to four people can present simultaneously. It features USB passthrough so that connected laptops can utilize USB cameras, microphones, or speaker bars connected to the base unit. The ShareView Wireless Pro comes with two small HMDI or USB-C hardware transmitters which sit on the tabletop and connect the system to a laptop. The new system supports 4K resolutions as well as connection via AirPlay for Apple devices and the free WirelessMedia2 app for Android devices.
The Extron ShareLink Pro 1100 and ShareLink Pro 500 enable users to present wired or wireless content from their computers, tablets, or smartphones onto a display for easy collaboration. Users who want to share content without installing software can use Miracast with the WFA 100 adapter, WebShare, or Apple Mirroring. ShareLink Pro devices feature streaming technology that supports simultaneous display of up to four devices, including an HDMI-connected device, and dynamically update the display layout as new content is shared or removed. To support a wide range of environments, ShareLink Pro has collaboration and moderator modes that facilitate both open and controlled environments. When used with Extron GVE – GlobalViewer Enterprise software, multiple units can be managed across an enterprise or campus. ShareLink Pro’s professional capabilities provide easy integration of AV and mobile devices into meeting, huddle, collaboration, and presentation spaces. ShareLink Pro systems feature a fully-customizable welcome screen with multiple configuration options. Additional signage features are available via optional Extron LinkLicense enhancements.
The Hall Technologies HT-CALIPSO is an all-in-one meeting collaboration video bar with an ultra-wide angle 4K AI camera, microphone and speaker features, and wireless screen presentation capability. It includes a built-in Wi-Fi module and offers multiple connection options, including AirPlay, Miracast, Smart View, HT-Voyager and physical HDMI and USB-C ports. Connecting to the HT-CALIPSO using any of these methods can project the video from the connected device to the connected display. The HT-CALIPSO includes multiple features such as camera auto tracking, speaker tracking, presenter tracking, Guide Screen, and OSD display. It is ideal for applications in huddle, small, and medium-sized rooms.
Yamaha’s partnership with ScreenBeam combines the Yamaha ADECIA Microphone and Speaker Solution with the ScreenBeam 1100 Plus for a turnkey wireless collaboration solution. The ADECIA Microphone and Speaker Solution is a complete communications solution for meeting spaces or classroom audio that auto-configures and auto-tunes to the room. The ScreenBeam 1100 Plus wireless display enables easy connectivity to in-room peripherals such as cameras, microphones, and speakers, eliminating the need for dongles or cables. Yamaha products tested for compatibility with ScreenBeam include the RM-CG Dante-enabled Ceiling Microphone, the RM-TT Dante-enabled Tabletop Microphone, the RM-W Dante-enabled Wireless Microphone, and the CS800 Video Sound Bar.
The Aten PresentON 4K wireless presentation switchers support BYOD content sharing during meetings. The range includes two models: the VP2020 (4K Wireless Presentation Switch) and the VP2021 (4K Wireless Presentation Switch with QuadView). The units allow content to be shared from laptops or mobile devices via a mobile app, PC software, internet browser, Air Play, or Google Cast. Mutiview presentation allows up to four sources to be shared wirelessly in full screen, side-by-side, or, for the VP2021, in quad view layout. Auto layout projection means the presentation layout is switched automatically whenever a new signal is detected. USB touch back allows for seamless operation of a presentation directly from a connected touchscreen or mouse. Moderator Mode allows presenters to control and manage content shared by other participants. A 3.5 mm audio output and PoE are included. Collaboration tools include screen capture, annotation and, for the VP2021, whiteboard on screen. Remote view (via app) allows remote participants to view the main presentation from their own device.
Kramer VIA wireless content collaboration platform addresses the needs of today’s hybrid world and smooths integration into IT environments. The newly designed VIA 4.0 interface simplifies joining meetings; participants are connected through the secured VIA hotspot and other collaboration devices, and when the session ends, the presenter and presented content are automatically disconnected, ensuring data privacy and security
The Atlona AT-WAVE 101 Wireless Presentation Platform combines native wireless connectivity with BYOD applications. Designed for easy content sharing from iOS, Android, Mac, Chromebook, and Windows devices, the WAVE-101 lets up to four presenters display their content on screen simultaneously in dynamically adapting layouts. The WAVE-101 directly supports all popular, device-native, wireless casting protocols including AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast. This enables ad hoc presentations with no prior setup required. Content encryption and randomly-generated PIN codes – displayed on the WAVE-101 welcome screen – ensure secure wireless sharing. The WAVE-101 features a patent-pending, Dynamic Layout Mode that automatically adapts the on-screen layout for up to four participants when a new content source is added, a presenter disconnects from the system, or a connected mobile device is rotated between portrait and landscape. The compact device can be installed discreetly near a display for easy, ad hoc content sharing or used in conjunction with a switcher to enhance a new or existing AV system with wireless, multi-participant BYOD connectivity. Multiple WAVE-101 devices can be remotely configured, monitored, and managed over the network through the free Atlona Management System (AMS) software, part of the company’s Velocity System AV control and management platform.
The MAXHUB WB05 is a one-click 4K UHD wireless screen sharing box that makes it simple to stream content from a computer, mobile device, or tablet to a large screen in 4K resolution. It’s ideal for classrooms, auditoriums, and exhibition spaces with up to 9 split sharing screens. Encodes via H.264/MVC/VP8; decodes at H.264/H.265/ VP9.
The AVer AW200 4K wireless presentation system is designed for sharing content in conference rooms or as a standalone wireless presentation system in an existing network with no software.
The ClearOne COLLABORATE PRO consolidates conferencing, collaboration, white-boarding, and communication with integrated screen sharing, dual display, and contact lists from any device wirelessly. The integrated COLLABORATE Spontania cloud collaboration platform is designed to be straightforward, scalable, and easily administered. Interactive whiteboarding, capture, recording, and streaming are supported over any standard network.
Audinate’s Silex lineup includes the Silex Z-1 wireless presentation appliance. With no accessory or application installation, it supports AirPlay for iOS/macOS, Google Cast for Android/ChromeOS, Runtime Application for Windows Pairing mode, Distribution mode, and Screen Sharing mode for Windows.
Lifesize Share supports real-time screen sharing for meetings, digital signage, and whiteboards from mobile devices in realtime, allowing users to play a video and control presentations from personal mobile devices.
Yealink RoomCast works with Yealink Wireless Presentation Pod, Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast, realizing 4K ultra HD multi-sharing experience and supporting collaboration features including whiteboard, annotation, and intuitive remote control as well. It supports 4K/60fps performance, compact design, and options for PoE or DC power supply.
