Teams Room Android Solution for Larger Spaces with Multi-cam

Microsoft Teams Rooms is a comprehensive solution that brings together HD video, audio, content sharing, and collaborative Teams experiences. When it comes to large meeting rooms, MTR ensures that everyone—whether remote or physically present—can actively participate and collaborate. 
The Poly G7500 is a cutting-edge video conferencing system designed for large meeting rooms. It combines high-performance video capabilities with advanced audio features, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking seamless collaboration experiences. In this blog post we look at the features of the Poly G7500 and its connectivity diagram with multiple cameras and speakerphones

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android (MTRoA)Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android extends the Teams experience to dedicated meeting room devices running the Android operating system. It enables seamless collaboration, content sharing, and video conferencing within meeting spaces. Here’s how the Poly G7500 integrates with MTRoA:

1. Certification: The Poly G7500 is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This joint certification ensures that the G7500 provides an exceptional experience when used in Teams meeting rooms.
2. Reuse Existing Spaces: Organizations can leverage their existing meeting rooms by deploying the G7500 with MTRoA. Instead of starting from scratch, they can rejuvenate their spaces and enhance collaboration without significant infrastructure changes.
3. Best of Breed Solution: The combination of Poly’s high-performance video capabilities and Shure’s premium audio DSP speakers and microphones creates an ideal conferencing experience. This joint solution has been explicitly tested and certified by Microsoft, providing absolute assurance of a superior user experience.

The Poly G7500, certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, empowers organizations to transform their meeting spaces into efficient collaboration hubs. With its advanced features and seamless integration, the G7500 ensures productive and engaging meetings for teams across various locations. For more information, you can explore the official Poly G7500 + Shure Large Room Bundle page. Additionally, check out the JD. Blog article for insights into the G7500’s impact on the Teams ecosystem

Although a DSP is commonly used for the audio system in large room spaces, we can also use tabletop speakerphone that can cover a large room. For example, a Poly Trio C60 system can be connected to a single G7500 codec via the IP network; along with up to 3 USB cameras with manual switching of cameras. Today the Teams Room solution does not support automatic switching of cameras on MTRoA nor MTRoW yet, but we can expect this to be available in the near future. Below is the connectivity diagram for the G7500 MTRA solution:

Its important to note that for multiple cameras, the G7500 cannot be used with any HDCI cameras such as the Poly EagleEye V 4x/12x optical zoom camera. Thankfully, Poly has just released the Studio E60 optical camera that uses USB3 connection to the codec. More information on the Studio E60 camera can be found here: https://www.hp.com/us-en/poly/video-conferencing/cameras-and-accessories/studio-e60.html. In a future blogpost, we will dive into the technical details on how to deploy the Studio E60 camera.

Similarly, Poly also has a Teams Room on Windows solution for large spaces. The peripherals are similar but note that the master Trio C60 is connected via USB to the HP PC while the other two slave Trio C60s are paired to the master Trio C60 via IP network. A sample connectivity diagram is shown below:

There are also limitations on the number of peripherals that can be connected to the G7500 MTRA or HP G9 MTRW solution. Below is a handy table showing the supported peripherals:

As organizations adapt to hybrid work environments, large meeting spaces play a crucial role. Microsoft Teams Rooms empowers teams to collaborate effectively, regardless of physical location. Whether it’s a boardroom, conference hall, or auditorium, MTR enhances communication and productivity.