Even the most advanced technology can only deliver its full potential if it’s not only intuitive to use but also easy to deploy and manage. At Cisco, we believe that meeting room collaboration solutions should be driven by the same principle. However, conference room complexity has long been a barrier to innovation. We set out to change that with a strategic focus on AV over IP, marked by a series of IP-connected room peripherals, and connected by our One Click to Distance Zero approach reinforced at Cisco Live.
But what does that really mean?
It stands for turning Ethernet connectivity into a gateway to AV convenience: transmitting power, audio or video output signals, and controls over a single Ethernet cable. Where everything in the meeting room just ‘clicks’ and our devices come alive—eliminating setup headaches and collapsing the space between teams, no matter where they are. What once required specialized AV expertise and hours of troubleshooting can now be achieved in minutes with plug-and-play simplicity.
And why is this a game-changer for organizations?
Across the latest Ethernet-connected ceiling microphones, table microphones, scheduling displays and other accessories, this streamlined, single-cable setup not only reduces installation costs but also scales effortlessly across hundreds of meeting rooms. It’s a game-changer for IT teams, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks while ensuring a consistent, seamless experience every time. As modern work expands, this innovation makes it easier and more cost-effective for businesses to grow without being held back by complexity.
The new chapter of our series of AV over IP innovations is the new Cisco Room Vision PTZ, a groundbreaking pan-tilt-zoom camera that redefines what’s possible in modern meeting spaces—orderable and generally available today.
1. The New Era of Camera Tracking: Capture Every Point of View
Imagine a camera that intuitively understands where to focus-whether it’s following a presenter on a large stage, capturing participants from the farthest corners of the room, or switching seamlessly between multiple speakers. The Room Vision PTZ brings this vision to life with AI on the edge—running head detection models in the device—to ensure more precise camera tracking and responsive pan-tilt-zoom performance.
With its wide mechanical pan-tilt range and silent optical zoom, the Room Vision PTZ ensures studio-quality tracking and transitions, creating an immersive and inclusive experience for remote attendees. Whether it’s following a single presenter, tracking multiple subjects, or capturing participants in a cross-view setup, its high frame rate and dynamic capabilities make every moment sharp, fluid, and engaging.
For meetings, training sessions, or community events, the camera integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s microphones and video devices to provide an unparalleled, fully integrated audiovisual experience.
And with the enhanced PresenterTrack experience, you can set up automated tracking for presenters, lecturers, or facilitators in just a few intuitive steps using the touch controller. Or prefer manual controls? Easily apply custom configurations and create preset options for quick access during sessions, ensuring the camera performs exactly as you need it to.
2. Radically Simplified Deployment over IP
At Cisco, we believe technology should empower, not complicate. That’s why we’ve designed the Room Vision PTZ for radically simple, single-cable deployment. You can say goodbye to extenders, power injectors, cable clutter, or the costly need to run electrical wiring to the camera. With pure-play video over IP, the Room Vision PTZ eliminates the need for additional cabling and a patchwork of third-party components. The result? A cleaner, easier installation with reduced costs and simplified maintenance.
But don’t take my word for it.
Just visualize a meeting space in 3D in the latest version of Workspace Designer, add the new camera for presenter tracking or other multi-camera experiences, select the placement and color of your choice, and enable the brand-new cable view to see how it helps to reduce the wiring and hardware footprint for your installations.
The camera supports PoE+, ensuring high performance, future-proof compatibility, and seamless integration with existing networks. Unlike traditional HDMI or USB-based deployments, the Room Vision PTZ helps to overcome cable length and bandwidth limitations, letting you scale effortlessly.
Adding more cameras to your deployment is as simple as plugging them into the network. When implementing cinematic multi-camera scenarios, like Cross-view, Extended Speaker View, or Presenter and Audience view, the camera makes scaling easy, intuitive, and cost-effective over the video system’s PoE ports or an Ethernet switch.
It’s really that simple.
IT teams can take advantage of Control Hub for unified cloud management that provides remote diagnostics and centralized monitoring for your entire deployment. Cameras, microphones, video devices, and other peripherals can all be managed from a single pane of glass, reducing complexity and ensuring smooth, efficient operations. With secure AES-256 media encryption and software upgrades, your technology investment is protected while safeguarding your data.
3. Designed for the Modern Workplace
The Room Vision PTZ is more than a powerful hardware—it’s beautifully designed to complement today’s modern workplaces. Available in Carbon Black or Arctic White, its premium aluminum housing, sleek curved silhouette, and clean lines make it a subtle yet sophisticated addition to any workspace environment.
The camera offers flexible mounting options, whether on a wall, ceiling, or a third-party tripod, and its smart cable management system ensures a clean, professional look. At the same time, the intuitive interface at the back of the device makes installation and maintenance straightforward.
But we didn’t stop at supporting functionality.
The Room Vision PTZ is also built with sustainability in mind, featuring a circular design, up to 75% PCR material in the plastic components, foam-free packaging, recyclable materials, and efficient power usage. It’s a camera that not only enhances your workspace but also helps you achieve your sustainability goals.
A New Standard for Meetings, Training, and Hybrid Events
The Cisco Room Vision PTZ isn’t just a camera-it’s a statement. It’s a testament to our commitment to making every meeting, every training session, and every event more engaging and impactful. From its AI-powered tracking and breathtaking image quality to its radically simple deployment and enterprise-grade management, this is a device that’s built to meet the demands of modern work.
Whether you’re outfitting a corporate boardroom, a lecture hall, an auditorium, or an everyday meeting room, the Room Vision PTZ delivers the performance, flexibility, and simplicity your team needs to future-proof your workplace.
I encourage you to learn more about the Room Vision PTZ camera and design your spaces in Workspace Designer.
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