Barco: Let’s make hybrid meetings easier, with the latest ClickShare update

The September ClickShare software update brings significant enhancements to the ClickShare Present and Conference ranges. The new version

• makes hybrid meeting a one-click experience on Windows and Mac

• provides ultra-intuitive installation and registration options for installers and IT administrators

• increases the number of supported USB cameras, making ClickShare the most universally compatible wireless conferencing solution

1. Enter, log in and start your meeting, the easiest user experience for hybrid meetings

• Thanks to calendar integration, you can instantly check on the meeting room screen whether the meeting room is available or already booked.

• The ClickShare PresentSense The functionality ensures that you connect seamlessly to the ClickShare base unit in the room. With PresentSense enabled, the ClickShare desktop application will detect the ClickShare base unit in the room as soon as you enter it. You no longer need to search a list of nearby meeting rooms. With just one click, you are connected to the room and you can immediately start sharing or chatting. PresentSense is now available on macOS and Windows, as well as in the ClickShare Android and iOS apps.

• Simply join your next Microsoft Teams call by clicking the “Join” button in the ClickShare app, and wirelessly use the camera and speakers in the room. No cables needed! And by the way, we also offer this one-click join for Zoom, Webex, and other major video conferencing platforms.

• Wireless conferencing via the desktop app is available for all ClickShare conference devices, so whether your workplace has standardized the plug-and-play option of the ClickShare button (also for your guests) or the power of workflow optimization with the app ClickShare desktop (transmitted as MSI to all employees laptops), you can enjoy the seamless experience of wireless conferencing.

2. Improved and optional setup and registration flow for installers and IT administrators

• Install and configure your new ClickShare device and start using it, without the need for an internet connection. So ideal for meeting rooms in under construction or high security network environments. A new configuration wizard guides you through the setup. You can configure it during installation or you will be reminded to do so later.

• Choose your preferred firmware version during installation: either automatically update to the latest software or download your preferred version.

• Immediately customize your base unit for the best meeting user experience and register the unit on XMS Cloud to receive 5 years of coverage in your SmartCare plan.

• This new and improved recording stream is now available on newly produced devices that will be available on the market in the coming months. For currently “off the shelf” devices that require installation without an internet connection, you can install this firmware via a USB stick to take advantage of this new and improved recording workflow.

More experience updates?

• Improved camera smoothness
  An enhanced conferencing experience with smooth video up to 30 fps. The dynamic quality of the camera remains to ensure an excellent viewing experience even in harsh environments.
• Examine camera settings
  Check the actual quality, resolution and frame rate of the camera stream system-wide on the device page of the ClickShare configurator. As an installer or IT administrator, you can check the system configuration and troubleshoot if any issues are reported.
• Support for additional peripherals
  With each release, we aim to support more and more conferencing devices and improve the overall quality of the system. This version supports Logitech Rallybar, AVer CAM520 Pro2, AVer VB130, AVer VC520 Pro2 and Yamaha Adecia.

When using the ClickShare app with this latest firmware, make sure the latest version (4.17) is installed. You can check your version in the “About” section of the application menu.

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How to get this update on your units?

The ClickShare platform consists of different components: base units, buttons, applications and the XMS remote management platform. To get the latest experience, each of these components must be running the latest versions of the software. And updating is a simple, seamless, and automated experience.

• The Base unit firmware can be installed via the automatic update feature or it can be updated manually via the ClickShare configurator. Buttons update automatically over Wi-Fi.

• For the ClickShare desktop application, it is recommended to download and install the latest version manually to ensure that the application is automatically updated to future versions. Once installed, an automatic update feature will keep the app up to date. Do you want to activate wireless conferencing through the app? Make sure to download the MSI installer.

• The IOS and Android app are updated according to the settings of your mobile device.

• The XMS Cloud the update runs automatically while XMS (Virtual) Edge can be updated manually.

Need help with the update?

Download the latest version of the app from www.clickshare.app.

Let us guide you through updating the base unit software.

Disclaimer

Barco SA published this content on September 30, 2021 and is solely responsible for the information it contains. Distributed by Public, unedited and unmodified, on September 30, 2021 09:11:11 AM UTC.