Lewis CaliburnCrestron Electronics has announced a major firmware update for its 1 Beyond intelligent video camera line. The new 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware introduces intelligent switching for up to five cameras in a single room alongside a host of features that enhance tracking, automation and integration in workplace and learning spaces. This latest feature set is ideal for middle-market collaboration and presentation rooms to bring multi-camera switching capabilities to even more spaces.
Crestron’s 1 Beyond cameras, which originally allowed users to deploy one primary device and one presenter-tracking companion, now support intelligent switching for more cameras than ever before. With the new 2.0 firmware, users can target medium-sized rooms and connect up to four i12 or i20 companion cameras to a primary i12 camera for a more dynamic and automated experience.
Intelligent switching between all deployed cameras can be automated using visual cues for i-Series cameras or a custom Crestron Control program, which can switch between i-Series and p-Series cameras. The new 1 Beyond multi-cam module helps integrators create custom programs based on triggers, like from ceiling microphones.
This flexibility allows integrators and users to tailor camera behavior to the unique needs of each space while maintaining a streamlined, single USB connection from the primary camera to the video conferencing system. New configuration options allow for camera prioritisation and will automatically switch to capture movement in essential areas like a whiteboard or lectern.
“As the workplace continues to evolve, Crestron remains committed to delivering intelligent video solutions that harness the power of automation and AI for framing and tracking to elevate the meeting experience,” says Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Marketing at Crestron. “This update reflects direct feedback from our dealers and clients, giving organisations even greater flexibility to create scalable, engaging, and seamless collaboration environments.”
Crestron’s i20 cameras now support recallable Presenter Tracking Profiles, allowing users to create and store up to four unique tracking profiles. Each profile can be customised with settings such as the presentation zone, home position, tracking shot, blocking zones and preset zones. This is particularly beneficial in rooms with multiple presentation areas, making it easy to switch between configurations as needed.
In the p-Series cameras, a new Face Priority Focus feature enhances speaker tracking by giving priority to the most prominent faces in view. Designed to work seamlessly with the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution, this function ensures sharper, more accurate focus during presentations.
Crestron has also introduced seamless integration with DM NVX AV-over-IP technology, enabling users to extend USB video from 1 Beyond cameras across any existing DM NVX system that supports USB extension – without requiring any additional configuration.
Additionally, a new Home Position function for p-Series cameras ensures that the device automatically returns to a designated starting point after a reboot or when exiting privacy mode. This is especially useful for platform-based features such as Multiple Camera View in Microsoft Teams Rooms.
The 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware is available now as a free upgrade for the following 1 Beyond models: i12 camera, i20 camera, p12 camera, and p20 camera. To learn more about these products, visit the Crestron Intelligent Video Solutions page.