Author: Delix Alex, Manager, Product Management, Crestron DigitalMedia® Technology

The workplace of 2021 (and beyond) is dramatically different from the workplace of 2020–perhaps for the better. As the way we interact, collaborate, and engage has changed, so have the tools we use. Crestron’s answer for the new and evolved needs of today’s digital workplace– AirMedia® wireless presentation and collaboration system.

Imagine walking into a conference room, much like the one shown below:

Based on your experience you expect to encounter an intimidating number of cables, adaptors, ports, buttons, and more. That is not what you get with AirMedia. Enter an AirMedia room and the display automatically turns on, shows your meeting information and reservation. No cables, adaptors ports or buttons. You can immediately begin presenting wirelessly from YOUR device.

Let us take a closer look at that screen:

AirMedia technology supports content sharing wirelessly from any device. It supports laptops, mobile phones, and tablets. Simply select the room, enter a 4-digit code, and you are connected. Simple enough? Let’s talk about the products that make it happen and what happens behind the scenes. AirMedia is not just wireless presentation, but rather a modern collaboration experience.

AirMedia technology is offered in two products: the AM-3100 and the AM-3200. The AM-3100 brings an entry level wireless presentation solution to the market, perfect for smaller application such as huddle spaces, education, and stand-up spaces where simple wireless presentation is needed. The AM-3200 is the flagship model to support larger room spaces and more complex interfacing requirements.

Both the AM-3200 and AM-3100 provide you with:

• Totally revamped hardware built to support the technologies of the future, including Wi-Fi® 6 communication.
• 4K Canvas with the ability for up to 9 users to present simultaneously * for easy    collaboration.
• Smart room capabilities with built-in display control, occupancy sensor and touch panel integrations, and more. What does this mean? You walk in and the room works with you, not against you.
• Redesigned user interface with extensive customization options for a simple and sleek experience that matches corporate branding.

*when the advanced presentation license is enabled

The AM-3200 adds additional features to the AirMedia solution, such as:

• An audio output to interface with the room audio for a full collaboration experience in larger spaces.
• Dual LAN network to support both local and guest networks, eliminating security risks for collaborators from outside your organization
• HDMI® Input to support wired and wireless presentation in the same room system when you need it.
• and RS232 and IR ports for automated display control so you don’t have to manually turn on any devices. The room is ready to go when you walk in.

At its core, AirMedia offers a highly robust, yet simple room experience. It is built to last and built to scale for the needs of the largest workplaces in the world. It supports the most stringent security requirements of the modern workplace and management is a breeze for IT departments using Crestron’s XiO Cloud® deployment and management platform. Why be intimidated by complex conference rooms? Speak to your company about AirMedia for the simplest collaboration experience.