Crestron Electronics 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, says the Rockleigh, N.J.-based, video experiences provider.
More Cameras, More Control
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. 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.
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 videoconferencing system. New configuration options allow for camera prioritization 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 organizations even greater flexibility to create scalable, engaging, and seamless collaboration environments.”
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New Features
Beyond expanding intelligent switching, the firmware update adds powerful enhancements to the 1 Beyond camera lineup including:
- Recallable Presenter Tracking Profiles in i20 Cameras: Users can now create and store up to four different tracking profiles. Each profile lets users customize multiple settings including presentation zone, home position, tracking shot, blocking zones and preset zones. This feature is especially useful for rooms with multiple presentation points with easy switching between these saved profiles.
- Face Priority Focus in p-Series Cameras: Optimizes focus in speaker tracking scenarios by prioritizing the most prominent faces in view. This feature is intended to be used in tandem with the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution.
- DM NVX AV-over-IP Technology Integration: Extend USB video from 1 Beyond cameras into any existing DM NVX system that supports USB extension — no configuration required.
- Home Position for p-Series Cameras: Enables automatic repositioning to a designated starting point after rebooting or exiting privacy mode — ideal for platform-based features, like 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.
