diff --git a/rules/the-best-boardroom-av-solution/rule.md b/rules/the-best-boardroom-av-solution/rule.md index eabc4ea3f4d..67a7c554b22 100644 --- a/rules/the-best-boardroom-av-solution/rule.md +++ b/rules/the-best-boardroom-av-solution/rule.md @@ -1,19 +1,18 @@ --- type: rule -archivedreason: title: Do you know the best boardroom AV solution? -guid: e203fd70-f679-4686-90f7-d985a84acedc uri: the-best-boardroom-av-solution -created: 2020-04-22T15:50:48.0000000Z authors: -- title: Adam Cogan - url: https://ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan -- title: Raj Dhatt - url: https://ssw.com.au/people/raj-dhatt + - title: Adam Cogan + url: https://ssw.com.au/people/adam-cogan + - title: Raj Dhatt + url: https://ssw.com.au/people/raj-dhatt related: [] redirects: -- do-you-know-the-best-boardroom-av-solution - + - do-you-know-the-best-boardroom-av-solution +created: 2020-04-22T15:50:48.000Z +archivedreason: null +guid: e203fd70-f679-4686-90f7-d985a84acedc --- There are several ways you can set up your boardroom AV for effective and efficient conferencing. @@ -22,26 +21,19 @@ There are several ways you can set up your boardroom AV for effective and effici ### Apple TV - A popular way to connect devices wirelessly to the boardroom TV is to use an Apple TV. ![Figure: Apple TV with remote](appletv.jpg) - ::: good Pros - ::: - - * It allows you to connect any Apple device including iOS. * Easy to use for Apple users * Can be easily added to an AV automation system, e.g. Control4, Savant, etc. which allows you to display on any other display connected to the same AV system * Inexpensive way of adding wireless connectivity to an existing system - - ::: bad Cons ::: @@ -55,10 +47,8 @@ Cons A newer way to connect wirelessly is to use Smart TV’s built-in features. ![Figure: Samsung Smart TV with built-in AirPlay](smarttv.jpg) - ::: good Pros - ::: * Allows you to wirelessly connect any Apple device including laptop and IOS @@ -66,21 +56,17 @@ Pros * Can also connect Android devices through Google Home - ::: bad Cons - ::: * Not all Windows laptops have Mirrorcast capability * Not designed for corporate networking (can’t have both guest access and secured network at the same time) * Guest need to be on a corporate network to connect -* Display can not be shared across multiple screens in an automated AV setup, e.g through Control4 - +* Display cannot be shared across multiple screens in an automated AV setup, e.g through Control4 ### Extron - For a more robust AV solution, you can install an Extron system. We recommend the ShareLink Pro. ![Figure: Extron ShareLink Pro 1000 diagram](extron.jpg) @@ -88,7 +74,6 @@ For a more robust AV solution, you can install an Extron system. We recommend th ::: good Pros - ::: * Allows you to wirelessly connect any device @@ -97,28 +82,21 @@ Pros * Can integrate as part of an AV automation system, e.g. Control4 or even Extron’s own * Extron support and reliability is highly rated - - ::: bad Cons - ::: -* You \*need\* to install an app, users can’t just connect and display something wirelessly without it +* You **need** to install an app, users can’t just connect and display something wirelessly without it * Expensive - ### Barco Clickshare - A more advanced wireless solution, Barco Clickshare allows you to use any laptop device without installing software by connecting a small USB dongle. The Clickshare 'brain' is connected to your TV or AV hub via HDMI. ![Figure: Barco USB dongle for the laptop, or an app for your smartphone](barcousb.jpg) - ::: good Pros - ::: * Allows you to wirelessly connect any smartphone via an app @@ -126,11 +104,8 @@ Pros * Can have multiple users connected at once, and switch between them by pressing the present button on the dongle * IT-friendly with lots of controls and security features - - ::: bad Cons - ::: * Compared to a wired HDMI signal, the video will not play super smoothly all the time (bad if you’re playing back videos for review)