{"id":29067,"date":"2022-04-26T05:41:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.blog.logitech.com\/?p=29067"},"modified":"2024-07-02T13:14:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:14:23","slug":"rally-bar-improved-for-large-rooms-plus-local-network-setup-for-all-collabos-devices-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/26\/rally-bar-improved-for-large-rooms-plus-local-network-setup-for-all-collabos-devices-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Rally Bar improved for large rooms, plus local network setup for all CollabOS devices and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Logitech video collaboration devices just got more powerful thanks to the latest CollabOS and firmware updates, which bring helpful enhancements like expanded mic pod support, Local Network Access, and more to make hybrid meetings better for the whole team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The updates benefit IT and employees alike, making hybrid meetings easier to deploy, manage, and join.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn more about the updates, or if you\u2019re ready to experience all the improvements and new features now, simply update your Logitech video collaboration devices using Sync.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly updated Rally Bar is ideal for large meeting rooms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously ideal for medium-sized rooms, Rally Bar has received a slew of improvements over the last few CollabOS releases that allow you to deploy to even larger spaces, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x digital zoom (on top of 5x optical zoom) so you can see people at greater distances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaker Boost provides an extra 7db of room-filling audio so everyone can hear remote participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we\u2019ve extended built-in microphone reach for up to 7 meters (23 feet) thanks to enhancements with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/18\/get-the-latest-security-and-audio-enhancements-for-rally-bar-rally-bar-mini-collabos-1-3-update\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI Noise Suppression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (now also available for Rally and Rally Plus through a firmware update available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360040084813-Download-Rally-ConferenceCam-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and dereverberation algorithms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And now with CollabOS 1.6, we\u2019re adding support for up to four Rally Mic Pods, extending the possible mic range up to 14 meters (48 feet). Mic Pods allow people farther from the camera to contribute to the conversation more easily and be heard by remote participants. Mic Pods also bring mute controls within reach of people in the meeting room. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/content\/dam\/logitech\/en\/video-collaboration\/pdf\/rally-mic-pod-placement-guide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See our Mic Pod placement guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>These same features are also available for Rally Bar Mini, which now supports up to 3 Mic Pods, making the device well suited for small and medium-sized rooms.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2715\" height=\"1017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods-1536x575.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2Rally-Bar_Graphite_4-Micpods-2048x767.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2715px) 100vw, 2715px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify device setup with Local Network Access\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can easily configure your meeting room devices right out of the box with Local Network Access (LNA). Previously only available as a beta feature for Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini, LNA is now available for all CollabOS devices including RoomMate, Tap Scheduler, and Tap IP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lna-oobe-service-provider-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lna-oobe-service-provider-1.png 960w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lna-oobe-service-provider-1-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lna-oobe-service-provider-1-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LNA provides access to device settings through a web browser using a computer connected to the same local network, greatly simplifying setup and deployment of video conferencing cameras and devices. You can upload network certificates, adjust camera and audio settings, change network settings, view system information, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more video-enabled rooms, employees can easily collaborate with anyone, anywhere. To get started with LNA, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4418884186263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out our quick setup guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock advanced camera controls for more equitable meetings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone must have a seat at the table in order for hybrid meetings to be equitable, so responsive and adaptable video is crucial in today\u2019s meeting rooms. Here\u2019s how CollabOS 1.6 helps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>External camera support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom Rooms powered by Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini, now allow you to connect and use either Rally Camera or MeetUp as an external camera. RoomMate now allows you to connect up to 2 external cameras. Camera switching and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) controls allow in-room participants to highlight what\u2019s important for remote participants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These advanced camera features enhance collaboration and productivity in hybrid meetings by giving in-room attendees more flexibility to show what\u2019s relevant to their remote peers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage.png 960w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-768x547.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>RightSight 2 camera speed controls: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4418876421015\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RightSight 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> introduced automatic speaker-framing to make meetings more equitable. Now, IT admins can also adjust how quickly RightSight 2 pans and zooms between speakers, both in Speaker View and in Group View. This setting allows you to speed up or slow down camera transitions as different people begin or finish talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means IT can customize each meeting space to fit your organization\u2019s needs and meeting habits. Employees, on the other hand, can enjoy conversations that feel natural and productive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify Tap installation with auto-rotate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you update Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and RoomMate, your Logitech Tap screen can be set to automatically rotate to the correct orientation, whether you\u2019re using a table or riser mount, or mounting on a wall. This ensures that the screen is always in the right orientation to be read by users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always getting better<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re always enhancing and improving Logitech video collaboration devices and software with security features and performance updates so your organization\u2019s employees can run more effective, equitable meetings \u2014 and you can reclaim your time and peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s next? Update your Logitech video collaboration devices using Sync now, or with Microsoft Teams admin center and Zoom Device Management as the updates become available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, for full details on new features, updates, and improvements in CollabOS 1.6, see the following release notes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415405225111\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415405429271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoomMate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415412170647\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap IP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prosupport.logi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4416301193239\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Scheduler<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Logitech video collaboration devices just got more powerful thanks to the latest CollabOS and firmware updates, which bring helpful enhancements like expanded mic pod support, Local Network Access, and more to make hybrid meetings better for the whole team.\u00a0 The updates benefit IT and employees alike, making hybrid meetings easier to deploy, manage, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":29071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3247,3241,3246],"tags":[2659,3036,2502,2475,2944],"class_list":["post-29067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-enterprise-software-updates","category-for-business","category-release-notes","tag-boardroom","tag-collab","tag-logitech-video-collaboration","tag-meeting-rooms","tag-rally-bar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29067"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31303,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29067\/revisions\/31303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}