WHAT IS BYOD IN AV SYSTEMS?

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) allows users to connect their laptops, tablets, or mobile devices to a meeting room’s AV system, enabling seamless video conferencing, content sharing, and flexibility across multiple platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

Some solutions are designed to enhance existing AV setups, while others come with BYOD functionality built-in.

BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV SETUPS

If you already have an AV system but need to add BYOD functionality, these solutions provide USB passthrough, wireless connectivity, and HDMI integration for effortless device access.

LOGITECH: BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV

Logitech Swytch – Universal BYOD Adapter
Logitech Swytch allows any laptop to connect to a meeting room’s AV system via USB-C or USB-A. Users plug in their laptop and instantly access the room’s cameras, microphones, and speakers. It is compatible with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex.
Best for: Hybrid meeting spaces where teams need cross-platform flexibility.
Ideal Rooms: Medium conference rooms, huddle rooms, executive offices.

Logitech Extend – Expanding Swytch for Large Rooms
Logitech Extend increases the reach of Logitech Swytch, making it suitable for larger boardrooms. It expands BYOD capabilities in bigger spaces without requiring AV system rewiring.
Best for: Large boardrooms needing long-distance cable routing and Swytch access.
Ideal Rooms: Boardrooms, training rooms, executive conference rooms.

Logitech Tap – Simple BYOD Room Control
Logitech Tap delivers meeting room control through USB connectivity. When paired with Logitech cameras and speakers, it enables laptops to control the room for a streamlined BYOD experience. For content sharing, users can connect via the HDMI input on the Tap, making screen sharing easy and reliable.

Best for: Organizations looking to simplify BYOD with intuitive, plug-and-play controls.
Ideal Rooms: Small to medium meeting rooms, tech-enabled conference spaces.

Logitech Rally Bar – USB Mode for BYOD
While often used in appliance mode, the Logitech Rally Bar also supports USB BYOD functionality. Users can plug in a laptop via USB to access the camera, mic, and speakers natively.
Best for: Medium-sized rooms that want flexibility between native Zoom/Teams and BYOD.
Ideal Rooms: Medium conference rooms, cross-platform workspaces.

NEAT: BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV

Neat Bar – USB Passthrough for BYOD
Neat Bar provides USB passthrough, allowing users to plug in their laptop and use Neat’s camera and audio system.
Best for: Zoom and Microsoft Teams rooms that need occasional BYOD support.
Ideal Rooms: Small to medium conference rooms, flexible hybrid meeting spaces.

POLY: BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV

Poly G62 – Enterprise BYOD for Large Conference Rooms
Poly G62 supports USB and HDMI passthrough, allowing users to connect laptops to room AV equipment.
Best for: Enterprise organizations with large Poly AV systems that need seamless BYOD functionality.
Ideal Rooms: Large boardrooms, enterprise conference centers.

YEALINK: BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV

Yealink BYOD Extender – Wireless & Wired BYOD Support
Yealink BYOD Extender enables wired and wireless BYOD for Yealink video conferencing rooms via USB-C or HDMI.
Best for: Businesses using Yealink meeting room systems that need easy BYOD options.
Ideal Rooms: Medium and large meeting rooms, hybrid work environments.

BARCO: BYOD SOLUTIONS FOR EXISTING AV

Barco ClickShare CX Series – Wireless BYOD Conferencing
The ClickShare CX Series enables completely wireless BYOD by allowing users to connect their laptops via ClickShare Button or App.
Best for: Businesses seeking cable-free, cross-platform conferencing solutions.
Ideal Rooms:

• CX-20: Small rooms, quick huddle setups

• CX-30: Medium rooms needing touch screen or interactivity support

• CX-50 Gen 2: Large rooms with dual-screen and high-performance needs

Barco ClickShare C Series – Wireless BYOD Presentation Sharing
The C Series supports wireless screen sharing without requiring HDMI cables, ideal for content-only collaboration.
Best for: Organizations needing wireless presentation without video conferencing.
Ideal Rooms: Training rooms, brainstorming zones, creative collaboration spaces.

AV SYSTEMS THAT COME WITH BUILT-IN BYOD FUNCTIONALITY

These systems natively support BYOD, meaning they do not require additional hardware to allow personal device connections.

LOGITECH: BUILT-IN BYOD SYSTEMS

Logitech MeetUp – Plug-and-Play USB BYOD for Small Rooms
Logitech MeetUp is an all-in-one camera with integrated audio and wide-angle lens, ideal for direct laptop plug-in.
Best for: Simple BYOD setups in small rooms.
Ideal Rooms: Huddle rooms, private offices, small team areas.

Logitech Rally Bar Mini – BYOD via USB Mode
Logitech Rally Bar Mini offers premium video/audio in a compact form. Users can connect their laptops directly via USB.
Best for: Small to mid-sized rooms requiring high-quality audio-video.
Ideal Rooms: Small to medium rooms, executive suites.

NEAT: BUILT-IN BYOD SYSTEMS

Neat Board Pro – Wireless BYOD Collaboration & Whiteboarding
Neat Board Pro is an interactive all-in-one touchscreen display with whiteboarding and wireless screen sharing.
Best for: Interactive collaboration sessions and hybrid brainstorming meetings.
Ideal Rooms: Design studios, agile team rooms, innovation hubs.

YEALINK: BUILT-IN BYOD SYSTEMS

Yealink UVC40 – All-in-One BYOD Video Bar
Yealink UVC40 is a USB plug-and-play video bar with integrated components, ideal for small/medium spaces.
Best for: Businesses wanting quick and easy BYOD video setup.
Ideal Rooms: Small to medium conference rooms, client-facing meeting spaces.

BARCO: BUILT-IN BYOD SYSTEMS

Barco ClickShare CX-50 Gen 2 – Enterprise Wireless BYOD
Delivers a top-tier wireless-first experience with smart controls and multi-screen sharing.
Best for: Enterprise rooms needing robust, secure, wireless BYOD and collaboration.
Ideal Rooms: Executive boardrooms, high-capacity meeting centers.

UNIFIED COMPARISON TABLE: BYOD VIDEO CONFERENCING SOLUTIONS

CONCLUSION: SELECTING THE BEST BYOD SOLUTION FOR YOUR AV NEEDS

Whether you need to upgrade an existing AV setup with BYOD functionality or invest in a new system with built-in BYOD support, solutions from Logitech, Neat, Poly, Yealink, and Barco ensure seamless video conferencing and content sharing.

Need help choosing the best BYOD system for your space? Contact Vivo Technologies today to find the perfect plug-and-play or wireless BYOD solution for your conference rooms.