AV equipment company Neat has announced the launch of a new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution Neat Select.
“We are excited to deliver Neat Select to support BYOD use cases, providing customers with exceptional video collaboration experiences plus the flexibility they need for today’s diverse workplaces,”
Neat said on twitter.
Designed with flexibility for video collaboration in mind, the feature allows users to connect their laptops and join meetings on the platform of their choice.
Neat Select, releasing in the first half of 2025, will be available for the Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2.
Neat Select and BYOD
Neat Select is a way for the company to continue to make their solutions adaptable in a world where work is now conducted over multiple, and even personal, devices.
As a result, the solution offers a simple plug-and-play experience, enabling users to connect their laptops to Neat Bar with an HDMI and USB-C cable, or to Neat Bar 2 with just a USB-C connection.
This aims to provide organisations with greater interoperability in their communication setups, as many users may have older computers or different brands that use other connections.
Neat Select supports multiple video conferencing platforms. This ensures businesses can continue to work efficiently without being restricted to one service provider.
Equally, Neat Select offers a solution that integrates seamlessly with Neat Pulse, Neat’s cloud-based management service, to allow IT teams to monitor and control devices remotely.
Additional Augmentation with Neat Products
With Neat Select, a key component of the offering is giving users more control.
Control not only in terms of BYOD but also over meeting features and capabilities.
Neat Select can be used on its own but can also be paired with Neat Pad.
A touchscreen controller, the Neat Pad gives users additional controls of their AV solutions.
When used together, Neat Pad enables users to adjust settings such as muting microphones, changing volume, and controlling camera framing directly from the device.
This adds extra utility in meeting spaces where multiple users need access to controls without disrupting calls.
Equally, Neat Select integrates with Neat Pulse, providing IT administrators with tools to remotely monitor and adjust device settings.
Neat Pulse allows businesses to deploy Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2 across multiple rooms while maintaining visibility and control.
The service also enables troubleshooting and configuration adjustments without requiring on-site intervention, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
These capabilities stand to reduce challenges for IT teams managing video conferencing solutions by maintaining consistency across multiple locations.
What’s New from Neat?
In Q4 of 2024, Neat had a number of new announcements that added both to its AV portfolio and its strategy.
In December, the company named Tormod Ree as its new Chief Product and Engineering Officer to elevate the company’s innovation during its current growth period.
In terms of products, it expanded its Board series with a new Board Pro solution, which features an all-in-one 65-inch device that enhances the meeting experience with far-reaching audio and video.
