Wireless Presentation Systems

You might recall the ways meeting presentations used to be handled; the presenter would arrive 30 minutes early to setup their laptop, work through any connectivity issues and to warm up the projector for the meeting.

Times have changed, and so have user expectations. The emerging workforce of today grew up with smart phones and tablets that offer one-click video calls and wireless streaming devices like the Roku. Displays have replaced projection in most meeting spaces and high-quality video conferencing solutions are more cost-effective than ever before, but without a simple way for users to present and share content from their device to the screen, nothing else really matters.

Cable cubbies remain a viable solution for some rooms as they provide easy access to power outlets and offer connectivity options directly from the tabletop. However, they rely on cables and adapters for their connections. And unless your IT team is actively monitoring the status of your meeting space AV gear to ensure all systems are green, it’s up to the end user to troubleshoot any connection issues (and hopefully report any they find). And what if you have multiple presenters? Can your existing setup support quick switching between users without interruption?

Enter the wireless presentation system.

Crestron's AM-200 touchless, wireless presentation system

A WPS (wireless presentation system) allows one (or multiple) users to present images & video directly from their laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone device.

Advantages of wireless presentation systems

• Display and device agnostic
• Not limited to just one presenter at a time
• Easy connect using WPS as hotspot for wireless connectivity
• Less table clutter as cables are no longer needed
• Built-in administration tools for moderating shared content
• Security advantages –
• Many systems offer dual network modes so employees can connect via their corporate network, while guests connect wirelessly
• Line-of-sight and password protection for sharing
• Moderator approval/ rejection (great for educators)
• AES-127 encryption (some models)

Top choices for wireless presentation & collaboration  

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