All You Need To Know About The Whiteboard Owl: Our Full Review

The Meeting Owl Pro has been the go to product for many meeting rooms. A unique way to really see everybody in the meeting – up close and personal. The Meeting Owl Pro boasts 360-degree views of your meeting room, putting everyone on your screen. Up close. Allowing you to see everybody at once. Without having to wait for the camera to track and move to who is speaking. By the time it processes who is speaking, its too late. The Meeting Owl Pro covered that.
However now that working from home is the new normal, being able to create and present to your colleagues, or your students, has been a bit of a challenge. Even though a lot of interactive displays have integrated digital whiteboards. Being able to create in real time, on a real whiteboard big enough for you, your colleagues and your classmates. Is a must for a lot of people. That’s where Owl Labs stood up and created the Whiteboard Owl. The Meeting Owl’s friend that captures your whiteboard content.

But with the Whiteboard Owl seeming like just another meeting room camera, how does the Whiteboard Owl differ from other meeting room cameras?

What Is The Whiteboard Owl?

The Whiteboard Owl is a camera for you to capture your whiteboard content, shooting it across to your remote participants in HD quality. All of this while working with the Meeting Owl Pro. Just pair the two devices together and your meeting will have 360-degree views of the people within the meeting room or classroom. The Whiteboard Owl is fully flexible to your needs. It can be mounted on the ceiling, the wall or can be mounted on a tripod. If you chose to mount the Owl on your wall or on a tripod, it is recommended that you place it 7 – 16 feet away from your whiteboard and 6 feet off the ground. Allowing the Owl to capture a large area of your whiteboard and capture the content clearly.

The Whiteboard Owl includes:

Whiteboard Tags
Power Supply
Mount
Adhesive Strips
Cable Management Pieces
Drywall Hangers
Screws

A tripod for the Whiteboard Owl will have to be bought separately. But not to worry though – you wont need to think too much about buying the right tripod. The Owl comes with a tripod screw thread on the bottom of the device. Making it easy for you to set up the Owl and chose the right tripod. Just make sure that you use a tripod screw that isn’t longer than 8mm – otherwise you will damage the Whiteboard Owl. If you are going to be moving the Owl from room to room. Then getting a tripod is recommended. Instead of you having to take the Owl off the wall when you want it in a different room. When you are moving your Whiteboard Owl around, just remember to take your whiteboard tags with you.

Content

When creating content with the Whiteboard Owl you will never have to worry about your participants not being able to see what you have created, as the Owl comes with features to enhance your content. When you’re ready to start creating on your whiteboard, you simply flip over one of the whiteboard tags. This will then switch the remote participants view from the Meeting Owl to the Whiteboard Owl. Then you can start drawing on the whiteboard.

Another way the Whiteboard Owl focuses on your content is that you will almost become invisible to your remote participants when drawing on your whiteboard. So when you’re drawing the Whiteboard Owl will pick out the content that it can see and enhance it, while turning you transparent. Then when your done drawing and move out of frame, the Owl will line up the rest of your drawing and enhance it further. Making the Whiteboard Owl experience even easier. Just a little tip though. Owl Labs recommend using black, blue, red or green markers when using the Whiteboard Owl. Just so your drawing can be picked up by the Owl clearly.

The whiteboard capture feature stops you from having to take notes during the Whiteboard Owl session. You missing out on important parts of your meeting as you had to look at your notepad. The Whiteboard Owl will take photos of your whiteboard and store them for you to look at after your session is over.

Whiteboard Tags

The whiteboard tags are a crucial part of the Whiteboard Owl – without them nothing on your whiteboard will be seen. So before you even set up the Whiteboard Owl, place the whiteboard tags on your whiteboard. One in the top left hand corner and one in the bottom right hand corner. This is just so you don’t get ahead of yourself and start using the Whiteboard Owl without putting the tags on. Taking your time creating on the whiteboard and your participants via Zoom not seeing a thing.

The tags look somewhat like QR codes. They have to go, like we said in the top left hand and bottom right hand corner, but you can create your own smaller frame. This is if you don’t want your whole whiteboard being captured. The tags act as a frame for your content and what the Whiteboard Owl should focus on. Make sure that they are facing upright for them to work right.

The tags are also magnetic, so they are super easy to set up. However if your whiteboard isn’t a magnetic whiteboard, then you will need to use magnetic adhesive strips to attach the tags to your whiteboard.

Going back to the idea of moving the Owl from room to room, obviously the tags need to be moved to the new room as well. When setting up the Owl in the new room, the Whiteboard Owl and the tags need to re crop. Meaning that the Owl will have to figure out the frame you want of the new whiteboard. This process is just so that the Owl can get the best picture of the whiteboard. However, this won’t halt your presentation. The re-cropping process only takes up to one minute in most situations.

Whiteboard Enhance

The whiteboard enhance feature is a great tool for making your whiteboard even clearer. It does what it says. It will enhance your whiteboard content so your remote participants can see it in a sharper view. Pick out your drawing and making it more noticeable against the whiteboard. To enable this feature you will have to go into Cameras Controls, Whiteboard Owl Controls and click the Whiteboard Enhance toggle to turn it on. And as simple as that, your remote students or colleagues can see your content more clearly.

Once the whiteboard enhance feature has been switched on. You can easily turn this feature on and off by flipping one of the whiteboard tags. Making your meeting or lesson professional and seamless with just a flip of a tag. If you are turning the whiteboard enhance feature on and off by flipping the tags, then you will need to flip both of the tags over and leave a clear view of the whiteboard so the feature can be turned on.

Whiteboard Capture

The whiteboard capture takes photos of your whiteboard content and puts them into a safe space for you – where you can access them after your meeting. The images will be stored for up to 2 hours after the meeting in a URL that is placed in the bottom right hand corner. When entering the URL, you will have to enter a passphrase. Your passphrase can be found in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. When inputting this passphrase there will be a space between each of the three words. Being able to view photos of the content created in the meeting can help massively. With not only conjuring up new ideas but rejogging your memory if anything information is forgotten. Because if your memory’s not the greatest, you can simply go into the URL and view your meeting all over again.

Now some of you may be thinking that you will have to have some sort of remote control to take the pictures. Or worse have to run back and forth from the Owl to the whiteboard every time our want to snap a picture. But the Owl is all about seamless meetings. No remotes or buttons are needed. As the Whiteboard Owl will take high resolution pictures of new content created every 30 seconds. Meaning that you can stay by your whiteboard, hosting your meeting or your lesson without having to run around.

Setting Up Your Whiteboard Owl

Once the Owl is mounted on your wall or tripod. You will then have to get your Owl up and running. Its super simple, you just have to download the Meeting Owl app. You will need the app to be able to use your Whiteboard Owl. When you first enter the app you will have to select your Whiteboard Owl from the list of nearby devices. It will be called “Whiteboard Owl” followed by the 8 digit software serial number. To make it simpler, you can change the Owls name later on in the set up. This little feature helps if you have multiple Whiteboard Owls as you can give them all different names. Making it easy to pick the right Owl when needing to buy a new license.

After you have selected your Whiteboard Owl, you will need to select your location and register your Owl. In registering all you need to put in is your full name, company name and your email address. After this you will just need to connect the Owl to your WIFI. And just like that you Whiteboard Owl is set up and ready to go.

License

If you are an Owl Labs lover and already have the Meeting Owl Pro, you can pair your Whiteboard Owl and your Meeting Owl together. When connecting the Whiteboard Owl to your internet is complete, the Meeting Owl app will give you the option to connect your Whiteboard Owl to a Meeting Owl. The app will automatically search for any nearby Owls to pair with. Once your Meeting Owl pops up on the list, select pair and the devices will connect. In the last step you are required to purchase a license for your Whiteboard Owl. Without this license your Owl will not be useable. Purchasing a license is easy. You just simple go into the billing section in the Owl Labs dashboard and add a license to your cart.

Where You Can Use The Whiteboard Owl?

Whether your looking for a whiteboard camera for your meeting room or for online lessons. The Whiteboard Owl can pretty much fit anywhere. Pairing with the Meeting Owl to bring great views and and clear images of your participants and your whiteboard to your meetings or lessons.

Classroom

With people still learning from home, the Whiteboard Owl can deliver crystal clear whiteboard content without the students missing anything. Letting the teacher teach smoothly without having to pause for remote learners to jot down the content off the whiteboard. The students can see the whiteboard in real times without any lagging or light interfaces. No lagging as the teacher can stand in front of the whiteboard and become invisible as the Whiteboard Owl will remove the teacher so you can see what they are creating.

The whiteboard capture feature can improve your meetings and your lessons. Using the Owl in a classroom – the whiteboard capture feature can boost students productivity as they can keep their focus on the lesson. Using the Owl for a meeting – having the whiteboard feature available allows participants to view the content draw in the meeting again. Having a chance for them to come up with any new ideas or just view the content once again. Furthermore, if a person was supposed to be in the meeting and they got caught up with something else. Them missing the meeting but not actually missing the meeting as they can easily view what was drawn up in the meeting.

Meeting Rooms

Online learning isn’t the only thing that the Whiteboard Owl can do, the Owl is also great for meetings with any remote participants. Which are most meetings nowadays. If you prefer to use a real whiteboard to draw out plans and any ideas, the Meeting Owl will be your best friend. Letting remote colleagues or business partners view your drawing clearly. Making for better huddle and small meetings and any brainstorming sessions that may come about. Without realising it, the Whiteboard Owl can make remote participants feel more included in the meeting. So if the call keeps cutting out for your remote participants. It can leave them feeling out of the loop – making them unmotivated for the meeting at hand.

If the the Whiteboard Owl is something that has caught your eye, you will have to wait a little while. The Whiteboard Owl is expected to be available from April 2022, with a price of around £700. The Whiteboard Owl, we believe, would be a great addition to your meeting room or classroom as many people are still learning and working from home.

Natalie Horn

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Unlock the Power: Maximizing Productivity with AV Equipment

In today’s fast-paced work environment, where time is of the essence, businesses and individuals alike are constantly seeking ways to enhance productivity and efficiency. The rapid evolution of technology has introduced a plethora of tools and strategies to streamline tasks and optimize workflows. One such crucial element that plays a significant role in boosting productivity is AV equipment (Audiovisual Equipment). In this blog, we will explore the relevance and importance of AV equipment in the workplace and how it can be leveraged to maximize productivity. We’ll delve into various aspects, including AV equipment tips, AV tools for productivity, AV equipment benefits, and much more.In the modern business landscape, collaboration is a cornerstone of success. AV equipment fosters seamless communication and collaboration among team members, whether they are working together in the office or remotely. Virtual meetings and conference calls facilitated by AV technology transcend geographical barriers and promote efficient collaboration, ensuring that tasks are completed promptly.Visual aids have proven to be highly effective in conveying information and ideas. Utilizing AV equipment for presentations, training sessions, and data visualization enables better comprehension and retention of essential information. This, in turn, enhances productivity by reducing the time needed to grasp complex concepts.AV equipment aids in time management by enabling professionals to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Through webinars, instructional videos, and tutorials, employees can efficiently learn new skills and improve existing ones, thus optimizing their work processes and achieving better results in less time.Integrating AV equipment into daily operations streamlines workflows and simplifies routine tasks. Video conferencing, for instance, eliminates the need for time-consuming in-person meetings and ensures that decision-making processes are swift and efficient.5 Tips For Organizing YOUR Desk Setup & MAXIMIZING Productivity! (Work From Home) | Raymond Strazdas AV Equipment for ProductivityAV equipment, short for audiovisual equipment, encompasses a range of tools and technologies designed to enhance communication, collaboration, and overall efficiency in various settings. From corporate offices and classrooms to home-based work environments, AV equipment plays a crucial role in facilitating seamless interactions and boosting productivity.AV Equipment Definition and Its ImportanceAV equipment refers to a collection of tools such as projectors, video conferencing systems, interactive whiteboards, audio systems, and presentation software that combine both visual and auditory elements to deliver information effectively. The significance of AV equipment lies in its ability to engage multiple senses simultaneously, leading to better information retention and comprehension.Maximising Efficiency with AV TechnologyTo maximize productivity with AV equipment, consider the following tips: Invest in Quality AV Gear: Opt for reputable AV equipment brands known for their reliability and performance. This ensures that your tools work seamlessly, reducing disruptions during critical tasks. Utilize AV Tools for Productivity Enhancement: Explore various AV solutions tailored to specific tasks, such as video conferencing for remote collaboration or interactive displays for engaging presentations. AV Equipment Optimization: Regularly update and maintain your AV equipment to ensure it operates at its full potential, preventing technical glitches that could hinder productivity. AV Equipment for Workplace ProductivityIn corporate environments, AV equipment fosters better collaboration and communication among team members. Meetings and presentations become more dynamic and interactive, leading to enhanced idea-sharing and decision-making processes.AV Equipment for Classroom ProductivityIn educational settings, AV equipment aids teachers in delivering engaging lessons, capturing students’ attention, and promoting active learning. Visual aids, such as multimedia presentations, make complex topics more digestible, resulting in improved comprehension and retention.AV Equipment for Home Office ProductivityFor remote workers and home-based professionals, AV equipment is instrumental in maintaining effective communication with colleagues and clients. Video conferencing tools enable face-to-face interactions, nurturing stronger professional relationships.Boosting Productivity with Audiovisual ToolsEmploy the following AV equipment efficiency techniques to maximize productivity: Time Management with AV Technology: Use AV tools to schedule and conduct efficient online meetings, reducing the time spent on administrative tasks. Task Optimization with Visual Aids: Visualize data and information through charts, graphs, and presentations to streamline decision-making processes. AV Equipment Hacks for Better FocusAV Equipment for Better Focus and Productivity: In work environments where focus is essential, noise-cancelling headphones and soundproofing equipment enhance concentration, leading to increased productivity.AV Equipment for Collaboration and Remote Work ProductivityBest AV Equipment for Productivity: The best AV equipment for remote work includes high-definition webcams, premium microphones, and reliable video conferencing software, fostering seamless virtual collaboration.Increasing Productivity with AV Equipment in Small BusinessesSmall businesses can benefit from AV equipment that streamlines internal communications, enhances customer interactions, and boosts overall efficiency. By investing in budget-friendly AV solutions, small businesses can compete effectively with larger enterprises.AV Equipment Setup for Enhanced EfficiencyAV Equipment for Online Meetings Productivity: Utilize AV equipment setups optimized for online meetings, featuring user-friendly interfaces and robust connectivity to prevent technical disruptions during critical discussions.AV Equipment for Classroom Productivity and PresentationAV Equipment for Classroom Productivity: Teachers can leverage AV equipment to deliver more engaging and interactive lessons, leading to increased student participation and better learning outcomes.AV Equipment Buying Guide for ProductivityAV Equipment Reviews for Productivity Enhancement: Before purchasing AV equipment, read reviews and comparisons to ensure you invest in tools that align with your specific productivity needs. Choosing the Best AV Equipment for ProductivityFor small businesses seeking to boost workplace productivity, incorporating the right AV equipment can make a significant difference. Here are some top AV tools suitable for small business settings: Interactive Whiteboards: These versatile tools combine visual aids and collaborative features, enabling teams to brainstorm, plan, and present ideas effectively. Interactive whiteboards encourage active participation and foster innovation within the team. Wireless Presentation Systems: These systems allow seamless sharing of content from multiple devices onto a central screen. This enhances collaboration during meetings, making it easier for team members to share their insights and contribute to discussions effortlessly. Unified Communication Systems: With remote work becoming prevalent, unified communication systems integrate various AV components like video conferencing, screen sharing, and instant messaging. This setup ensures efficient communication and project coordination among distributed teams. AV Equipment for Home OfficesWorking from home demands a different set of AV equipment to ensure maximum productivity. Consider the following gadgets for your home office setup: HD

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Everything You Need To Know About Airtame

Airtame is one of the most well known brands that can make your meetings simpler. Their wireless presentation device, the Airtame 2, makes for great content sharing during meetings and presentations. Making it easy for colleagues in the office and guests to share their ideas and PowerPoints to the meeting. Now with their newest device, the Airtame Hub, it can help you join any meeting from anywhere. Helping join hybrid and in-office workers together. Making hybrid meetings possible in your office, not only making your team meetings easier but giving your employees flexibility in working environments. If Airtame sounds like something that you think could take your meetings to the next level, fill out the form with all your details or give us a call on (01189) 977 785. Airtame 2 The Airtame 2 is a dongle device that brings wireless sharing and digital signage to any display. Securely sitting behind your chosen display, the Airtame 2 allows regulars and guests to wirelessly connect and share either the content or mirror their full screen. With the option to use Miracast, GoogleCast, Airplay, or the Airtame App, it really doesn't matter what type of device you have. As long as you have any of these options you can share via the Airtame. Airtame Specs Connections: 1x USB-C (Power, HDMI, USB Host, Ethernet) 1x Micro USB OTG port Output Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (up to 60 Hz progressive mode) 1280 x 720 (up to 60 Hz) Screen Connections: HDMI 1.4b / VGA* / DVI* With external adapter Digital Signage Having the option to use the Airtame 2 as a digital signage display, means that the Airtame 2 can work for anyone. No matter their business. Plan, create, and schedule you digital signage content to any of your screens with the Airtame 2 connected. With the integrated apps: Youtube Room Overview Dropbox Gallery & Dropbox Video OneDrive Gallery & OneDrive Video Google Slides PowerPoint Trello World Clock Website Home screen Rise Vision Unsplash you can turn you screen into something creative with the Rise Vision app and informative with the Room Overview app. Making digital signage creativities endless. With all of these apps included making a fun or professional displays is easy, and so is publishing your content. With Airtame Cloud you have the chance to preview you content, correcting or adding, then you can schedule the signage on set weeks, days, and times. Wireless Sharing Now some of you may be thinking that if anyone can connect and share with the Airtame 2, then interruptions are bound to happen. And when you're holding a professional meeting with lets say potential business partners, having another colleague connect and start sharing to the Airtame device by accident can be unprofessional. However with Airtame thinking of this situation, they give you a pin code to enter your meeting. Meaning that the random colleague sharing situation won't happen, plus you have piece of mind that any content shared by you or your guests in the meeting will be secure and private to only those in the meeting. Airtame Hub To make hybrid conferencing easier, the Airtame Hub will be your answer. This sleek box will connect your hybrid workers to your meeting, no matter where they are. With hybrid conferencing now being the normal way of meeting in the office, something like the Airtame Hub in your meeting room will make it easier for you to walk into the meeting room and connect as quickly as possible. Not only does the Airtame Hub allow for quicker meeting connections, but it means that the meeting call, either Teams or Zoom, will now run on the Airtame Hub instead of running on your laptop. Leading to a better performing video conferencing. Just like the Airtame 2, the Airtame Hub is easy to install and use in your meeting room. With PoE for power it makes for quicker installations, along with better quality images and audio while sharing with the Airtame Hub. Airtame Hub Specs Connections: 2x HDMI Out, 2x Type A, 1x Type C USB Power Input: PoE IEEE 802.3 at Type 2 Streaming Encryption: Airplay, Miracast Conferencing Encryption: TLS, WebRTC Airtame In Meetings Wireless sharing in meetings has never been easier with Airtame. Using the Airtame 2 you have multiple meeting avenues you can go down, you can wirelessly share content the way you want, fully mirror your laptop screen, and create information packed digital signage for your displays. With full screen mirroring and wireless sharing capabilities, anyone and everyone in the meeting can share their ideas to the team. Now normally when guests join your meeting, its a fumble for cables and sharing devices to allow them to present their plan and ideas. Its a fumble that can waste time and look unprofessional if you are really trying to impress. With the Airtame 2 that scramble for a cable is long gone. Sitting discretely behind you meeting room display, guests and regular attendees to your meeting room can wirelessly connect and share their content to the meeting. Saving time and keeping professionalism within your meeting. As mentioned, the Airtame 2 dongle will sit comfortably behind your display, not only keeping your meeting room spick and pan of cables and wires but keeps the Airtame 2 accessible and close by for a perfect connection. Using the Airtame 2 for digital signage is a no brainer, with a list of integrated apps you can create digital signage displays how you want. With apps including, Youtube, PowerPoint, OneDrive Gallery, Room Overview, and many more, creating a digital signage display with Airtame makes life just that tad easier. Plus with the Airtame 2, you can turn any of your displays into a digital signage device. Making the Airtame 2 suitable for any of your displays. Got a display in your reception area? Connect the Airtame 2 and turn the standard screen into a digital signage display. Got a display in your meeting room? The obvious answer is to

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