Here are some background info on the MTRAMA session along with questions and answers. The MTRAMA is all about Microsoft Teams Room systems and any questions around the platform.

1. MicrosoftTeamsRoomSystemsAMA
Graham Walsh & Jimmy Vaughan

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3. Pleasehelpus
We want to make this helpful and a pleasant
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4. WhatisaMicrosoftMeeting
device?
How does Microsoft categorize their device portfolio
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5. MicrosoftTeamsdevicesandhowtheyarecategorized
Focused on the spaces people work
• Product categories are important
• Designed to fit common work scenarios
• More helpful than just small, medium and large rooms
Conference room devices
• Many different devices are available for all spaces
• Introducing new product categories like the Lenovo
Thinksmart or the collab bars
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6. What is Microsoft Teams Room System?
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7. Plan,Deploy,Manage
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Microsoft does have what should be
considered your ultimate resource when
deploying these systems.
It is here that you will likely find the information
that all partners adhere to. Each device type
and the information about that device type is
found here.
While each partner will publish specifics about
their own devices on their own support sites,
this should be a reference point of anyone
deploying Microsoft Teams Room systems.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/rooms/

8. Whatroomsizes–MicrosoftGuidance
FOCUS ROOM – 3M X 3M
HUDDLE ROOM – 3M RADIUS
SMALL ROOM – 3M X 4.5M OR 4.5M X 4.5M
MEDIUM ROOM – 4.5M X 6M
LARGE ROOM – 4.5M X 8.5M OR LARGER

9. MicrosoftTeamsRoomsfeatureset
Why are these systems so popular with customers today
Feature RELEASE
One touch join NOW
Bluetooth proximity NOW
Whiteboard NOW
Modern Authentication NOW
Document sharing SOON
Recording SOON
Guest join access SOON
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10. Collabbars
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How do these differ from the Microsoft
Teams rooms?

11. Questionsfromthe
viewers
Twitter: #MTRAMA 11
Pricing?
See https://aka.ms/teamsdevices
Can't we configure all the setting of an MTR including the login credentials
through Xio Cloud?
No, you would use Teams Admin Center (TAC) when it is released. Currently in
Microsoft TAP
Can we also push the XML settings of the MTR from Xio Cloud?
No, see above, same process for all MTR vendors
Will we be able to use our compute keyboard when using the Remote Control
of a MTR touch panel through Xio Cloud?
No, not today
Interested in MTRv2 and Collab Bar endpoints for Teams & Zoom.
See previous slide

12. QuestionsSubmitted
Twitter: #MTRAMA 12
When starting an audio call from an MTR, when searching for the person you want to call, is there a way to display not only their work
phone but cell phone (if it's in AD) like we can on the Teams desktop client?
Need to check
Currently I have Mercury's deployed that are running in the native Crestron mode, what would be the easiest path upgrade them to
MTR rooms? I currently have a test unit running in MTR mode with a UC-Engine and AM-200 attached, would that be all I need?
That is correct
When is Zoom support for MTR shipping?
This has been delayed
What are your thoughts on one screen versus two screens?
Open discussion…...

13. MoreQuestions
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Have you seen any installs
with one screen be smaller
and off to the side (eg
content centre of room and
video offset)?
Only repeater screens in
large auditorium
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Is the UC-MX150-T still on
track to be available at the
end of April?
Latest update is now mid
May due to Covid-19
providing some delays.
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Is there a C-series version of
the UC-MX150-T system
planned (ie BYOD connect
for C-series)?
Sorry, can’t comment on
items that may or may not
be on a roadmap.
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Teams rooms to use multiple
cameras - eg front of room
and side of room to be able
to film someone talking at the
front.
It is not native today but is
possible with 3rd party such as
Crestron
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Due to geographic locations,
validating the equipment
recommendations and
BOMs. Do you have a “best
of” deck of MTR installs you
that you could share?
Most clients put together
their own playbook

14. Andevenmorequestions…
Twitter: #MTRAKA 14
I'm wondering if there is a good way to manage Logitech peripherals (Rally, TAP, Meetup) using a Crestron Management application like Building and Enterprise Management Software,
RoomViewer, or something else?
Creston XIO Cloud will be able to manage the Logitech devices. You could then use the API from XIO to your BMS
Does Crestron have plans to offer Crestron control on a 2nd page of the TAP? Similar to Extron's MSI Installer for the NUC to have TAP control?
Crestron has this today; it is not planned to be offered as a separate installer
MS Teams Will support dual display Option, I mean Content in One display & Video in another display?
That is correct behaviour, a new setting was released for config via XML for dual display content when not in a call.
Will teams include chat on MTR in the future?
No, this will not be coming to the MTR. MSFT looked at the usage and it was very low
Modern Authentication - Best way to manage MTR devices
Great detail on Modern Auth here - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-rooms-december-update/bc-p/1236521/highlight/true#M5012
Documentation here https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/rooms/rooms-authentication

15. Evenmorequestions
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Can you gents discuss the timing around Teams and Crestron software firmware syncing up for both UCE versions?
Available today, Crestron build 801G
Is Crestron planning to come up with PTZ cameras for the larger meeting rooms?
Nothing we can discuss on items that may or may not be on the roadmap. For certified devices today, visit aka.ms/teamsdevices
Are there any Teams Phones hardware that are equipped with the ‘sidecar’ that would be used with receptionists or executive admins?
Not today, only option would be an attendant console
Any ETA on PTZ controls?
Available today
Any adjustments for default audio?
I understand it could be within the next quarter to some public info we’ve seen on the tech community

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17. ThankYou
Jimmy Vaughan & Graham Walsh
@jrsyjmy & @Graham_Walsh
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