The cleanest way to bring power and connectivity to a conference table is a flush table box (an in-table connectivity box) with power outlets, USB charging and AV inputs such as HDMI or USB-C, fed by cables that drop through the table leg or a cable spine into a floor box or wall conduit. Under the table, use a cable tray to hold the extra cable and power supplies. Plan this before the table is ordered, since cutouts and leg routing are much easier at the factory.
Options for power at the table
| Option | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flush table box | Flip-up or pop-up box set into the tabletop with power, USB and AV | Boardrooms, medium and large rooms |
| Grommet power module | Small round module in a grommet hole | Small rooms, retrofits |
| Clamp-on power strip | Mounts to the table edge | Budget retrofits |
| Center-of-table connectivity | Low-profile hub in the middle of the table | Round or square tables |
| Under-table power strip | Power under the table with cables up through grommets | Hidden power for devices like mic hubs |
What to put in the table box
| Port | Why |
|---|---|
| AC outlets | Laptop chargers |
| USB-A / USB-C charging | Phones and tablets |
| HDMI | Wired content sharing to the display or room system |
| USB-C (video + data) | One-cable laptop connection for content or BYOD |
| Network (RJ45) | Optional, for wired laptops |
| Spare blank modules | Future upgrades |
For one-cable BYOD to the room camera and mics, products like the Logitech Extend and Logitech Swytch bring a laptop connection to the table. See BYOD conference rooms.
Routing cables from the table
- Floor box under the table is the cleanest. Power and data come up from the floor and into the table leg or spine.
- Cable spine or raceway from the table to the nearest wall when there's no floor box.
- Floor cord cover as a low-cost retrofit. Choose a low-profile, ADA-friendly cover with beveled edges.
Never run cables loose across a walkway. They're a trip hazard and get damaged.
Under-table cable management
- Cable trays or baskets along the underside hold excess cable, power bricks and mic hubs.
- Velcro wraps instead of zip ties so cables can be changed later.
- Label both ends of every cable.
- Leave a service loop at each device.
- Separate power from AV cables where possible to reduce interference.
Devices that live on or under the table
| Device | Mounting option |
|---|---|
| Touch controller | Grommet mount such as the Logitech Table Mount for Tap or Riser Mount for Tap |
| Expansion mics | Table, or under-table hub such as the Logitech Rally Mic Pod Hub |
| Mic cable runs | Rally Mic Pod Extension Cable for longer tables |
| USB to the display | Long runs over 15 ft (5 m) need an active cable such as the Logitech Active USB Cable or Strong USB |
| Companion camera | Center of table with cable through a grommet |
Table design tips
- Grommet placement: put grommets where the controller and mics will sit, not just where power is convenient.
- Hollow legs or a spine: order tables with cable paths built in.
- Access panels: removable panels under the top make future changes easy.
- Table box location: reachable from several seats, but not right where a laptop sits.
- Plenum and code: cables in ceilings or air spaces must be plenum-rated where code requires.
Wall and display side
The other end of the run matters too:
- Power and network behind the display.
- Conduit from the table area to the display wall.
- Space behind or beside the display for a room PC or compute, such as with the Logitech Compute Mount.
See conference room wiring, electrical requirements and Logitech conference room wiring.
Retrofit checklist
- Measure the cable path from table to display.
- Choose grommet or clamp-on power if you can't cut the table.
- Use a low-profile floor cord cover if there's no floor box.
- Add an under-table tray.
- Use active USB or HDMI cables for longer runs.
For furniture choices, see conference room furniture.
Planning a new table or room? Send us the table size and seat count and we'll map out the cabling for the AV system.
Related guides
- Conference Table Cable Management: Options Explained
- Floor Boxes and Table Grommets for Conference Rooms
- Logitech Active USB Cable: price and compatibility
- Logitech Table Mount for Tap: price and compatibility
- How to Hide Conference Room Cables (TV, Table and Wall)
- Jabra PanaCast 50 USB Cable: price and compatibility
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