How to set up the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller, from unboxing to a working test. It's an appliance: the meeting software runs on the device itself, so the room doesn't need a PC.
Before you start: check the box
- ThinkSmart One Pro
- Lenovo IP Controller
- Lenovo Link Box
- Link Box power adapter
- Wall mount bracket & screws
- 135W USB-C adapter
- Ethernet cable, 5 m
- 2x HDMI cables (2 m, 1 m)
- USB-A to USB-B cable, 1 m
What you need
- Ports on the ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.0.
- For appliance mode: a wired Ethernet drop (recommended over Wi-Fi), a display with HDMI input, and a Teams or Zoom account and license for the room.
ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller at a glance
- Camera: FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV
- Microphones: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup
- Controller: Lenovo IP Controller, 10.1" 1280 x 800 touch, Ethernet, HDMI in; Link Box with HDMI 2.1 out
Step by step
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Pick the position. Center the camera on the main display, just above or below the screen, at roughly seated eye level so people look at the camera when they look at the screen. See ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller mounting and placement.
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Connect power and cables. Connect the power adapter. Then connect the cables your setup needs (Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet). Use the cables in the box first; long runs may need the manufacturer's extender.
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Pair a phone (optional). Put it in Bluetooth pairing mode (see the quick start guide for the button) and pick it on your phone. Bluetooth is for calls from a phone or tablet; for meetings on a computer, USB is more reliable.
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Set up appliance mode. Follow the on-screen setup to choose the platform (Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms or other) and sign in with the room's account.
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Update the firmware. Update to the latest firmware before you go live. See Updating the firmware below.
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Run a test call. Join a test meeting, check framing from every seat, speak from the far end of the table, and have the remote side confirm they hear you clearly with no echo.
Updating the firmware
Update to the latest firmware before you go live, using the manufacturer's app or the device's settings.
- Don't unplug power or USB while an update runs.
- Update one room first, test a call, then roll out to the rest.
Manual and documentation
Lenovo's user manual for the ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: open the PDF. Check it for exact port diagrams and admin settings for your firmware version.
If something doesn't work
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