A Teams Rooms on Windows system is a certified kit: a small-form-factor PC (the compute), a touch console, and certified camera and audio. Lenovo (ThinkSmart), HP (Poly Studio Room Compute), Crestron (Flex), Logitech and Yealink (MVC) all sell these kits, and AV brands like QSC, Biamp and Shure offer integrator kits. Dell compute shows up inside partner kits rather than as a standalone Dell-branded system, and a generic mini PC on its own is not certified for Teams Rooms.
What's in a Teams Rooms kit
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| Compute | Windows PC running the Teams Rooms app, sold as part of a certified bundle |
| Touch console | In-room controller to join, share and control the room |
| Camera and audio | Video bar, or separate camera, mics and speakers |
| Display(s) | Front-of-room TVs, usually supplied separately |
Microsoft certifies the whole system, not just the PC. That's why you can't build an officially supported Teams Room from any mini PC. Our DIY Teams Room guide explains the tradeoffs.
The kit makers
Lenovo ThinkSmart. ThinkSmart Core compute with the ThinkSmart Controller console, sold with camera and audio bundles from partners. A common choice for IT departments already buying Lenovo.
HP / Poly. HP owns Poly. The Poly Studio 5 Room Compute (Intel Core Ultra 5) handles one or two cameras, and the Poly Studio 7 Room Compute (Core Ultra 7) is for multi-camera rooms. They pair with Poly TC10 consoles and Poly Studio V-series bars like the Studio V52.
Crestron Flex. Crestron's UC Engine compute with Crestron touch panels, in tabletop and wall-mount kits. Best where a Crestron control system already runs the building.
Logitech. Logitech Teams Rooms kits pair certified compute with Logitech Tap and Rally cameras. See Logitech Teams Rooms.
Yealink. Yealink MVC kits pair Windows compute with a touch console and Yealink cameras, from the MVC S40 for small and medium rooms to the MVC S50 and MVC S80 for larger rooms, and the MVC S90 for extra-large pro-AV spaces. See Yealink Teams Rooms.
Dell. Dell OptiPlex micro PCs have been used as the compute in kits sold by camera and audio partners. Buy the complete certified bundle, and confirm it is on Microsoft's certified device list, rather than pairing a Dell PC with peripherals yourself.
AV-brand and integrator kits
QSC (Q-SYS), Biamp and Shure sell kits that combine certified compute with their DSP, microphones and cameras. They suit large rooms and divisible spaces where an integrator programs the audio. Q-SYS can bridge its audio and video into a Teams Rooms PC as standard USB devices.
What about Cisco?
Cisco Room and Board devices can run Microsoft Teams Rooms as a native mode on certified models, in addition to Webex. They're a strong option for organizations already on Cisco. See Cisco Webex room device alternatives.
Windows kit or Android video bar?
Android appliance bars run Teams Rooms on the bar itself with no PC. Windows kits support more cameras, more peripherals and some features that arrive on Windows first. See Teams Rooms on Windows vs Android.
Picking a kit
- Decide Windows or Android.
- Pick the brand your IT team already supports.
- Size camera and audio to the room.
- Budget for a Teams Rooms Pro or Basic license.
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Related guides
- Dell, HP and Lenovo conference cameras and room kits
- Poly room kits compared: which should you buy?
- Yealink room kits compared: which should you buy?
- "Teams Rooms device isn't certified" error: what it means
- Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 alternatives compared
- Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 vs Poly Studio 5 Room Compute
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