How to set up the Poly Studio R30, from unboxing to a working test. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a camera, microphone and speaker in any meeting app.
Before you start: check the box
- Poly Studio R30
- Monitor clamp
- AC power adapter and cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable (5 m)
- Removable privacy cap
- Setup sheet
What you need
- Ports on the Studio R30: Ports: 1 USB-C (5Gbps), 2 USB 2.0 Type-A, power input; Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
- For USB mode: a laptop or room PC with a free USB port that matches the included cable. Plug directly into the computer rather than through a hub where possible.
Studio R30 at a glance
- Camera: 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens
- Microphones: Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft
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 Studio R30 mounting and placement.
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Connect power and cables. Connect the power adapter. Then connect the cables your setup needs (Ports: 1 USB-C (5Gbps), 2 USB 2.0 Type-A, power input). 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 USB mode. USB video bars (Studio USB, Studio R30) and Sync speakerphones are plug-and-play: connect to the PC and select the Poly device as camera/microphone/speaker in Teams or Zoom, and use Poly Lens Desktop for settings and firmware.
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Update the firmware. Updates via Poly Lens Desktop (required on macOS) or automatically via Windows Update when connected (LED pulses amber; don't disconnect; returns to solid white, allow ~5 min). How to update the Studio R30
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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.
Poly apps you'll use
- Poly Lens (cloud, lens.poly.com): onboarding, software versions/downloads, update policies
- Poly Lens Desktop App: settings, admin password and firmware for USB devices (Studio R30, Sync speakerphones)
- Poly Clariti Manager / provisioning server: bulk provisioning and updates
Manual and documentation
Poly's user manual for the Studio R30: open the PDF. Check it for exact port diagrams and admin settings for your firmware version; more guides are on the Poly support site.
If something doesn't work
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