Hikvision, Dahua and Huawei sell USB conference cameras and meeting room systems, but US buyers should be cautious. All three are covered by Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA, which bars US federal agencies and contractors from using their video surveillance and telecom equipment, and the FCC has restricted new equipment authorizations for them. Grandstream and Ubiquiti are not on those lists. For most US rooms, a mainstream Teams- and Zoom-certified camera is the safer choice.
Brand by brand
| Brand | What they sell for meetings | US status to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hikvision | USB webcams, conference cameras, interactive panels | Named in NDAA Section 889; FCC Covered List |
| Dahua | USB conference cameras, PTZs, collaboration displays | Named in NDAA Section 889; FCC Covered List |
| Huawei | IdeaHub boards and room systems | Named in NDAA Section 889; FCC Covered List; limited US availability |
| Grandstream | GVC room systems, IP phones, USB cameras | Not covered by Section 889 |
| Ubiquiti | UniFi network gear; video devices mainly for UniFi ecosystem and security | Not covered by Section 889 |
Regulations change. Check with your compliance team, especially if you hold government contracts, receive federal funding or work in healthcare or education.
Quality and platform support
- Certification: Security-brand USB cameras usually work as generic webcams. Few carry Microsoft Teams or Zoom certification, so features like auto-framing in Teams Rooms and centralized management aren't supported.
- Grandstream GVC systems: These run their own platform and SIP, with apps for some cloud services. They're a different approach from a Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms appliance.
- Ubiquiti: Ubiquiti doesn't offer a mainstream Teams or Zoom room camera. A "Ubiquiti conference room setup" typically means UniFi switching, PoE and Wi-Fi supporting certified room devices from other brands. That's a fine combination.
- Support and firmware: Mainstream conferencing brands publish firmware updates, management tools and US support channels for their room devices.
Alternatives we carry
| Room | Camera | Why | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddle | Poly Studio R30 | Compact 4K USB bar, Teams/Zoom/Meet | $456 |
| Small | Logitech MeetUp 2 | AI framing, 120° FOV | $1,079 |
| Small-medium | Jabra PanaCast 50 | 180° panoramic 4K | $1,117 |
| Medium | AVer VB342 Pro | 4K PTZ bar, 15x zoom | $1,753 |
Prices can change.
Using UniFi or another managed network? Give room devices their own VLAN and follow the Teams Rooms network requirements or Zoom Rooms requirements.
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