The Zoom Rooms controller is the touch interface people use to start, join and run meetings in a Zoom Room. It's an app (Zoom Rooms Controller) running on a certified touch panel such as the Logitech Tap IP, Neat Pad Generation 2, Poly TC10 or AVer CP10 G2, or on a supported iPad or Android tablet. It pairs with the room's computer or appliance and shows the calendar, a join button, mute, camera controls and sharing.
What the controller does
- Shows today's meetings from the room's calendar with a one-tap Join or Start.
- Starts an instant meeting or joins by meeting ID.
- Controls mute, volume, camera on/off and camera presets or pan/tilt/zoom.
- Starts content sharing and shows the sharing key.
- Manages participants for the host: admit, mute, spotlight.
- Can display room controls such as lights or shades on rooms configured for them. See Zoom Rooms room controls.
Controller options
| Type | Examples | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified PoE touch panel | Logitech Tap IP, Neat Pad Generation 2, Neat Pad Pro, Poly TC10, Poly TC8, AVer CP10 G2 | Wired, always on, no charging, tamper resistant | Must match the room system brand in most cases |
| USB touch controller | Logitech Tap | Wired to a room PC | PC-based rooms only |
| iPad or Android tablet | Supported iPad models | Low cost, familiar | Needs charging and a secure mount, consumer device management |
| Touch display ("Zoom Rooms for Touch") | All-in-one boards such as Neat Board 50 | No separate controller; whiteboard built in | Users must reach the screen |
Some panels can also act as a scheduling display outside the room. See Zoom Rooms scheduling display and best Zoom Rooms controllers.
What is Zoom Rooms for Touch?
Zoom Rooms for Touch is the Zoom Rooms experience on a touchscreen display. The controls appear on the main screen, so a separate controller is optional, and it adds whiteboarding and annotation. It's used on all-in-one touch boards and on PC-based rooms with a supported touch display.
Can you run a Zoom Room without a controller?
Yes, in some setups:
- Touch displays run Zoom Rooms for Touch with no separate controller.
- Some appliances can be operated with a remote or the display's on-screen interface; check the device's documentation.
- Laptop or phone as controller. Users can control or share to the room from the Zoom app on their own device, for example with proximity or sharing features.
For most conference rooms, though, a fixed touch controller on the table is the most reliable choice. People expect a button to press.
Pairing a controller
- Open the Zoom Rooms Controller app (or power on the certified panel).
- Sign in with the room's account, or enter the pairing code shown on the room display.
- Pick the room. The controller then shows its calendar.
If no pairing code appears, see Zoom Rooms pairing code not showing.
What about the Microsoft Teams Room controller?
Teams Rooms uses a similar idea, called the touch console. It's a certified touch panel paired with the room's Windows PC or Android bar, and it shows the room calendar, a Join button and meeting controls. Many panels above, including the Logitech Tap IP, Neat Pad and Poly TC10, can run either Zoom Rooms or Teams Rooms depending on how the room is set up. See Teams Rooms touch console.
Related: Zoom Rooms explained, Zoom Rooms setup, Zoom Rooms user guide and best touch controllers.
Need a controller matched to your room system? Tell us what's in the room and we'll find the right one.
Related guides
- Best Zoom Rooms Controllers and Touch Panels
- Teams Rooms Touch Console and Remote Control Options
- Zoom Rooms Pairing Code Not Showing: How to Pair
- Zoom Rooms room controls: JSON profiles, Q-SYS and QSC
- Poly TC10 Touch Controller with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Google Meet Hardware Touch Controller: Models and Setup
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