A Zoom Room needs a Zoom Rooms license, a room device (a certified appliance, or a Windows PC or Mac that meets Zoom's specs), a camera, mic and speaker, a display, a touch controller, and a wired network connection with outbound access to Zoom's cloud. Plan for a few Mbps of upload and download per room for HD video, and open Zoom's documented TCP and UDP ports. Appliances have their specs built in, so the PC requirements below only apply to computer-based rooms.
Hardware checklist
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Room device | Zoom-certified appliance, or Windows PC / Mac meeting Zoom's specs |
| Camera | Certified USB camera, video bar, or the appliance's built-in camera |
| Audio | Built into the bar, or a USB speakerphone / DSP |
| Display | One to three displays over HDMI |
| Controller | Zoom Rooms touch controller (PoE panel or supported tablet) |
| Network | Wired Ethernet recommended for the room device |
| License | Zoom Rooms license per room |
Certified options are listed in Zoom Rooms certified hardware.
Computer specs (PC- and Mac-based rooms)
Zoom publishes minimum and recommended specs for Zoom Rooms computers and updates them with new app releases. In practice:
- Operating system: a current, supported 64-bit version of Windows (Pro or Enterprise editions are typical for managed rooms) or macOS. Check Zoom's support site for the minimum versions the latest Zoom Rooms app supports.
- Processor: a modern multi-core Intel Core i5 class CPU or better for a single display; step up to Core i7 class for multiple displays, multiple cameras or 1080p in large rooms.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum is common; 16 GB gives headroom.
- Ports: USB 3.0 for the camera, one HDMI or DisplayPort output per display, Gigabit Ethernet.
- Dedicated use: run the computer only as the Zoom Room. Disable sleep, auto-updates during meeting hours, and pop-ups.
Purpose-built compute appliances such as Logitech RoomMate avoid spec guesswork. For general PC selection see choosing a conference room PC.
Network bandwidth
Zoom adapts video quality to available bandwidth. Plan per room:
| Use | Approx. bandwidth per direction |
|---|---|
| HD 720p video | about 1.2-1.5 Mbps |
| Full HD 1080p video | about 3-4 Mbps |
| Content sharing alongside video | add about 1 Mbps |
| Multiple displays / gallery view | plan extra headroom downstream |
These are rough planning figures; check Zoom's current numbers on its support site. Also plan for:
- Wired connection: Ethernet to the room device; Wi-Fi only for the controller if needed.
- Low latency and jitter: under 150 ms latency and minimal packet loss for good quality.
- QoS: tag Zoom traffic on busy networks.
More in video conferencing bandwidth.
Firewall and ports
Zoom Rooms connects outbound to Zoom's cloud. Allow outbound traffic to Zoom's published IP ranges and domains on these ports:
| Protocol | Ports | Use |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | 80, 443 | Web, signaling, fallback media |
| TCP | 8801, 8802 | Zoom client connections |
| UDP | 3478, 3479 | STUN |
| UDP | 8801-8810 | Media (audio, video, content) |
Media prefers UDP. If UDP is blocked, Zoom falls back to TCP or HTTPS, which can lower quality. Zoom's network firewall article lists current IP ranges and any extra ports for features like proximity sharing or SIP. Avoid SSL inspection on Zoom media traffic.
Controller and scheduling display requirements
- PoE controllers need a PoE (802.3af/at) switch port or an injector.
- Controllers must reach the room device on the network for pairing. See Zoom Rooms pairing code.
- Scheduling displays outside the room need network access. Zoom's current Rooms plan includes scheduling displays; older or custom plans may differ. See Zoom Rooms scheduling display.
Appliance rooms: simpler requirements
With an appliance such as the Poly Studio X52 or Neat Bar Generation 2, you don't need to meet PC specs. You need only:
- Power and a wired network port
- HDMI to the display
- A PoE port for the controller
- Zoom's firewall rules allowed
See Zoom Rooms: how it works, download and installation and how to set up Zoom Rooms.
Want a room that meets Zoom's requirements out of the box? Get a certified hardware quote.
Related guides
- Teams Rooms Network Requirements: Bandwidth, Ports, QoS
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- Zoom Conference Room Connector: What It Is and Cost
- Zoom Rooms Admin Portal: Creating and Managing Rooms
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