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Almost two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations around the world have established new work norms, recognizing that flexible work is no longer a temporary pandemic response measure, but a enduring feature of the modern work world. According to a report by McKinsey, 58% of Americans work from home at least one day a week. 35% of respondents reported being able to choose to work from home five days a week. When given the opportunity to work flexibly, 87% of people accept. This dynamic is widespread across demographics, professions, and regions. The flexible work world was born...

"This is my new favorite best way to use Zoom, Google Meet and all the other web conferencing apps. Video calls without a computer (or a phone), it's actually possible and I am digging this 100% standalone videoconferencing system!" Learn more about Kandao Meeting Ultra.

Hybrid meetings have become a common practice due to the rise of remote work, and the technology that enables this has developed rapidly in the past several years with video bars and 360 conferencing devices. These immersive video conferencing solutions creates hybrid meetings environments that feels almost as the same as in-person meetings. However, remote attendees often still feel disengaged and the gap between remote and in-office employee participation can widen. According to Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trend Index , 43% of remote workers do not feel included in hybrid meetings. Why do remote workers feel excluded? One of the primary...

In today's professional landscape, hybrid meetings are indispensable, necessitating high-quality audio and fluid communication for effective collaboration. However, many conference solutions struggle to deliver optimal audio quality in hybrid settings. As hybrid work models become increasingly prevalent, organizations must reevaluate their audio solutions to facilitate equitable and efficient communication.This article delves into the common audio challenges encountered in hybrid meetings and explains how the Kandao Meeting Ultra offers a comprehensive audio solution. Common Challenges with Hybrid Meeting Audio 1.Poor Audio QualityPoor Audio Quality is a frequent issue in hybrid meetings, significantly affecting the overall meeting experience. Audio distortion or muffling...

Applicable situation of Kandao Meeting Pro The coverage radius of Kandao Meeting Pro is 5.5 meters, and a maximum of 16 people can be seated on the round table. It can well meet the general small and medium meeting rooms. But if you want to adapt to a large meeting room, which is beyond the coverage of Kandao Meeting Pro, then you can consider deploying Kandao Meeting Omni at this time. Applicable meeting scenarios of Kandao Meeting Omni Note The distance between each conference device must be more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) to avoid echoes.

Power On Long press the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the conferencing camera. You will see that the green light is flashing as the camera is starting up or updating firmware. Ready to Use When the indicator light is solid green, that means the conferencing camera is ready to use. If the conferencing camera is connected to the network normally, it will be searched by 【Meeting Omni】. Connection succeeded If【Meeting Omni】connects to the conference machine successfully, the indicator light will be solid blue, indicating that the conferencing camera is working. Locate a Device Click the [Volume] button...

The images seen by remote participants are the video stream output of the Kandao Meeting Omni system on the host computer. If someone wants to share the screen of his computer (“Computer A” in the picture) to the remote participants, what should we do? We can use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN interface of the host computer (if there is one) and the HDMI OUT interface of the Computer A. Then click the "Projection" button, and the Omni system of the host computer will display the screen of Computer A. At this time, click "Share Screen" on...

Local Record User can click the [Record] button to record the preview screen and save it to the Host PC. Click the [Settings] button to open or change the storage path of locally recorded videos. Resolution Setting Users can set the resolution of the output image in the upper left corner of the setting panel, which supports 1080P (1920*1080) and 720P (1280*720). Note: 1.Although Omni supports up to 1080P high-definition video resulotion, the video resolution that remote participants can see still depends on the video conferencing platform. Taking Zoom as an example, the personal free version only supports up to...

Once in the meeting, Omni defaults to "AI Tracking" + "Gallery View". The AI system intelligently recognizes the faces of participants in the meeting room and tracks the highlighted speaker with a blue box. It also intelligently adjusts the layout and number of windows in the view. If you feel that the blue box highlighting the speaker is not prominent enough, you can choose the "Speaker View". In this view, the speaker will appear in a larger frame on the left side. If users do not want to use the "AI Tracking" feature, they can also choose the "Lock and...

As organizations embrace hybrid work models, reaping the benefits of increased flexibility and productivity, there is a potential downside—unequal meeting experiences. Remote participants often struggle to have an equal presence in hybrid meetings, feeling invisible and disconnected from their in-person counterparts. Recognizing this challenge, organizational leaders are seeking innovative solutions to bridge the gap and create a more inclusive meeting environment. In this article, we explore the importance of addressing the visibility problem in hybrid meetings and introduce Kandao Meeting Ultra as a promising solution to enhance equity and engagement. Inequitable Vision Chllenges in Hybrid Meetings: Limited Field of View:...