Crestron Expands Video Capabilities With 1 Beyond Cameras Update

In Brief

• Multi-camera switching. Supports up to five 1 Beyond cameras per room for dynamic coverage.
• Enhanced tracking features. Adds customizable tracking profiles and face-priority focus options.
• Impact for integrators. Enables more automation and flexibility for workplace and education AV deployments.

Crestron Electronics released a major firmware update for its 1 Beyond intelligent video camera line on June 26. The 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware introduces intelligent switching for up to five cameras in a single room, expanding from the previous limit of two cameras.

The update, available as a free upgrade for existing i12, i20, p12 and p20 camera models, adds several new features including customizable tracking profiles and face priority focus. According to the company, these enhancements target middle-market collaboration and presentation rooms.

Impacted Audiences for 1 Beyond Cameras 2.0 Update

• AV system integrators and installers
• IT managers in corporate and educational environments
• Facilities managers overseeing meeting and learning spaces

Industry Context

Enterprises are rapidly integrating AI into workplace technologies to create more intelligent, automated environments that solve fundamental business problems. The trend intersects with ongoing needs of businesses to deliver smart office environments that support collaboration and engagement for hybrid work environments.

Crestron Electronics, a long-established player in workplace technology, continues evolving its offerings to meet these market demands. Its latest camera firmware update reflects the broader industry trend toward what industry experts call a "significant shift in the way we do things" through intelligent automation.

Despite technological advances, only 39% of organizations have upgraded meeting rooms for presence equity, with even fewer training staff for hybrid facilitation. The primary challenge has shifted from technology availability to skills development and system integration. Vendors are responding with AI-integrated bundles that use computer vision for desk recommendations, conversation summarization and unified hardware ecosystems. Workplace teams now use AI-powered layout engines to optimize acoustic zones, sightlines and equipment specifications before implementation.

In the years since the pandemic, Crestron has rolled out a series of updates to strengthen hybrid collaboration through its Flex portfolio, rolling out room kits, tabletop consoles and multi-camera videobars that deliver certified Microsoft Teams or Zoom Rooms experiences, beam-forming microphones, intelligent framing and one-touch control of AV, lighting and shades — giving every participant an “equal seat at the table.”

Feature Breakdown

According to company officials, the firmware update introduces several capabilities designed to enhance hybrid meetings:

Capability	Description
Multi-camera switching	Supports up to five cameras per room with automated switching between views
Presenter tracking profiles	Stores up to four customizable tracking settings in i20 cameras
Face priority focus	Optimizes focus on prominent faces in p-Series cameras
DM NVX integration	Extends USB video into existing AV-over-IP systems without configuration
Home position feature	Automatically repositions p-Series cameras after reboot or privacy mode
Multi-cam module	Helps integrators create custom programs based on triggers like microphone input

Crestron Background

Crestron, founded in 1972 in Rockleigh, New Jersey, provides automation and control solutions primarily for IT managers, facilities managers and AV professionals in commercial and high-end residential settings.

The company offers control systems, audio-visual (AV) distribution, unified communications, lighting and shading solutions. Its platforms support integration with third-party devices and enterprise IT infrastructure. Offerings are designed to streamline meeting spaces, classrooms and smart homes, supporting both on-premises and cloud-based management.

Crestron occupies a notable position in the professional AV and building automation sectors. It serves enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies and luxury homeowners. Its solutions are typically adopted by mid-sized to large organizations seeking tightly integrated control and automation.

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