As hybrid work becomes the new norm, the need for seamless communication between in-person and remote participants has never been more critical. At BCS Consultants, we help organizations design intelligent workspaces with technologies that anticipate how people meet, collaborate, and make decisions. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight the latest software update to Crestron’s Automate VX solution—version 6.4—now featuring Visual AI direction-based speaker tracking and powerful enhancements to the Intelligent Video Room Designer.
What Is Automate VX?
Crestron’s Automate VX is a multi-camera, voice-activated tracking solution that transforms meeting experiences, especially in high-impact spaces like boardrooms, training centers, courtrooms, and lecture halls. Using 1 Beyond™ cameras and smart audio cues, Automate VX dynamically switches to the speaker in real time, ensuring remote attendees get a broadcast-quality view of the room.
With the latest 6.4 update, this system becomes even more intelligent—elevating how people engage during hybrid meetings.
Visual AI for Speaker Direction: A Smarter Way to Track
In hybrid meetings, people naturally shift their gaze or address different participants in the room and on screen. Automate VX 6.4 now uses Visual AI to detect speaker direction—so if someone turns their head mid-conversation, the system switches to a camera offering a head-on view of that speaker. This dynamic response mimics natural eye contact and enhances presence for remote attendees.
✔️ Automatically selects the optimal camera based on facial direction
✔️ Tracks real-time speaker movement without identifying individuals
✔️ Creates a more engaging and human-centric meeting experience
These upgrades are supported across current and legacy Automate VX systems and all 1 Beyond camera models, making it easy for organizations to adopt the latest features without major hardware overhauls.
New Features in the Intelligent Video Room Designer
Crestron’s Intelligent Video Room Designer is a configuration tool that enables you to digitally map out your meeting rooms before making any hardware investments. With the new update, it’s easier than ever to visualize and optimize your AV setups.
New capabilities include:
- Furniture placement tools: Add tables and chairs directly into the virtual layout
- Microphone auto-population: See how mic positioning affects audio coverage
- Scenario recalls: Preload and visually match furniture arrangements during reconfigurations
- Zero-code design: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for AV and IT teams
This allows teams to plan, test, and present room configurations to stakeholders—ensuring optimal equipment selection, placement, and return on investment.
Breadcrumbs: Audio Pickup Insights for Precise Design
Another powerful addition is the Breadcrumbs feature—which visually maps up to 100 historical audio pickup points in a room. This data helps AV teams and integrators understand where people typically speak and how the system performs over time, leading to more accurate microphone placement and better camera switching alignment.
For larger campuses or multi-room rollouts, these features streamline design and ensure that every space is fine-tuned for clarity, equity, and consistency.
Why This Matters for Your Organization
Hybrid meetings aren’t going away—they’re evolving. And your technology needs to keep up.
The Crestron Automate VX 6.4 update reimagines the experience with intelligent automation, empowering your teams to focus on content and connection, not camera angles or AV setups.
At BCS Consultants, we help organizations deploy, support, and optimize Crestron solutions like Automate VX across enterprise, education, and government environments. Whether you’re designing a new boardroom or upgrading a lecture hall, our team ensures your technology aligns with the way people actually work and meet.
Let’s talk about how you can future-proof your meeting spaces with Crestron’s intelligent video technology.
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