As hybrid collaboration becomes the norm, organizations are shifting toward multi-camera systems to deliver dynamic, more natural virtual meeting experiences. The Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution responds to this need by intelligently directing cameras to follow the speaker from various angles based on the direction they are facing. This approach ensures that the system consistently captures important moments and keeps them clearly visible to remote participants.

At the center of this release is Visual AI Direction , a breakthrough feature that uses edge-based AI to analyze the direction a speaker is facing. Allowing Automate VX to automatically select the best camera angle in real-time, keeping the speaker well-framed and avoiding awkward or obstructed views. With Visual AI Direction, in-room attendees can naturally interact with others or reference presentation content without disrupting the viewing experience for remote participants.

"By introducing Visual AI Direction technology, we create a dynamic experience where cameras are automatically adjusted and switch flawlessly in real-time, to ensure speakers are highlighted at the right moment and at the right angle for virtual participants," says Brad Hintze, Crestron's EVP of Global Marketing, "These smooth transitions remove the obstacles of poor camera angles that result in disjointed collaboration from disruptions such as when presentation content is being blocked, or a presenter is facing a different direction." (Crestron News Release 2025)

In addition to advanced tracking capabilities, the Automate VX platform includes intuitive room design tools that simplify the planning and deployment process. The latest update adds support for furniture placement within the Intelligent Video Room Designer software. Users can now drag and drop tables and chairs into digital room layouts, scale and reposition them for optimal viewing angles, and test different configurations before installation. This update enables AV professionals and stakeholders to visualize and refine room designs with greater accuracy.

Also introduced in this release is Breadcrumbs, a diagnostic feature that gathers the last 100 microphone audio pickup points in a space. This data helps IT teams better understand how a room is used and provides valuable insights for adjusting microphone zones to improve speaker tracking and switching performance. Whether furniture is moved or presenters walk throughout the room, Breadcrumbs ensures the system adapts quickly to accommodate unique acoustic characteristics and real-world usage patterns.

These innovations further Crestron's mission to create more immersive, intelligent, and effortless meeting experiences—whether attendees are in the room or joining remotely. With Automate VX, organizations can elevate their collaboration environments without adding complexity for users or IT teams.

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About Crestron

Crestron builds technology for every way people work everywhere in the world – from desktops to boardrooms, offices to multinationals. Technology that adapts to what you have and prepares you for what you will need. Platforms, devices, and systems designed to improve communication and collaboration, all managed by a cloud-based system for easy deployment, monitoring, and upgrading. Crestron creates simpler solutions so people can work faster, better, and more productively.