Rockleigh, NJ – June 26, 2025 – Crestron Electronics, a global leader in delivering scalable, intuitive video experiences, today announces a major firmware update for its 1 Beyond intelligent video camera line. The new 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware introduces intelligent switching for up to five cameras in a single room alongside a host of powerful features that enhance tracking, automation, and integration in workplace and learning spaces. This latest feature set is ideal for middle-market collaboration and presentation rooms to bring multi-camera switching capabilities to even more spaces.
More Cameras, More Control
Crestron’s 1 Beyond cameras, which originally allowed users to deploy one primary device and one presenter-tracking companion, now support intelligent switching for more cameras than ever before. With the new 2.0 firmware, users can target medium-sized rooms and connect up to four i12 or i20 companion cameras to a primary i12 camera for a more dynamic and automated experience.
Intelligent switching between all deployed cameras can be automated using visual cues for i-Series cameras or a custom Crestron Control program, which can switch between i-Series and p-Series cameras. The new 1 Beyond multi-cam module helps integrators create custom programs based on triggers, like from ceiling microphones. This flexibility allows integrators and users to tailor camera behavior to the unique needs of each space while maintaining a streamlined, single USB connection from the primary camera to the video conferencing system. New configuration options allow for camera prioritization and will automatically switch to capture movement in essential areas like a whiteboard or lectern.
“As the workplace continues to evolve, Crestron remains committed to delivering intelligent video solutions that harness the power of automation and AI for framing and tracking to elevate the meeting experience,” said Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Marketing at Crestron. “This update reflects direct feedback from our dealers and clients, giving organizations even greater flexibility to create scalable, engaging, and seamless collaboration environments.”
New Features for a More Dynamic Experience
Beyond expanding intelligent switching, the firmware update adds powerful enhancements to the 1 Beyond camera lineup including:
- Recallable Presenter Tracking Profiles in i20 Cameras: Users can now create and store up to four different tracking profiles. Each profile lets you customize multiple settings including presentation zone, home position, tracking shot, blocking zones, and preset zones. This feature is especially useful for rooms with multiple presentation points with easy switching between these saved profiles.
- Face Priority Focus in p-Series Cameras: Optimizes focus in speaker tracking scenarios by prioritizing the most prominent faces in view. This feature is intended to be used in tandem with the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution.
- Seamless DM NVX® AV-over-IP Technology Integration: Extend USB video from 1 Beyond cameras into any existing DM NVX system that supports USB extension—no configuration required.
- Home Position for p-Series Cameras: Enables automatic repositioning to a designated starting point after rebooting or exiting privacy mode—ideal for platform-based features, like Multiple Camera View in Microsoft Teams® Rooms.
The 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware is available now as a free upgrade for the following 1 Beyond models: i12 camera, i20 camera, p12 camera, and p20 camera. To learn more about these products, visit the Crestron Intelligent Video Solutions page.
To learn more about the 1 Beyond cameras 2.0 firmware update, visit the Crestron blog.
About Crestron
At Crestron, we build 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. At Crestron, we create simpler solutions so people can work faster, better, and more productively. Discover Crestron at www.crestron.com.
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