Logitech Swytch

Main article: Types and possibilities of the VIDEOCONFERENCING modern systems

2020: Logitech Swytch presentation

On December 10, 2020 the Logitech company provided Logitech Swytch, the product allowing to connect the user's notebook to any solutions of a video conferencing. By means of only one USB connector it is possible to switch control of the camera, audio equipment and monitor or TV indoors for meetings to the notebook even if by default in the meeting room the solution of the company for holding of conferences only in Microsoft Teams or only in Zoom Video Communications is used. With Logitech Swytch to join video conference or it became much simpler to conduct it independently irrespective of the used platform.

The majority of solutions for holding of conferences perfectly work and became much more convenient in use, but the problem of connection to them with the help to the suitable user of service remains so far. That video conference extended everywhere as the standard, to be connected to video calls and conferences should be as simply how to make normal phone call. Swytch allows us not simply 'turn any placement to the room for meetings', it provides the maximum simplicity and convenience to each of participants of a conference call, — Scott Wharton, the vice president and the general manager of Logitech Video Collaboration noted

Swytch is the compact device with only one cable which allows to use the notebook for connection to video calls on any platform for video conferences, webinars or stream broadcasting. From Swytch connection to them takes place as fast as possible, especially, if transition to modern platforms, for example, of Zoom or Teams, from platforms of the previous generations took place. To receive high quality of video and audio communication in any external service for video conferences and any room for meetings, it is rather simple to connect Swytch to the notebook by means of the USB connector.

Swytch supports a number of useful functions which will help to make video conferences the most comfortable:

• Use Swytch in the room for meetings with the Microsoft Teams or Zoom system to connect the notebook to monitor/TV, the camera and loudspeakers, and to begin video conference on any comfortable platform.
• In Swytch the HDMI and USB cables are united in one to provide projection of the image from the notebook screen on the monitor or TV indoors for meetings. At the same time the maximum sound quality and image resolution up to 4K remains.
• Swytch is compatible to notebooks with USB 3.0 ports and above types of Type A and Type C and also with systems based on the Windows platform 10, MacBook and Chromebook.
• Any interrupted meetings because of the discharged notebook. At connection through USB-C Swytch provides charging with power up to 60 W. And for this purpose external dongla, splitters or HDMI adapters are not necessary.
• The compatibility with free software of Logitech Sync simplifies management and tracking of a status of Swytch for IT specialists. At this software it is compatible to other solutions of Logitech for video conferences.
• Swytch is equipped with convenient magnetic fastening which will help not to spoil an accurate view of the room for meetings "excess" cables and devices.

Availability

Logitech Swytch is already available to the order in Russia in December, 2020 at official distributors.