Owl Labs introduces the Meeting Owl ® 4+ camera and AI-powered software, creating the first standalone 360-degree wireless connected device system for hybrid work.

Owl Labs, the first company to develop an AI-powered 360-degree video conferencing solution, today announced the next generation of its flagship product, the Meeting Owl 4+, Owl Labs' newest all-in-one 360-degree camera, speaker, and microphone device, delivering clearer video than ever with 4K Ultra HD video. The new Meeting Owl is powered by the latest Owl Intelligence System (OIS) software and can wirelessly pair more devices, allowing organizations to customize their spaces to fit their changing needs.

More than 200,000 organizations in nearly 50 countries, from small businesses to 89 of the Fortune 100 and educational institutions, use Owl Labs products to power millions of hybrid experiences. Owl devices use robotics and proprietary patented AI-powered software to automatically switch cameras to capture the best view of attendees in the room, enabling natural face-to-face conversations beyond physical distance. With the introduction of Meeting Owl 4+, Owl Labs can now deliver enhanced capabilities to a larger audience, from small businesses to large enterprises. In addition to pairing with more devices to cover larger spaces, Meeting Owl 4+ comes with several enterprise-ready features, including simplified fleet management for IT teams and lighting and sound customization options to boot.

Equipped with the latest AI-powered OIS software, Meeting Owl 4+ pairs with Owl Labs' customizable connected device system to capture discussions from every angle. Owl Labs products can connect with other devices in over 25 different setup configurations, with center and front-of-room options. For example, businesses can wirelessly connect two Meeting Owls to extend coverage, or wirelessly connect a Meeting Owl with an Owl Bar.^TM It covers all angles for a full-room solution. The software is developed in the USA by a team of experienced engineers who continually refine Owl products to make them even smarter over time. All software adheres to industry-standard security protocols, and Owl devices connect over a private, dedicated wireless network.

This release is the latest advancement in Owl Labs' mission to make hybrid meetings more inclusive and collaborative by leveling the playing field for remote and in-room participants. Hundreds of thousands of workplaces have transitioned from traditional conference room setups with equipment permanently mounted on walls to user-friendly, plug-and-play Owl products with the flexibility, portability, and affordability required for the modern distributed office. From seated roundtables to stand-up presentations to whiteboard brainstorming, every type of meeting and every size room is covered with Owl Labs' customized technology. As companies grow, their video conferencing infrastructure adapts and scales with them. However, according to Owl Labs' State of Hybrid Work report, only 37% of employers have upgraded their video conferencing technology in the past year, leaving a huge market opportunity.

“Nonverbal communication is essential for collaboration and building trust in the workplace, and research shows it's at least as important, if not more so, than verbal discussions,” said Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs. “The hybrid workplace has evolved beyond meetings where everyone is in the same room, requiring the retirement of outdated video technology that doesn't allow remote participants to see or hear clearly during meetings. Meanwhile, today's large enterprises are evolving their offices and processes more rapidly than ever before to keep up with the pace of economic and AI-driven transformation. At Owl Labs, we're building conferencing technology that's as agile and easy to use as your business, from small businesses to large enterprises.”

Flexible, plug-and-play, Meeting Owl 4+ is enterprise ready and sets up in under 6 minutes. Features include:

• Improved video quality: The 64-megapixel camera and sensor streams 4K Ultra HD video within a 10-foot radius.
• Wide Range Audio: powerful,The 360-degree speaker and smart microphone have a pickup radius of 18 feet, and the new charcoal extension microphone provides even greater audio range.
• Easy Corporate Fleet Management: IT administrators can seamlessly manage their fleet of Owl Labs devices from the Nest management tool, including bulk enrollment, default settings, and more.