Common Pre-sales questions about SmartDock
Below is a collection of common questions and answers about SmartDock
This article may mention Skype Room System V2 or SRS which is now Microsoft Teams Rooms or MTR.
About Logitech SmartDock
The Logitech SmartDock is an AV control console designed in partnership with Microsoft. It’s used specifically with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Microsoft Teams Rooms (formerly Skype Room Systems V2), as a group video conferencing solution.
What is SmartDock?
SmartDock is an AV Control Console designed to enable Microsoft Teams Rooms with Microsoft Surface Pro and the full lineup of Logitech® ConferenceCams (including MeetUp, GROUP, and Connect) to provide an elegant, easy-to-use AV Control Console for launching and managing group video conferences.
Leave your laptop at your desk*, walk into a conference room, and start an optimized Skype® for Business meeting with SmartDock, the beautiful and revolutionary AV Control Console that enables effortless video collaboration as never before.
* Or bring your laptop to the meeting to take advantage of integrated 1080p HDMI content sharing.
Can I use other tablets with the Logitech SmartDock?
The Logitech SmartDock is specifically designed for use with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i5 variant and the Microsoft Teams Rooms System. It cannot be used with other tablets.
Compatible Logitech conference cameras with the Logitech SmartDock
SmartDock will work with all Logitech ConferernceCam solutions. A full list of supported and certified AV devices can be found at https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt790552.aspx
SmartDock and Microsoft Teams Rooms compatibility with Mac
Logitech SmartDock is designed for use with the Microsoft Teams Rooms application running on Windows 10 Enterprise, though HDMI sources for content sharing may include Mac, PC, iOS or Android devices with appropriate adapters to HDMI, ex. MiniDisplayPort, Lightning or USB Type C to HDMI.
NOTE: Microsoft Teams Rooms clients are Mac-compatible and can join meetings initiated by SmartDock and Microsoft Teams Rooms.
What computing systems support SmartDock?
SmartDock is designed specifically for the following Microsoft Surface versions:
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5
Surface Pro (2017) Core i5 or higher
Which AV devices can I use with SmartDock?
Microsoft Teams Rooms (formerly Skype Room System) Certified Meeting Room Peripherals are listed here and include the full portfolio of Logitech ConferenceCams and Meeting Room Cameras.
What about Mac compatibility?
Logitech SmartDock is designed for use with the Microsoft Teams Rooms application running on Windows 10 Enterprise, though HDMI sources for content sharing may include Mac, PC, iOS or Android
devices with the appropriate adapters to HDMI e.g. MiniDisplayPort, Lightning or USB Type C to HDMI.
Please note that Microsoft Teams Rooms clients are Mac compatible and can join meetings initiated by SmartDock and Microsoft Teams Rooms.