What peripherals will work with the Airtame Hub? Do you have a list?

Peripherals that have been tested and validated by Airtame will be posted on our website and through our purchasing partners. With that said, any peripherals that use standard USB connections can be connected directly to the Hub. If the peripheral uses a separate power supply, then this should be powered separately.

What level of Power over Ethernet is needed to power the Airtame Hub?

The Airtame Hub comes with an RJ45 port, which can power the Airtame Hub through PoE. The PoE infrastructure will require a minimum of Type 2 “PoE+”. If the network is not PoE enabled, the Airtame Hub can be powered via our power adaptor accessory.

How does the Airtame Hub work in a complex environment with multiple wireless networks?

Many users have separate networks, where there is an enterprise network for employees and a guest network for those visiting. We designed our previous products like the Airtame 2 to operate effectively in these environments and bring this same functionality to the Airtame Hub. We have user guides regarding this topic, and our support team is here to advise on how to set this up in a way that performs well and is also secure.

What conferencing platforms are on the road map? 

We are currently supporting Microsoft Teams, with Zoom support to launch by the end of 2022. We are working with other vendors on implementing support for other platforms our customers want. 

How do you control your video and audio?

Peripheral devices, including cameras and microphones, can be controlled directly through the Airtame App while in your video conferencing call. 

Will the Airtame Hub have dual screen support?

The Airtame Hub has 2 HDMI ports and will eventually support dual screens. At launch, the Airtame Hub will only support one display, but this feature will be unlocked with a firmware update and is a part of our product roadmap.

Do I need a specific version of O365 or Zoom to use these products?

No specific version is needed! Our approach to conferencing uses the web-based integrations for each conferencing provider, allowing Airtame Rooms to always run the latest version of these services. We also support authentication through Microsoft and Google, which will allow you to integrate your calendars with Airtame Rooms, and eliminate worry about having the latest version of a software or needing to perform an upgrade.

Does the Airtame Hub require an ongoing subscription?

Yes – to ensure the best possible user experience, the Airtame Hub is only offered in a bundled package which includes the hardware device and a one-year software license with an annual renewal. Airtame Rooms offers all the features of our Cloud Plus offering, as well as everything you need to run Microsoft Teams and (coming soon) Zoom calls for your hybrid meetings

Are administrative rights required for the installation of the Airtame app?

Our most frequently used version of the application does require administrative rights for the device in question. However, for guests with Windows devices, we do offer a version that does not require installation or admin rights. We also offer the ability to mass deploy the app for both Windows and Mac. 

Will this replace my Airtame 2? 

The Airtame 2 is still our top pick for wireless screen sharing and digital signage for the majority of your screens. For rooms in need of a conferencing solution, the Airtame Hub and Airtame Rooms will give you hybrid video conferencing functionality, in addition to the features you love about the Airtame 2. With a unified ecosystem, you can use a blend of Airtame 2’s and Airtame Hubs across your organization at scale. 

Want to learn more about our hybrid conferencing solution? If you missed the webinar, you can watch it on-demand here. Better yet, schedule a demo with a member of our sales team using the form below to walk you through how the Airtame hybrid conferencing solution brings simplicity to meetings. 

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Luckily, there is an easy way to display vital information about meeting and conference rooms and eliminate any stress. 

Meet Joan. 

What is Joan?

Joan is a simple, yet brilliant, solution for managing meeting rooms and optimizing room use. What sets their room booking software apart are the touch-screen display devices Joan offers. You can mount the devices right outside the meeting room door. They not only show meeting room information, but also let you see open time slots and book them on the spot. 

If you would rather use a larger screen, consider using Joan on displays together with Airtame’s digital signage capabilities to prominently display the latest meeting information. Joan on displays lets you see current and future meetings and their attendees, as well as any available rooms and their seating capacity. 

Let’s go over a couple of reasons why Airtame and Joan are the perfect cable-free pairing for more engaging meetings. 

Effortless meetings  

Joan integrates seamlessly with standard calendar systems. This means you only have to update meeting information in one place and the information will sync automatically to all your displays. Now you are freed up to prepare for your meeting. 

When you need to present, you can quickly share your computer screen using Airtame’s simple app. Since there are no cables plugged into your laptop, it’s also easy to switch between presenters. With hands-free presentations, you can get more hands-on collaboration done.  

No hassle installation

The huge benefit of wireless technology is that it fits in seamlessly with any office design. Since Joan device is battery-powered, you can install it pretty much anywhere. 

The Airtame device is designed to sit on the wall, behind a TV screen, or fit in a projector’s cable tray. And with the option to power the device using Power over Ethernet, Airtame is not tethered to a power outlet either. The connection between your computer and TV screen is completely wireless, meaning you’re not tied to the table either. 

The perfect match for better meetings

Joan brings you peace of mind that your meeting rooms are being optimally used. Together with Airtame’s user-friendly screen sharing and digital signage, you can have more distraction-free meetings and reach maximum productivity. 

To explore more of the Joan solution for better meetings, visit their website. 

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What is a coworking space?

A coworking space is a place where working people can share an office and amenities, even if they don’t work at the same company.

Brad Neuberg is generally credited for having started the coworking phenomenon back in 2005. He wanted to combine the freedom of solo productivity with the community feel of working with other likeminded.

And that’s the story of the first coworking Space (according to Neuberg) called San Francisco Coworking Space, originally a feminist collective that Neuberg joined by paying a monthly fee to go there a few times a month.

And that’s what coworking spaces stand for; the combination of independence and togetherness, all neatly packed into what is often aesthetically well-though-out, open floor plans, suitable for freelancers, small and growing businesses, or travelers that happen to be in the neighborhood and need a place to get in the work groove.

We’ve put together a list of the most exceptional coworking spaces, the cream of the crop when it comes to beautiful, smart, and well-designed areas. 

Betahaus Berlin – Germany

Betahaus is a coworking powerhouse with multiple locations in several different countries.

Their first Betahaus is located in Berlin and one of the coworking spaces that set high standards across Europe. It has helped turn the capital into the startup hub it is. Betahaus offers more than just a seat in an innovative environment. They do promotion packages, event management and even catering for all of your special needs or event ideas.

Pro tip: Want to sit and work from the cafe downstairs? It will only cost you a cup of coffee.

Cost: prices starting at €99 ($112) per person (pp) / month

Find out more: Betahaus Berlin

The Hub Chiang Mai – Thailand

Maybe Chiang Mai in Thailand isn’t the first place you think of when you consider a startup mentality, but really, the city of Chiang Mai (second largest in Thailand) is a growing digital nomad spot.

The Hub Chiang Mai is run by Rx Cafe and built with sustainability in mind by stacking old containers and only featuring LED lights.

Cost: prices starting at 250 baht (or around $8) pp / day

Find out more: The Hub Chiang Mai

Huckletree Clerkenwell – London, UK

Huckletree was one of the first creative coworking spaces to open up in London. This, their Central-East establishment is one of three Huckletrees in London.

They have a unique accelerator program for pre-seed companies called the “Alpha Programme”. It’s a 12-week program for new founders with a bright idea in the stage where they have not yet raised their seed round of capital. For startups who see a hole in the market and have the ambition to take it somewhere, this is a brilliant offer.

The space is equipped with convenient office pods for calls and an outdoor workspace overlooking the Smithfield Market.

Cost: from £175 (or $224) pp  / month

Find out more: Huckletree Clerkenwell

Innov8 – Connaught Place, New Delhi, India

Innov8 has multiple locations across India. The one in Connaught Place, New Delhi is equipped with a multitude of different rooms for different purposes, all with a clear design vision.

Top-of-the-line furniture is in every room, and the green terrace makes up an inviting space to relax for the entrepreneurs. The surroundings play a big role in our productivity and that’s where Innov8 has taken a lot of bold choices with their design. There’s not a chair, plant or light fixture out of place and everything seems to harmoniously go together.

Cost: contact Innov8 for price plans

Find out more: Innov8

The Landing Zone – New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Modern-looking and cool, The Landing Zone or LZ NOLA in New Orleans is the perfect place to start coworking.

Even cooler, The Landing Zone is run by VetLaunch, a business accelerator for veterans and spouses of veterans who help launch vet-owned companies.

Cost: $200 pp / month

Find out more: The Landing Zone

Mokrin House – Serbia

Maybe you fancy getting into the coworking spirit but you’re not a huge fan of the bustling city feeling that often goes along with the startup environment. Introducing Mokrin House in Serbia.

Just a 2.5-hour drive from Belgrade, this is the perfect eco-scape for small and climate-conscious teams and individuals. It’s more than coworking, it’s co-living too with three homemade meals a day and a lovely, countryside feeling.

Cost: starting at €993 ($1,120) pp / month – but remember that housing is also included

Find out more: Mokrin House

Naked Hub Jiuxiangiao – Beijing, China

Naked Hub has six locations in Beijing alone. For many local upstarts with global ambitions, this is the perfect home to share ideas and start creating. You even get an executive assistant to help you excel, and the open floor plans really invite people in for collaboration.

Cost: 1800RMB ($259) pp / month

Find out more: Naked Hub Jiuxianqiao

New Women Space – Brooklyn, NY, USA

This place is too important not to be mentioned. “100% of our programming is led by women, femme, queer, transgender and gender nonconforming individuals,” writes the Brooklyn-based coworking space.

They’re looking to create equal opportunities and a supportive, safe space for the LGBTQ community, and we salute them for that. You can become a volunteer at New Women Space as well or help them out financially by “adopting” one of their monthly bills. They offer discounts on various partnerships too.

Cost: Rental rates are based on income and cheaper for members. Income less than 20K for members – $75/hour rate pp

Find out more: New Women Space

REBEL Work Space – Copenhagen, Denmark

REBEL Work Space in Copenhagen (same city as our HQ) is not just a workspace. It’s built with a strong focus on aesthetics and designed to foster collaboration across disciplines.

Many of their rooms are equipped with Airtame to support all the different kinds of professionals working there (we wrote an article about their beautiful place here).

Cost: starting prices at DKK2,000 ($305) pp / month

Find out more: REBEL Work Space

Sustainable Valley – Byron Bay, Australia

Sustainable Valley isn’t called “sustainable” for nothing. The coworking community in Byron Bay, Australia, is focused on operating in an environmentally friendly way. Their workspace is simple with luscious greenery to go with the hardwood interior and they feature both indoor and outdoor amenities.

Cost: starts at AUS25 ($21) pp / day

Find out more: Sustainable Valley

Urban Station San Telmo – Buenos Aires, Argentina

With coworking spaces in more than 12 locations (spanning 5 different countries), Urban Station is steadfastly becoming the WeWork behemoth of Latin America, plus Egypt.

Their most attractive plan in San Telmo, Buenos Aires is a drop-in, pay-as-you-go pricing structure that makes it more affordable for young innovators to join the coworking community.

Cost: $29 pp / day

Find out more: Urban Station San Telmo

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La Vaca Coworking – Barcelona, Spain

Based in a former dairy shop (“la vaca” means “the cow”), La Vaca is now a bustling coworking space in the heart of Poble Sec, Barcelona.

If you join La Vaca, be sure to enjoy their many events such as workshops, sports activities, art exhibitions and many other interesting things that will help you get to know your fellow “Vaqueros” and the city. There’s even a monthly paella day for coworkers in the space, encouraging collaboration and team building. 

Cost: starts at €90 ($102) pp / month

Find out more: La Vaca Coworking

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WeWork South Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY, USA

There’s two WeWork spots in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. We prefer the Southside joint, which overlooks the Williamsburg bridge and is a mere two-minute walk from the newly vamped Domino Park, overlooking the East River.

It’s not just great if you need a “hot desk” to drop in and get to work along with other brilliant minds, it’s a frontrunner in community-driven engagement. Better still, we’re proud to call this place our second home. Join us at the nitro cold brew coffee draft if you’re in the area!

Cost: from $475 pp / month

Find out more: WeWork South Williamsburg

Workplace One – Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

The location on Peter Street in Toronto is the newest addition to the Workplace One lineup that opens up in January.

We think you better show your interest quick! Ask anyone in the know – the Waterloo region is becoming one of the more significant areas in the tech world, with the highest startup density of any area globally outside of Silicon Valley.

Workplace One is known for having open and light workspaces with flexible options for members, such as virtual offices, private offices, dedicated desks, and coworking spaces.

Cost: $225 pp / month

Find out more: Workplace One

What does the future hold for coworking spaces?

The coworking trend is growing because more and more choose a life of freelancing. That means amenities need to keep up with the growing number too. While a complimentary gym area could work for the young freelancer with no kids right now, that same freelancer could want daycare amenities in the future.

Another thing we could see on the rise is the community feeling that goes along with coworking. That means cooking classes, sightseeing and learning together with your fellow coworkers. With regular colleagues, you rub elbows every day, whereas coworkers in a coworking space basically choose whom to hang out with.

If establishments are able to match these increased off-work benefits with cutting-edge technology and strong organizational flow then the future of coworking will continue to shine brightly.

Did we miss your favorite spot? Reach out to us and tell us about it.

Curious about what we do? Watch this short video explaining how the Airtame 2 is the perfect tool for easy collaboration in a co-working and business environment:

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According to research by Sauder School of Business, seating arrangements can have a major impact on the way people think. Old school meetings, with their large sober toned rooms, rectangular tables and formal “boardroom” style seating are now slowly making way for a different kind of room, one that fosters collaboration, with technology at the fore.

A simple, yet innovative product like Airtame is simplifying the way meetings are conducted through its path-breaking technology and the ease with which it can be incorporated into any meeting room.

It allows any computer device – regardless of platform – to be connected to a TV screen or projector via WiFi or ethernet, in conjunction with the Airtame app. It takes seconds and two clicks to start streaming your screens, and the same amount of time to pass over the presenting responsibilities to another colleague or device.

Technology is the way to go

Technology is definitely making inroads into meeting rooms and making the process of conducting meetings more dynamic, yet simple. Screens are getting bigger, too, meaning you have all the more opportunity to present in the most engaging ways.

Meetings rooms are changing into smart rooms with temperature sensors, light sensors and more that sense movement and adjust the temperature accordingly as well as the switching on the lights. This not only saves electricity but also helps the company in doing their part when it comes to going green.

Wired solutions are slowly retracting and wireless solutions are taking its place. There are many myths about the effectiveness of wireless working but, truth be told, the technology is improving with momentum. Airtame is one such solution that is leading the way in helping over 10,000 organizations to go wireless.

With its really small footprint and innovative approach, a lot of companies like GoMore, Lesara, Summ, RTX, etc. have already adopted Airtame in their offices and meeting rooms for flexibility and ease of use.

Say no to passive meetings

Passive meetings are those in which a presenter goes on with their dry and structured agenda while the attendees listen on. One major reason as to why this is ineffective is that the presenter doesn’t hold the attention of the entire audience. This is due to lack of movement or dynamacy in the presenter.

Having Airtame in the meeting room allows for more freedom because it is a truly wireless solution. Anyone who wishes to present can have the app on their smartphone or laptop and can easily connect to the monitor. Being platform agnostic also works in favor of Airtame.

Active meeting rooms give more importance to opinions and sharing of ideas between the attendees.

If there are several people that need to present, the duration between presentations should be minimal to give a sense of continuity. Here too, Airtame takes care of it since it just requires the current person to disconnect and the next person to connect to the shared network.

A well-ordered meeting room gives a feeling of preparation

Meeting rooms are places where ideas are shared and important decisions are made. Imagine welcoming the members of a meeting to a room completely cluttered with cables. Many organizations still rely on VGA, HDMI, and other cables to connect laptops and other devices to the projector or monitor. This gives the attendees a feeling that there is a lack of preparation.

Airtame is a wireless screen mirroring solution that can easily solve the problem of cable clutter in a meeting room, plus save IT support a lot of time in fixing (and untangling!) them. It requires the software to be present on your device and mirroring to the screen can be completed in a few easy steps.

Plug in the Airtame device to the HDMI port of the screen and select the correct video source. There, you’ll be prompted to download the software on your device, and then it is as easy as connecting it the WiFi network and clicking on the screen mirroring button.

Not only does Airtame allow the opportunity for you to ditch cables, it also allows meeting participants to move around freely with their devices, and not be tethered to the front of a meeting room, awkwardly propped up against the TV due to a short connection cable. Psychologically, the freedom to roam allows any meeting room presenter to establish more presence, and engage better with what might often be procrastinating, disengaged meeting participants.

This piece was originally published on The London Economic website.

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As education strives to become less teacher-centered, classroom teachers are ditching traditional teaching practices and classroom set-ups for more student-centered approaches. The trend of flexible seating is becoming increasingly popular in which students can choose where to sit and have more opportunity for movement throughout the day. I recently created a video, Classroom Cribs, in which a second-grade teacher took me on a tour of several different classrooms in her school. Click HERE to see how today’s classrooms are being set up.

Flexible seating

Gone are the days in which the teacher stands in front of the room lecturing and having students absorb information from a textbook. Chalkboard and marker boards have been replaced with interactive boards, document cameras or projectors. All of these changes help promote personalized learning experiences and engage students in a more collaborative learning environment as they work together to explore academic concepts.

Shy and reserved students now are capable of participating in classroom activities thanks to a variety digital tools and apps that allow for anonymous interaction, typed responses as well as recorded videos that can be created in a private atmosphere. Students with attention issues are having their needs met by having interactive, personalized lessons delivered straight to their working area, available within an arm’s reach, thanks to digital devices.

Educational technology has made its way into classrooms and is providing rich learning experiences and opportunities when used effectively. What was once a problem of not having enough access to technology in schools is morphing into not having enough professional development for teachers to keep up with the latest technological advances that are needed to equip children for their future.

There has been a shift in more digitized lessons which provide more opportunities for differentiation. However, I am a huge advocate of what is known as “blending learning” in which educators incorporate traditional teaching practices with web-based learning. As children are growing up with technology both at home and at schools it has been reported that a deterioration of their motor skills has resulted due to too much touch-screen time and very little time spent learning how to hold a writing utensil. Moderation and variety are key for classrooms of all ages and abilities.

Practically every study circulating around the internet reports that future employers will be looking for certain skills that pertain to what educators know as “The Four C’s”: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. Therefore, we have seen coding and programming make its way into the classroom, even in the primary grades, to help facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving.

Augmented reality and virtual reality are appearing in more and more classrooms to bring real-life learning experiences to students that they would never grasp just by reading a textbook. 3D printing in the classroom has exploded as students are learning how to design and print models that can help solve problems or simply bring concepts to life in the palm of their hand. Students are being exposed and expected to use collaborative workspaces like Google Drive, OneDrive and other digital tools to work together in a digital environment. STEM/STEAM and project-based learning are becoming increasingly popular as well to help our students understand what it means to be an engineer.

Today’s children are beginning to create an online presence at a very early age. Therefore it is crucial that educators and parents reinforce the importance of what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. Curriculum for digital citizenship is making its way into the educational setting and continues to expand. Cyberbullying, online safety, digital privacy, digital security, digital reputation as well as self-image & identity are among the many topics that are being addressed in today’s classrooms.

With all of these advances happening in education it is vital that educators embrace these changes to prepare their students for what lies ahead. Aside from academic concepts, students need to learn, practice and master skills that will mold them into successful communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers and creators.  After all, educators and parents have the important job of preparing students for their future jobs–jobs that haven’t yet even been invented.

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This is what Rainmaking Loft is facilitating. Rainmaking Loft is a co-working hub for tech entrepreneurs located in three European capitals: London, Berlin and Copenhagen.

Here, startups can rent a desk and get access to all the facilities needed when starting a company. But the real gem is becoming a part of the melting pot with more than 700 creative and bright minds spread over the three cities.

At Airtame we are naturally very interested in the startup environment, which is why we were very excited to learn that Rainmaking Loft uses Airtames to work more efficiently. We sat down with Kristian Justesen, Managing Director for the Copenhagen space, to learn more about how Rainmaking Loft makes it easier to be an entrepreneur and how AIRTAME helps them.

Can you share with us what makes Rainmaking Loft special?

One of the key factors behind Rainmaking Loft is that we collect all the things entrepreneurs need under one roof. Not only the physical elements but also different stakeholders such as business angels, media partners, large corporations and capital funds in general.

When visiting Rainmaking Loft one of the most striking things is the design of the 3200m2 office space located at one of the most coveted locations in Copenhagen. When entering the building the clean lines, bright rooms and warm atmosphere instantly welcome you. And that is not a coincidence.

Why Airtame?

We have a few elements we focus on when we create the co-working spaces. One of those elements is aesthetics. We are very into the Scandinavian way of living and interior design. Airtame fits perfectly into that environment because it helps to remove clutter and cables resulting in a nicer solution.

Streaming with Airtame proved to be a good fit for the company and the startups that reside there. Therefore, we decided to equip 7 meeting rooms and a large event space with Airtames.

Airtame allows everybody to stream wirelessly everywhere, and help ease the workflow of Rainmaking Loft. Plus, we got it up and running in seconds.

With the number of people and companies going in and out of the meeting rooms at Rainmaking Loft, it’s important to have a solution that works smoothly for everybody. Everybody has their own computer brand and operating system. Airtame works with all of them.

What are your values at Rainmaking Loft?

We believe entrepreneurs are the heroes of our time. Our payoff is: Heroes at work. Without entrepreneurs in the world, we would not be where we are. Take yourselves as an example. You have done something amazing with Airtame and entrepreneurs around the world do things that affect a lot of people all the time.

The more heroes in the world the better. Therefore Kristian Justesen has one piece of advice for all the would be entrepreneurs out there (a piece of advice that may seem simple and intuitive for most people in the startup community

Be part of a community. Share your idea and get inputs from others. And most of all, do not be afraid of sharing and discussing your idea. It only gets better from doing that.

If you are sitting in either London, Berlin or Copenhagen and are interested in having a desk in their coworking hub, check out Rainmaking Loft’s website to see their services and pricing.

If you also want to upgrade your meeting rooms at your company or coworking space, please get in touch or simply go to the Airtame shop and get your own right away.

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