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David Phillips
Iron Contributor
Jan 18, 2017
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Skype Room System app on Windows Store

Has anyone gotten this to work without being connected to actual Skype Room System hardware? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/skype-room-system/9nblggh5799l?tduid=(722b996239de52420f43443c6fe23...
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  • Jeff Schertz's avatar
    Jeff Schertz
    Mar 14, 2019

    The platform has changed significantly since this thread was started.  Old workarounds possible on early versions of the software do not apply now.  The software is only distributed and supported with a certified solution hardware from the various Microsoft partners.  It's not possible to advance the setup wizard otherwise, as the application specifically looks for the hardware IDs of the supported products.

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David Phillips
Iron Contributor
Jan 19, 2017
That's disappointing. I have a number of conference rooms that could benefit from this. We've been searching for a long time for a kiosk mode version of Skype for Business and have hacked together a solution, but this seems to somewhat fit that bill.
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    JonasBack
    Iron Contributor
    Jan 23, 2017

    I think that is what all of us has been trying the last 10 years, trying to do the DIY Skype Room Systems with various hardware (me myself with Intel NUC's) for wireless keyboards, webcams, mic, speakers etc. Problem is, they never worked very well, there was always something not working properly or not user-friendly.

     

    If you ask Microsoft, that is probably what they are trying to address with Skype Room Systems, making sure it just works and for that I think you need to standardise the hardware. That is probably why the app makes sure you have the proper hardware installed att startup. I also think they're trying to take it a step further with monitoring built into OMS so you can get alerts if for example the SRS loose connectivity with the camera etc. That is probably hard without a common hardware platform.

     

    Sure, it comes with a price tag...

    • davoz's avatar
      davoz
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 02, 2017
      It doesn't work even on the SmartDock because they break something new with every other automatic update.... would NOT recommend at this juncture.
    • David Phillips's avatar
      David Phillips
      Iron Contributor
      Jan 23, 2017
      100% agree with you on room standardization. I've preached it until I'm blue in the face. And with unlimited cash resources it would be possible. Unfortunately that's never the case.
      • David Tse (SKYPE)'s avatar
        David Tse (SKYPE)
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        Jan 26, 2017

        You're right. Standardizing SRS v2 on a handful of hardware reduces variation, allowing us to deliver a more reliable experience, hence the hardware check.

         

        With that said, one of the goals with SRS v2 is to significantly lower the price point for conferencing systems. A SRS v2 system (Surface Pro 4 + Dock) is available here at $1999. If you already have a Surface Pro 4, I am told you can call and order the SmartDock separately.

         

         

        Hopefully you will find that the cost of SRS v2 offerings comparable to the cost of a DIY systems (compute + touch screen + commercial mount for touch screen + OS license etc.)

         

         

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