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Skype Room System app on Windows Store
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.
MicrosoftYou'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.)
Hi David, That link doesn't work, and even if it did, I'll never ever buy from Dell again ever. Ever. Never. Long story. :)
Do you have another source for just the dock?
CDW (Computer Discount Warehouse) lists it, (search for CDW Part: 4413882) and I actually discussed with the local Logitech Sales Engineer. You will have to load special firmware onto your SP4 to utilize the Room System and SmartDock. Evidently this is meant to be a dedicated Room System. Not meant to use on a day to day kit deployed for users.
- David Tse (SKYPE)Looks like my link is now broken. On the bright side, searching for Logitech Smart Dock seems to show a decent number of online vendors now.
Yes the SmartDock is designed specifically to plug into an SP4 and be a dedicated shared conferencing system setup in a meeting room. Its like a kiosk machine for conferencing. Not meant to be a conferencing peripheral you plug into your personal Windows PC that you sign into.
The logitech engineer is correct. You would plug the dock into an existing SP4 and image the system with instructions here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt790558.aspx. Alternatively, you can buy the Dock + SP4 together which will already be imaged.I found it on CDW, dock + conference cam connect on the way!
For demo purposes, I believe you can also use a personal SP4 + dock + downloadable windows store app. I'll keep you posted once I hear back from my Logitech guy.
Thank you. I'm looking to use it as a portable demo unit with my own personal Surface Pro 4. The Logitech sales guy who demoed it for us was using his in the same fashion.
