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markusliebel
Copper Contributor
May 06, 2020

Browser based video conferencing on Surface Hub S2

Hi all, this is my first post here and yes, I already found other posts around Cisco Webex etc.. But somehow I can't really believe that there is no way to use webbased third party video conferencin...
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Cédric DAUVILLIER
Copper Contributor
May 23, 2020

Hello cezarcretu 

 

Please specify what do you call add-on ? You mean browser extensions ? Web assemblies ?

Teams, Zoom & Webex now work perfectly on modern browsers (eg chrome / chromium edge) using standard web rtc or web assemblies and without requiring user to install anything.

 

I know only UWP can be installed on SH and that's really a pain considering the very low traction of this tech (and rumors of Microsoft abandonning it did not help).

You know there is absolutely zero chance your competitors will invest to create an UWP app for SH.

 

I understand your point on security, but for customers, especially very large ones with subsidiaries that use several AV converencing services, it's simply not working and they are considering alternatives like Teams Rooms where native integration is coming soon.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-day-dawns-meetings-meeting-room-systems-ilya-bukshteyn/

    

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cezarcretu
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May 26, 2020

Hello Cédric DAUVILLIER,

 

As far as I know, WebEx requires a plugin to work as web based. Unfortunately I don't have an account to check if this is true. However, I tested with Zoom and it seems it doesn't support Edge (not Chromium). There is no browser plugin as you mentioned.

Since there was no official mention about Chromium on the Surface Hub, I cannot say if this will come on the next major OS version. We know this is something that our users are asking so it is being considered. While we understand the need, security always comes first in a business environment. I trust the product team will be able to enable this feature without compromising security. Please have a bit more patience with this subject, I'm sure a decision will be made soon

 

Thank you,

Cezar

 

 

 

  • KalimanneJ's avatar
    KalimanneJ
    Iron Contributor
    May 25, 2022

    cezarcretu Everyone else says Zoom meetings with audio and video still do NOT work on any Surface Hubs even with the new Edge browser.

    Has anyone tested and verified it recently?

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    markusliebel
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 10, 2020

    cezarcretu Cédric DAUVILLIER 

     

    Fortunately this discussion lapsed as with Windows 10 Teams 2020 Update the Chromium base Edge browser may now be rolled out to Surface Hub devices opening the path to WebRTC video conferences. Our setup was proven with GoToMeeting and Zoom on Surface Hub working great in a browser session!

    • cezarcretu's avatar
      cezarcretu
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      Dec 10, 2020

      markusliebel this is great to hear. I'm happy this functionality is having a great impact on productivity for you and everyone else! :happyface:

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