Hybrid work is here to stay. We all know that our meetings need to be flexible, our office spaces need to be versatile, and technology should handle the heavy lifting when it comes to getting people together—whether they’re connecting in from home or brainstorming around a shared table. Logitech has just announced two devices that underline the power of AI in these evolving workspaces: the Rally Board 65 and the Logitech Spot sensor. Let’s take a look at what these devices are and how they can help to shape better meeting experiences.
Rally Board 65 is Logitech’s new video conferencing solution built around a 65-inch touchscreen display, fully integrated 4K camera, microphone array, and speakers. It’s aimed at meeting spaces that need a quick, self-contained setup, or those that crave something more advanced and future-proof than a standard flat-panel TV with cables.
Flippable Display for Flexible AnglesOne standout design detail is the ability to flip the entire display 180 degrees, which effectively moves the camera from the top to the bottom of the screen (or vice versa). By adjusting the camera’s position, teams can experiment with different angles—for instance, eye-level contact for a more personal vibe, or a slightly lower placement so remote participants can see more whiteboard content or the physical room layout. This is a neat trick that you usually don’t find in typical meeting displays.
Environmental Sensors for Data-Driven InsightsBeyond the camera and mics, features include built-in sensors to track room occupancy, CO₂ levels, humidity, and temperature. All this data funnels into Logitech Sync—a cloud portal that helps IT teams visualize how meeting rooms are actually used. The device can even provide energy-saving recommendations, such as turning on fans or reducing seat capacity if CO₂ readings get too high.
AI-Driven Audio/VideoAt the heart of Rally Board 65 is AI. The board uses a set of Logitech technologies branded as RightSight 2 (for camera framing) and RightSound 2 (for audio sharpening and noise control). The board’s 4K camera features a 115-degree field of view and a 3D spatial mapping technology, helping it distinguish between meeting participants and other random folks who might walk by in the background. Meanwhile, advanced beamforming microphones zero in on the people speaking and minimize everything else.
Mic Zone: There is an area in front of the device audio is picked up from. Any office chatter outside that zone gets drastically reduced for remote listeners.
Camera Zone: The camera framing logic does something similar for video, so that people stepping outside the designated meeting zone become blurred. This is a really great in open-concept offices, where “drive-by distractions” are all too common.
RightSight2 offers multiple options on how to show people in the room to online attendees: group, speaker and grid views.
Depth Blur: This up-and-coming feature provides a depth-mapped background blur, producing a more natural separation between the people in the meeting and everything else behind them. Think of it like a smartphone’s portrait mode but for the entire conference room.
Built-in privacy: This feature was a delight to see: automatic shutter than opens and closes with each meeting. And a status light that indicates when camera and mic are active. Logitech has done well with these features also in the desktop use (easy privacy shields and indicator lights).
Mounting and MobilityFor those who prefer a seated, stable setup, the Rally Board 65 can be wall-mounted or placed on a table. But if your workspace changes on the fly (like a brainstorming area one day, a training space the next), you can roll the device around on a cart. Logitech will sell an official cart add-on for a tidy look and easier mobility.
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Sustainability Built-InLogitech emphasizes its Design for Sustainability principles: Rally Board 65 is said to contain up to 41% post-consumer recycled plastics in graphite models, plus recycled aluminum and fabrics. Its presence-detection radar also helps the device drop into low-power mode when nobody’s around. These features might seem small individually, but they add up for companies trying to reduce their environmental impact at scale.
Microsoft Teams BOYDThis device work with Microsoft Teams. It is not a Teams Room, but BOYD (Bring Your Own Device) solution. Which means you use USB-C to connect a laptop to it.
Taken as a whole, Rally Board 65 does something many conference boards don’t have — combining advanced, AI-driven features with a simplistic, mobile-friendly design. It’s not just about having a nice screen; it’s about having a device that knows how to focus on the right people at the right moment and step out of the way when no one’s around.
If Rally Board 65 is the “digital cocoon” for front-and-center collaboration, the new Logitech Spot is more like the stealthy sidekick that quietly gathers data to make your workplace more efficient. Spot is a small, wireless occupancy and environmental sensor that you can stick on just about any wall or surface. It runs on standard batteries (that can ideally last up to four years) and connects via Bluetooth to CollabOS devices (like a Logitech Tap Scheduler) or over a Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) gateway if you’re not using AV gear in that room.
Occupancy Detection and Auto BookingSpot uses radar to detect whether a room is in use, and if so, it can automatically book that room on your calendar system. The second someone walks in to start an ad-hoc meeting, Spot checks them in so any latecomers on the schedule or improvised brainstorming session becomes an actual booking on the calendar. Likewise, if nobody shows up for a scheduled meeting, Spot can free up that space for someone else at the last minute.
Environmental MonitoringSpot doesn’t just track human presence. It measures CO₂ levels, temperature, humidity, and even air quality. That data syncs with Logitech Sync, which then generates both a “Health Score” and an “Energy Score” for each room. Over time, you can see which rooms tend to get stuffy, which are overused or underused, and which downright exhaust everyone’s cognitive function by 3 p.m. because of poor ventilation.
Integration with Workplace ToolsLogitech Spot ties into popular workspace platforms—Microsoft Places, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Workplace Reservation, etc. This means your occupancy insights and suggestions can feed directly into the tools your teams might already be using. If you want to keep track of that data in an entirely different platform, there is a Sync API.
Energy Efficiency ConsiderationsBy measuring and analyzing occupancy patterns alongside environmental data, Spot can help building managers optimize HVAC usage—turning off the AC or heating when a room is typically empty, or prompting them to open windows or adjust vents if CO₂ runs high. It’s about making offices healthier for people and also more budget-friendly for the business.
Logitech Spot will have subscription-based features: access to room health and energy scores, Auto Book and Auto Release features, and APIs. These will be available with a Logitech Essential or Select service plan, priced at $199 and $399 per room annually.
Both devices lean heavily on AI. Rally Board harnesses it for real-time video and audio processing, while Spot uses it to interpret sensor data for occupancy and environmental insights. It’s an illustration of how AI is weaving itself into everyday tools—here, it’s making hybrid collaboration smoother, more functional, and a lot less distracting.
If you’re a tech and future enthusiast like me, both these devices feel like glimpses of what’s next: meeting spaces that are flexible, AI-powered, and data-driven from the ground up. Instead of baroque setups with cables everywhere, we’re moving toward sleek, portable solutions that respect both our time and the environment. If that’s the future of collaboration, sign me up. Let’s see how far we can roll it.
According to Logitech, Rally Board 65 starts shipping around May 2025. Logitech Spot arrives in the second half of the year, with pricing details to come.
While I haven’t had the chance to try either device in person yet (and it might take a while for me to encounter Rally Board 65 outside expo halls), the press materials and webinar painted a promising picture for organizations looking to improve meeting experiences.
Yes. Costs. As exciting as Rally Board 65 sounds, the price point (EUR 8,499, plus an optional cart that costs EUR 3,299) is definitely worth stopping to think for a moment before making the budget request. That’s no small sum, and any organization has to question whether these advanced AI features, noise-reduction zones, and flexible camera placements justify the investment. Will the “digital cocoon” effect genuinely move the needle on productivity, or would a more basic setup suffice for most employees?
For comparison, Microsoft’s Surface Hub 3 family also aims to facilitate hybrid meetings and digital collaboration. Like Rally Board 65, it isn’t cheap—ranging from about $9,499.99 for the 50-inch to $22,999.99 for an 85-inch giant. However, it offers frictionless Microsoft Teams Rooms integration (as it IS a Teams Room) , natural inking (this is fantastic!), and a well-established Microsoft ecosystem.
Of course, there are always alternative ways. The less expensive route is to use a standard TV or monitor, attach a Teams Room Device to it or just plug in a laptop with a cable, and call it a day. That’ll save money up front, but at the expense of usability, robust AI features, and sensor data.
Companies must carefully weigh the cost vs. benefits and value. If your office is filled with dynamic, short-notice get-togethers and open-concept floors that breed background noise, something like Rally Board 65 or Surface Hub could truly elevate the experience. If your environment is more static—and people are just fine hooking up a laptop to a low-cost TV—the investment might feel too much.
So, why consider these more expensive, AI-loaded solutions at all? Because the stakes for collaboration—and the challenges of hybrid work—are only getting bigger. If you think a seamless, distraction-free, data-driven environment can improve both efficiency and employee satisfaction, then look for solutions like Rally Board 65 and Surface Hub 3. For monitoring room usage and environmental conditions Logitech Spot is something worth checking, especially if you think your organization could benefit from those metrics and insights.
On the other hand, if your organization really just needs a screen, a decent camera, and reliable sound, you might find something more economical that gets the job done 90% as well. It comes down to how often your teams rely on virtual collaboration. If work requires top-notch clarity and minimal friction, investing in high-end gear is worth considering.
All in all, we’re at a thrilling road for workplace tech, with each year bringing new ways to merge physical spaces, online experiences, and even data analytics. It’s worth keeping an eye on solutions that remove the tedium and complexity of meetings—instead enabling your teams to focus on what truly matters: creativity, innovation, and getting work done, wherever they might be.
All images are from Logitech. I didn’t receive any device or any compensation from Logitech for this, if you wonder about that. On the other hand, if you felt that was there something AI in the text, then congrats for spotting! I keep on experimenting on what Azure OpenAI o1-model can do, and thus gave it quite a long prompt including my own highlights, opinions, observations and of course all data about these devices. O1 then generated the first draft for me and after a couple of more prompts for tweaking I got the result I was ok with. I am very impressed on what o1 can do, so I am really looking forward when I can try out o3.. After copying the article draft here, I spent about two hours to finalize this text: removing, updating and adding content. Without the use of AI this article might have contained either less information, or it would have taken me a lot longer to write it. What I have thought could improve these, is to give one of my older articles as a sample of my writing. This might make the result more “me”. The biggest differences I noticed, were use of some terms and structures I don’t use (I am not a native English speaker).
