ThinkSmart Hub Configuration Guide for Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR)
Is there Lenovo specific software installed on
the ThinkSmart Hub?
Can the ThinkSmart Hub work with HDMI
extenders via Ethernet?
Does the ThinkSmart Hub support network
boot?
Does the ThinkSmart Hub support USB boot?
Does the ThinkSmart Hub support any other
UC platforms?
How do I update to the latest audio drivers?
Does the ThinkSmart Hub support Wi-Fi
connection?
Is the ThinkSmart Hub compatible with
Apple OSX?
Can I store my presentations or other
materials in the Hub for sharing?
We recommend HDMI/USB cables with an external nylon
mesh sheathing because they have better grip and will
stay securely in place.
Yes, ThinkSmart Manager software is pre-installed from
Lenovo factory. ThinkSmart Manager is Lenovo's solution
for management at scale for ThinkSmart devices.
Yes, the ThinkSmart Hub is a standard HDMI complaint
device and has been tested to work with products like
AMX DXLink HDMI transmitters and receivers.
Yes, the Hub supports network boot via Ethernet (RJ45).
Restart the Hub and during the boot press F12 multiple
times to load the Startup Device Menu. Based on your
infrastructure select the IPv4 or IPv6 option to initiate
the network boot.
Yes, the ThinkSmart Hub supports USB boot. Insert a USB
key in one of the USB ports, then restart the Hub. During
the boot press F12 multiple times to load the Startup
Device Menu. Based on your infrastructure select the
IPv4 or IPv6 option to initiate the network boot.
The Hub500 is available for different UC platforms, but
will only support one UC platform at a time.
Audio driver updates are delivered via Windows Update.
They can also be manually downloaded from the Lenovo
E-support portal.
A wired Ethernet connection is required to connect to
the network from the Microsoft Teams account.
Wifi is supported in the HW when logged in as Admin,
but it cannot be used in place of a wired connection.
The ThinkSmart ThinkSmart Hub is a PC that runs Unified
Communications software on a Windows 10 IoT
Enterprise OS.
Most UC software providers offer clients for Windows,
Android, Apple OSX and and iOS.
The HDMI Ingest to share content via the ThinkSmart
Hub supports all the OS mentioned above.
No, all content sharing happens in real-time through
client devices that are connected to the Hub. It does not
support storing any user data for sharing during
meetings.
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