Description
Owl Labs Owl Bar Front-of-room camera, mic, and speaker
Options:
- Owl Bar (Gray) - FRS100-1000
- Owl Bar (Charcoal) - FRS100-1100
Whether you’re in a U-shaped conference room, training classroom, or boardroom with a big TV at the front, this all-in-one camera, mic, and speaker system uses AI to automatically find and frame the person speaking. It’s simple to set up, works with every major video platform, and even teams up wirelessly with a Meeting Owl for 360° coverage. No more “Can you repeat that?” moments – just clear, professional video calls that make your team feel truly together.
What we love most: The AI is actually smart. It uses voice and movement cues to switch views instantly, so remote participants always get the best angle without anyone touching a remote. Pair it with a Meeting Owl 3 or Pro and you get the best of both worlds – front and center views plus full-room coverage. Setup takes minutes (literally plug in USB and you’re live), and the 4K picture plus clear audio makes every meeting feel premium.
Pros
- True 4K clarity with a super-wide 114° lens that captures the whole front of the room
- Automatic speaker tracking and framing – no fiddling with pan/tilt/zoom
- Excellent audio pickup (up to 18 ft) and built-in high-fidelity speaker
- Wireless pairing with other Owl devices for seamless camera switching
- Works with any laptop or room PC – no special software needed
Cons
- Best in medium-to-large rooms with a clear “front” (not ideal for tiny huddle spaces)
- HDMI ports are currently reserved for future use (USB is the main connection today)
- Optional TV mount sold separately if you want it hanging under your display
Our Expert Take: If your meetings have a presenter or people facing one direction, skip the center-table 360° cameras and go with the Owl Bar. We recommend it for any room 9–20 people where you want remote folks to feel like they’re sitting at the table. Pro tip from our techs: Mount it at eye level for the most natural view, and test the wireless pairing during your first call – it just works.
Owl Labs Owl Bar Features
- Device Management: The Nest
- Displays Supported: 2
- Speaker Framing: Automatic digital PTZ to correctly frame in-room participants based on where they’re seated
- Camera Switching: Intelligent camera switching between the Owl Bar and the Meeting Owl to show the best view of the room for remote participants
- Device Pairing: Wirelessly pairs with one Meeting Owl (3 or Pro), or one Meeting Owl and one Whiteboard Owl, in the same meeting space
- VC Platforms: All web-based video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, and others
- USB Mode: Plug and Play to work with host or in-room computer
- CAMERA
Resolution: 4K
Camera: 30 MP
Vertical FOV: 73°
Horizontal FOV: 114° - SPEAKER AND MIC
Pickup Range: 18ft / 5.5m
Beamforming Elements: 4 omnidirectional microphones
Add-on Mics: Option to connect one Expansion Mic when paired with Meeting Owl 3
Speakers: 1 high-fidelity speaker
- USB Type: USB 3.0: 1x Type C, 1x Type A
- Included mounting hardware enables tabletop setup or wall mounting
- Option to purchase Owl Bar TV Mount for hanging below in-room TV
- 2-year warranty
- Owl Labs Owl Bar Datasheet
Owl Bar Package Contents
- Owl Bar
- 6' USB-C Cable
- Table / Wall Mount
- Mounting hardware
- Power Supply
- AC/DC Cables
- Quick-start guide for easy setup