Lenovo ThinkSmart Core & IP Controller Kit for Microsoft Teams Rooms – Teams-Certified Conference Room Compute Kit

Product Overview

The Lenovo ThinkSmart Core & IP Controller Kit (12QL0001US) is a Microsoft Teams Rooms-certified videoconferencing compute kit for conference rooms that already have AV peripherals deployed. The kit pairs the ThinkSmart Core computing device — powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core vPro processor and running Windows 10 IoT Enterprise — with the ThinkSmart IP Controller touchscreen, delivering a purpose-built Teams Rooms solution with centralized IT management. It is designed for enterprise IT and AV integrators who need a reliable, manageable compute platform for Microsoft Teams Rooms without purchasing a full peripheral bundle.

Product Description

The ThinkSmart Core is a compact, wall-mountable computing device built on the Intel vPro platform and certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. It ships preloaded with the Teams Rooms application on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC, ensuring a validated and compliant deployment from day one. The unit connects to existing room cameras, speakerphones, and displays via USB and HDMI, integrating into virtually any conference room AV environment. Two HDMI outputs support dual-display room layouts — a common requirement in boardrooms and large meeting spaces where participant video and shared content are shown on separate screens.

The ThinkSmart IP Controller provides a 10.1-inch HD anti-glare touchscreen displaying the native Microsoft Teams meeting interface. Integrated IR presence sensors detect occupancy and automatically wake or sleep the system, reducing energy consumption in unoccupied rooms. The kit includes 3-year Premier Support, 1-year ThinkSmart Manager Premium for cloud-based fleet management, and a 90W AC adapter.

Key Features

• Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified — Validated hardware running a pre-configured Teams Rooms deployment, reducing setup time and integration risk.
• Intel vPro Platform — Hardware-based security and out-of-band remote management capabilities, meeting enterprise security and IT governance requirements.
• ThinkSmart IP Controller — 10.1" HD touchscreen with one-touch meeting join, content sharing controls, and IR presence detection for automatic room wake/sleep.
• Modular Compute-Only Kit — Designed to pair with existing AV infrastructure — cameras, speakerphones, displays — rather than replacing equipment that remains functional.
• ThinkSmart Manager Premium (1 Year) — Cloud console for remote deployment, real-time health monitoring, diagnostics, and firmware management across multi-room ThinkSmart fleets.
• ThinkShield Security — Lenovo's enterprise security suite covering firmware integrity, secure boot, and physical security via Kensington lock slots on both Core and Controller.
• Dual HDMI Output — Supports dual-display configurations for simultaneous participant video and content sharing layouts.
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC — Locked-down OS build purpose-built for dedicated appliance deployments; not a general-purpose Windows installation.

Typical Applications

• Microsoft Teams Rooms deployments in corporate conference rooms
• Enterprise boardroom videoconferencing compute refresh
• Commercial meeting space and government space Teams Rooms infrastructure
• Huddle room and all-hands room MTR compute deployments
• Multi-room enterprise fleet managed via ThinkSmart Manager

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