Lenovo Series One Camera (Charcoal)

Overview

The Lenovo 40CLCHARCM is a conference room camera designed to enhance Google Meet sessions with professional-quality video. It captures 1080p resolution through a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, ensuring clear and detailed images of participants and shared content. Its wide 150-degree diagonal field of view covers everyone around the table, making it suitable for huddle rooms, mid-sized collaboration spaces, and larger boardrooms.

With digital pan, tilt, and zoom controls, the camera maintains a silent and steady image without mechanical movement. Installation is simplified by a single RJ45 Ethernet port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), reducing cable clutter and allowing flexible placement. Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth provide additional options for wireless management and connectivity.

Key features

• 12 megapixel CMOS sensor delivers sharp 1080p video for clear participant and content display
• 150-degree diagonal field of view captures wide meeting spaces, including participants at the edges
• Digital pan, tilt, and zoom enable smooth reframing without mechanical noise or movement
• Single RJ45 Ethernet connection with PoE simplifies installation by combining data and power in one cable
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth offer flexible placement and wireless device management options
• Includes mounting kit and network cable for quick and secure setup above or below displays
• Focuses solely on video, allowing separate audio and lighting solutions tailored to room acoustics and aesthetics

Key specs

• Sensor: 12 megapixel CMOS
• Video resolution: 1080p Full HD
• Field of view: 150 degrees diagonal
• Connection: RJ45 Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Wireless: Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Mounting: Kit included for above or below display installation

Connectivity and compatibility

The camera’s single RJ45 Ethernet port supports Power over Ethernet, which reduces the need for multiple cables and allows flexible positioning in conference rooms. Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth provide additional connectivity options, making it easier to manage the device wirelessly when a hardwired connection is not feasible. This setup works seamlessly with Google Meet environments, ensuring smooth integration into existing collaboration systems.

Installation and setup

Designed for straightforward deployment, the Lenovo Series One Camera comes with a mounting kit and network cable to facilitate quick installation. The PoE support means you only need one cable for both power and data, which helps keep conference rooms tidy and professional-looking. The fixed focus lens and digital controls eliminate mechanical adjustments, reducing maintenance and ensuring consistent video quality.

Ideal uses and environments

This camera is well suited to organizations standardizing on Google Meet who want to improve video quality without complex setups. It fits well in huddle rooms, mid-sized collaboration spaces, and larger boardrooms where a wide field of view is essential. By focusing on video capture alone, it allows integrators to customize audio and lighting separately, making it a flexible choice for various meeting room designs and acoustic conditions.