HP has announced several new products this summer. What are the highlights?

HP introduced four distinct product categories. The HP Poly Studio Room Compute line, a Windows-based collaboration compute built on third-generation Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated neural processing units (NPUs), comes in two configurations: the Studio 5 Room Compute at $2,499 and the Studio 7 Room Compute at $3,699, both available in July through select resellers. The HP Poly Focus 6 Series Bluetooth headsets start at $379.95 and are also available in July on HP.com. The HP Collaboration Keyboard, described as a programmable wireless keyboard with adjustable tilt and dedicated conferencing keys, ships in September 2026 for $59.99 on HP.com. HP Poly VideoOS 5.1, the firmware update for HP Poly's video conferencing devices, is expected in Q3 2026.

What certifications does the HP Poly Studio Room Compute carry, and where are the gaps?

Certification status differs between the two models and the two platforms. The HP Poly Studio 7 Room Compute is already certified for Zoom Rooms and has Microsoft Teams Rooms certification pending. The HP Poly Studio 5 Room Compute will be certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms only; it will not carry Zoom Rooms certification. Neither model is fully certified on both platforms at launch. Integrators specifying these units should confirm which platform a room is deployed on before ordering, as the two models are not interchangeable across both UC platforms.

What does HP Poly VideoOS 5.1 change for room administrators?

VideoOS 5.1 introduces HP's Poly DirectorAI multi-camera switching, which selects between cameras to frame in-room participants without manual operator input. The update also adds HP Touch Controller Direct Connect for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, reducing the cabling and pairing steps involved in room setup. A redesigned web-based admin interface consolidates device monitoring and management. The update is expected in Q3 2026, meaning rooms running current HP Poly video hardware will receive these capabilities via firmware rather than requiring new hardware purchases.

What is HP doing with its Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration management platforms?

HP is consolidating HP Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration, formerly a product called Vyopta, into the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP). The stated goal is a single management interface covering collaboration devices, compute, and print. A feature called HP Poly Lens Room VisualizerAI, which creates an interactive digital replica of a room environment, is part of this integration but is a premium capability purchased separately through a Poly Lens Pro for Rooms subscription. The integration is described as underway, with additional capabilities rolling out through the remainder of 2026.

What are the key specifications of the HP Poly Focus 6 Series headsets?

The Focus 6 Series headsets include Acoustic Fence 2.0 noise reduction, hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), and spatial audio. Battery life is rated at up to 25 hours of talk time with ANC enabled, or up to 30 hours with ANC and the online indicator turned on. The headsets support wireless charging and are available in a foldable form factor. Certified platforms include Google Meet, Google Voice, Microsoft Teams Open Office, and Zoom. Bluetooth Direct certification with Microsoft Teams and Zoom means the headsets connect without a USB dongle. Batteries and ear cushions are replaceable to extend product life, and the Focus 6 Series carries TCO 10 certification.

The new HP hardware carries some unique sustainability claims. How should integrators think about this?

The HP Poly Studio Room Compute devices are made with at least 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics by total weight, using the definition set in EPEAT criteria. The HP Collaboration Keyboard is made with up to 75% PCR plastic by total plastic weight. The Focus 6 Series headsets carry TCO 10 certification, a third-party sustainability certification covering environmental and social responsibility across the supply chain and product life cycle. HP describes the replaceable battery and ear cushion design on the headsets as a deliberate life-extension measure.

Corporate · July 15, 2026

HP Poly Studio Room Compute and VideoOS 5.1 Arrive at InfoComm 2026: What the New Collaboration Hardware Means for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms Integrators

HP's InfoComm 2026 launch spans room compute hardware, a headset line, a wireless keyboard, and a management platform consolidation.

By AVinBrief Editorial Desk · July 15, 2026

HP has announced several new products this summer. What are the highlights?: HP introduced four distinct product categories. The HP Poly Studio Room Compute line, a Windows-based collaboration compute built on third-generation Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated neural processing units (NPUs), comes in two configurations: the Studio 5 Room Compute at $2,499 and the Studio 7 Room Compute at $3,699, both available in July through select resellers. The HP Poly Focus 6 Series Bluetooth headsets start at $379.95 and are also available in July on HP.com. The HP Collaboration Keyboard, described as a programmable wireless keyboard with adjustable tilt and dedicated conferencing keys, ships in September 2026 for $59.99 on HP.com. HP Poly VideoOS 5.1, the firmware update for HP Poly's video conferencing devices, is expected in Q3 2026.
What certifications does the HP Poly Studio Room Compute carry, and where are the gaps?: Certification status differs between the two models and the two platforms. The HP Poly Studio 7 Room Compute is already certified for Zoom Rooms and has Microsoft Teams Rooms certification pending. The HP Poly Studio 5 Room Compute will be certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms only; it will not carry Zoom Rooms certification. Neither model is fully certified on both platforms at launch. Integrators specifying these units should confirm which platform a room is deployed on before ordering, as the two models are not interchangeable across both UC platforms.
What does HP Poly VideoOS 5.1 change for room administrators?: VideoOS 5.1 introduces HP's Poly DirectorAI multi-camera switching, which selects between cameras to frame in-room participants without manual operator input. The update also adds HP Touch Controller Direct Connect for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, reducing the cabling and pairing steps involved in room setup. A redesigned web-based admin interface consolidates device monitoring and management. The update is expected in Q3 2026, meaning rooms running current HP Poly video hardware will receive these capabilities via firmware rather than requiring new hardware purchases.
What is HP doing with its Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration management platforms?: HP is consolidating HP Poly Lens and WXP Collaboration, formerly a product called Vyopta, into the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP). The stated goal is a single management interface covering collaboration devices, compute, and print. A feature called HP Poly Lens Room VisualizerAI, which creates an interactive digital replica of a room environment, is part of this integration but is a premium capability purchased separately through a Poly Lens Pro for Rooms subscription. The integration is described as underway, with additional capabilities rolling out through the remainder of 2026.
What are the key specifications of the HP Poly Focus 6 Series headsets?: The Focus 6 Series headsets include Acoustic Fence 2.0 noise reduction, hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), and spatial audio. Battery life is rated at up to 25 hours of talk time with ANC enabled, or up to 30 hours with ANC and the online indicator turned on. The headsets support wireless charging and are available in a foldable form factor. Certified platforms include Google Meet, Google Voice, Microsoft Teams Open Office, and Zoom. Bluetooth Direct certification with Microsoft Teams and Zoom means the headsets connect without a USB dongle. Batteries and ear cushions are replaceable to extend product life, and the Focus 6 Series carries TCO 10 certification.
The new HP hardware carries some unique sustainability claims. How should integrators think about this?: The HP Poly Studio Room Compute devices are made with at least 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics by total weight, using the definition set in EPEAT criteria. The HP Collaboration Keyboard is made with up to 75% PCR plastic by total plastic weight. The Focus 6 Series headsets carry TCO 10 certification, a third-party sustainability certification covering environmental and social responsibility across the supply chain and product life cycle. HP describes the replaceable battery and ear cushion design on the headsets as a deliberate life-extension measure.

The Take

What should integrators verify before specifying the HP Poly Studio Room Compute for an active project?

The certification picture is the most operationally significant detail in these launches, and it is easy to miss. The Studio 5 and Studio 7 are not interchangeable: the Studio 5 is Microsoft Teams Rooms only, the Studio 7 carries Zoom Rooms certification now and Teams Rooms certification pending. For an integrator mid-bid on a mixed-platform account, common in enterprise environments where departments standardize on different UC platforms, these are two different line items, not one.

The platform consolidation story around WXP carries its own due-diligence questions. Vyopta built a substantial installed base as a standalone room analytics and monitoring tool, and its rebranding as WXP Collaboration and absorption into the broader HP platform is an architectural change, not just a UI update. Administrators who rely on Vyopta for utilization reporting and room health monitoring should ask HP specifically how existing data, integrations, and alert configurations carry forward during the transition, and on what timeline.

Room VisualizerAI, the digital-replica feature, is a premium add-on requiring a Poly Lens Pro for Rooms subscription. It is not included in the base WXP management offering. For accounts where room visualization is a selling point or a client expectation, that subscription cost belongs in the total-cost-of-ownership calculation before proposal.

VideoOS 5.1’s Q3 2026 availability means DirectorAI multi-camera switching and the Touch Controller Direct Connect simplification are not available at device launch in July. Integrators should clarify with HP whether the firmware will push automatically to managed devices or require a manual update, and plan commissioning timelines accordingly.

Sources

HP Debuts AI-Powered Unified Collaboration Ecosystem at InfoComm 2026, HP Inc. Newsroom (press release)