The workplace is changing, and fast. Employees expect more from their environments, and organizations are under pressure to deliver seamless, collaborative and intelligent experiences that not only make the commute worthwhile but also foster meaningful connections and spontaneous interactions with colleagues. Technology is interwoven into today’s workplace experience. Take a minute to think about how … Read More
Most technology-related workplace challenges are not caused by the individual components themselves, although that is where the symptoms often times manifest themselves. The real root cause starts so much farther up the chain. For years, workplaces have been designed (and upgraded) with individual needs and applications in mind: conferencing tools, background music systems, room systems, … Read More
NEW STUFF! At our last Activate in June 2026, we announced exciting new collaboration solutions aimed at the high-performance workplace, including the introduction of the next-gen Q-SYS UC Compute Bundle. Single-vendor for Design, Procurement, and Deployment When we first launched the UC Compute Bundle in 2023, our goal was to make it simpler for Q-SYS customers to deploy Microsoft Teams Rooms in high-impact spaces. By collaborating with Lenovo, we were able to … Read More
Today, QSC is proud to announce that we have joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) community, a significant milestone that strengthens our collaboration with Microsoft and advances our shared vision for secure, high-performance workplaces. Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) is an enterprise-grade OS platform designed to meet the highest standards of security, manageability, and … Read More
Certification matters. For organizations standardizing on Zoom Rooms, certification is a signal of trust. It confirms that a solution has undergone joint testing, meets Zoom’s requirements for reliability and interoperability, and delivers a predictable, supported experience at scale. For IT teams and AV decision makers, certification reduces deployment risk, eliminates uncertainty, and simplifies long-term support … Read More
For years, “great AV” meant seamless collaboration in meeting rooms and spaces. But collaboration in a high-performance workplace doesn’t operate in individual spaces—it operates across journeys, from the first moment someone enters a place, to how they collaborate in any space, make decisions, and leave with clarity on what happens next. That’s what makes Microsoft Experience Center One (EC1) in Redmond such a compelling signal of where the industry is … Read More
At Activate this October, we delivered a heart-felt eulogy and a fond farewell to Asset Manager. It was a great tool in its time, helping users find and manage third-party integrations within Q-SYS Designer. But as our Ecosystem grew, Asset Manager began to show its limitations. It became slower, less stable, and increasingly difficult to … Read More
Introduction: GPIO vs Relay How do you control power on a device so basic, it runs on batteries? And what can a children’s toy teach us about common mistakes that people make when wiring things using GPIO? This past April, I presented my Smart Dollhouse at the Girl Scouts of Eastern MA’s annual STEM fest. … Read More
As hybrid workplaces evolve, Q-SYS continues to set the standard in delivering advanced, intelligent, and adaptable AV solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms of all shapes and sizes. One room type gaining momentum is the Signature Microsoft Teams Room—designed to deliver a fully inclusive meeting experience with advanced features like spatial audio. Let’s explore how … Read More
In the world of cinema AV, few voices resonate as clearly as Steve Guttag’s. Known for his insightful Q-SYS Cinema blogs, Steve combines deep technical expertise with a passion for storytelling. His work spans small independent theaters to complex multiplex installations, always with a focus on reliability and innovation. This interview explores his approach to … Read More
Introduction This is my second article in the Q-SYS Plugin Stories series, and I’m excited to shine a light on someone whose work has helped shape the way integrators approach plugin development. Alan Chow, founder of Chowmain, has built a reputation for creating intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that solve real-world challenges across the AV … Read More
When we were approached to design the Q-SYS India Experience Centre, the brief was ambitious, yet refreshingly clear. This wasn’t about building another tech showroom. It was about designing an experience. A place where technology isn’t just seen, but felt. Where space, sound, and interaction work in harmony to tell a cohesive story. Right from … Read More
For many of us, traversing the world of AV can sometimes feel like navigating a maze. The complex systems, technical jargon, and endless cables can make it seem like something only experts can handle. But at Q-SYS, we believe AV should be intuitive, approachable, and easy to connect with. That’s why we’ve built the Q-SYS … Read More
Introduction Welcome to our latest interview feature. Today, we are excited to share an insightful conversation with Victor, a talented professional in the AV industry who has been making waves in the community with his innovative use of Q-SYS. You might have seen Victor’s fun personal projects in Communities, such as his remote GPIO Nano, … Read More
Today we are highlighting the work of Paul Ricard, another inspiring citizen from Q-SYS Communities for Developers. Coming from a live events background, he discovered Q-SYS after an opportunity to automate equipment within a commercial AV environment. This prompted him refocus on programming and launch his own company, AD-DA.ca which is also a member of … Read More
There are several new and exciting features in Q-SYS Designer 9.5. In previous versions of Q-SYS Designer software, a user would type a name on a block to be able to access it via scripting or third-party control via Named Components. Starting in Q-SYS Designer 9.5, we have introduced two new properties for design components … Read More
From web developers to application developers, Git is useful to anyone who writes code or tracks changes to files. So, what is Git all about and why should you start using it for creating plugins or maintaining files for QSC Communities? What is Git? Git is the most used version control system. It tracks any changes … Read More
Today we are highlighting the work of Daniel Wright, another inspiring Citizen who joined “QSC Communities for Developers” and is willing to show how he produces beautiful designs and experiences for customers, many of which he has shared in the “Show your Q-SYS” group. Additionally, Daniel shares his experience in building, contributing, and maintaining code/Plugins that integrate with the Q-SYS Ecosystem. Daniel and his colleagues at Solo Works have been maintaining a neat collection of plugins on GitHub for Q-SYS, all for free and ready … Read More
Today we’re going to walk step by step through how you can upload Q-SYS Designer files, User Components, and any other binary file type into a BitBucket repository to post on the QSC Communities Code Exchange. Using Bitbucket repositories may seem tedious at first, but the benefits outweigh the effort by far. It offers great … Read More
You made it! This video is a great step-by-step lesson of how to set up those HID features and functionally (Call Accept, Call Decline, On-hook, Mute) that Kevin detailed in his blog. Plus learn best practices on how to integrate that onto your touch screen controller. And we even have a Q-SYS Design file for … Read More