Quick Brief
- Two kits target rooms up to 50 m² and 90 m², removing manual configuration needs
- Pleneo Room OS delivers zero-touch deployment with AI-driven audio tuning across Sennheiser microphones
- AI features include adaptive beamforming, speaker tracking, and ML-based room enhancement
- Available through global distribution partners supporting multi-country enterprise deployments
Enterprise meeting spaces face a persistent challenge: larger rooms demand complex audio-video configuration that delays deployment and inflates costs. Pleneo and Sennheiser announced two intelligent room kits on February 3, 2026, designed to eliminate this friction through software-driven automation and AI-powered audio capture. The systems target the 50-90 m² meeting spaces where organizations conduct high-stakes collaboration but struggle to achieve consistent quality at scale.
Two Kits Address Medium and Large Enterprise Spaces
The Pleneo Medium Room Kit serves rooms up to 50 m² (approximately 10 m × 5 m), while the Large Room Kit available soon extends coverage to 90 m² (approximately 12 m × 7.5 m). Both integrate Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) microphones, which feature 15 Electret condenser capsules and adaptive beamforming technology. The Medium kit includes one TCC M unit and four Pleneo RoomDesign Ceiling PoE speakers; the Large kit doubles microphone coverage with two TCC M units and six speakers.
Each system centers on Pleneo RoomHub, the physical endpoint connecting all room devices to Pleneo Room OS. This software layer enables zero-touch deployment rooms to come online without specialist configuration or individual tuning of audio-video settings. IT teams deploy over standard network infrastructure using enterprise-grade security frameworks by design.
AI-Driven Audio Tuning Replaces Manual Configuration
Traditional meeting room deployments require acousticians to tune each space individually, a process that extends installation timelines and introduces variability. RoomHub applies four AI-driven audio enhancements automatically: adaptive room tuning adjusts for acoustic properties, AI NoiseSense filters ambient sound, ML-based room enhancement optimizes clarity, and IQ Voice Enhancement ensures consistent speech intelligibility regardless of participant position.
The Sennheiser TCC M microphones deliver automatic dynamic beamforming using patented technology, capturing voices from every corner while following the active speaker. TruVoicelift functionality amplifies speech to ensure participants in room corners or rear positions achieve equal audio presence. The system supports setting exclusion zones to ignore non-participant areas and priority zones to emphasize specific room sections.
How does Pleneo Room OS improve meeting audio quality?
Pleneo Room OS applies AI-driven adaptive room tuning, AI NoiseSense, ML-based enhancement, and IQ Voice Enhancement automatically. These features adjust for room acoustics and participant behavior without manual configuration, ensuring consistent speech clarity across medium and large spaces.
Video Intelligence Works as Coordinated System Layer
Pleneo RoomVision cameras provide AI speaker tracking that follows the active presenter automatically, plus AI autoframing that maintains natural participant framing without distracting camera movement. Unlike standalone video devices that operate independently, RoomVision integrates with audio endpoints through Room OS the camera responds to beamforming data from TCC M microphones to coordinate visual focus with audio capture.
This integration mirrors broader 2026 meeting room trends. AI-powered auto-framing and speaker tracking have become foundational features, with cameras adjusting automatically to keep all participants visible while noise suppression filters background sounds. The Pleneo implementation differs by treating audio and video as unified system components rather than separate devices requiring manual synchronization.
Central Management Through Pleneo Cloud Platform
Rooms are provisioned, configured, monitored, and managed centrally through Pleneo Cloud as complete systems. IT teams access rooms directly within Pleneo Cloud or integrate room data and events into existing IT service management platforms, avoiding new operational silos. The cloud layer enables software updates, diagnostics, and configuration changes across distributed locations without on-site visits.
James Knight, CEO of Pleneo, stated: “As meetings become more intelligent and more reliant on AI-driven workflows, capturing clear, accurate voices across large rooms is essential. Pleneo Room OS makes that possible by removing the need for individual configuration and manual tuning“.
Competitive Context: Lenovo and Huddly Also Target AI Meeting Rooms
Lenovo announced competing solutions at ISE 2026 on February 3, 2026, combining ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 with Huddly’s intelligent audio-video devices. The Huddly C1 videobar uses on-device AI to interpret room dynamics, automatically framing speakers or capturing group interaction in real-time. Lenovo positions unified device management through ThinkSmart Manager as a key differentiator for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Room deployments.
Both approaches reflect the enterprise shift toward AI-native meeting infrastructure. Organizations increasingly prioritize systems that deliver speaker recognition, voice attribution, transcription, and meeting analysis capabilities that depend on consistent, high-quality audio capture. The difference lies in ecosystem strategy: Lenovo focuses on platform integration with Microsoft and Zoom, while Pleneo emphasizes vendor-agnostic deployment through Room OS.
Technical Specifications and Component Details
| Component | Medium Room Kit | Large Room Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Room Size Coverage | Up to 50 m² (10 m × 5 m) | Up to 90 m² (12 m × 7.5 m) |
| Microphones | 1 × Sennheiser TCC M | 2 × Sennheiser TCC M |
| Microphone Capsules | 15 × Electret condenser | 15 × Electret condenser (per unit) |
| Speakers | 4 × Pleneo RoomDesign Ceiling PoE | 6 × Pleneo RoomDesign Ceiling PoE |
| Camera | Pleneo RoomVision | Pleneo RoomVision XL |
| Core System | Pleneo RoomHub + Room OS | Pleneo RoomHub + Room OS |
| Network | PoE/PoE+, Dante audio | PoE/PoE+, Dante audio |
| Beamforming | Patented automatic dynamic | Patented automatic dynamic |
The TCC M microphones support both Dante networks and Power over Ethernet via dual RJ45 ports, with analog outputs through 3-pin Phoenix connector. Configuration and monitoring operate through Sennheiser’s Control Cockpit software alongside Pleneo Cloud management. The system provides camera control via talker position data, coordinating visual and audio focus automatically.
Deployment Model Targets Multi-Country Enterprise Rollouts
The kits are available through joint distribution partners across Americas, Europe, Middle East & India, and Asia-Pacific regions. This distribution strategy supports multi-country deployments for enterprise, corporate, and education customers requiring consistent experiences across geographically distributed locations.
Charlie Jones, Sr. Partner Relations Manager at Sennheiser, emphasized: “These kits bring the audio quality large rooms needed for intelligent meetings into a form IT can deploy, scale, and support, ensuring intelligent meetings receive the high-quality audio inputs they need to perform at their best from group collaboration“.
What makes the Pleneo Sennheiser kits suitable for enterprise scale?
The kits enable zero-touch deployment and centralized management through Pleneo Cloud, allowing IT teams to provision rooms without specialist configuration. Standard network infrastructure and consistent hardware across kit sizes ensure uniform experiences across multi-country deployments.
Availability and Ordering Information
The Medium Room Kit became available immediately upon announcement on February 3, 2026, while the Large Room Kit is marked “available soon” without a specific release date. Organizations can request detailed specifications and pricing through Pleneo’s partnership page at www.pleneo.com/sennheiser.
Sennheiser has not disclosed pricing for the complete Pleneo room kits.
Implications for AI-Powered Meeting Workflows
High-quality, consistent audio capture has become foundational to AI-powered meeting features including speaker recognition, voice attribution, automated transcription, and meeting analysis. In larger spaces where multiple participants speak, move, and present simultaneously, achieving this consistency has traditionally required complex acoustic design and room-specific tuning.
The Pleneo approach shifts this complexity from physical configuration to software automation. Room OS handles acoustic adaptation that previously demanded specialist expertise. For enterprises standardizing on AI meeting assistants tools that generate automated summaries, action items, and insights this audio foundation becomes critical infrastructure rather than optional enhancement.
Limitations and Considerations
The kits require ceiling mounting for microphones and speakers, which may present challenges in historic buildings or spaces with architectural constraints. Organizations with existing investments in table-based or wall-mounted microphone systems face potential transition considerations when adopting ceiling-based arrays.
The Room OS software layer introduces platform dependency organizations adopting Pleneo infrastructure committed to the company’s continued support and development. While the system uses standard network protocols and Dante audio, the zero-touch deployment and AI features require Pleneo Cloud connectivity for full functionality.
The Large Room Kit’s “available soon” status without specific timing creates uncertainty for organizations planning comprehensive facility upgrades requiring both kit sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What room sizes do the Pleneo Sennheiser kits support?
The Medium Room Kit covers spaces up to 50 square meters (approximately 10 m × 5 m). The Large Room Kit extends coverage to 90 square meters (approximately 12 m × 7.5 m), supporting larger enterprise conference rooms.
Does the system work with Microsoft Teams and Zoom?
Pleneo Room OS operates as a vendor-agnostic platform using standard collaboration protocols. The system connects to Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other platforms through Pleneo RoomHub’s unified interface, avoiding platform-specific hardware lock-in.
How does zero-touch deployment differ from traditional installation?
Zero-touch deployment eliminates manual configuration of audio and video settings. Pleneo Room OS automatically tunes acoustics, adjusts camera framing, and optimizes audio pickup when rooms come online, removing the need for specialist technicians to configure each space individually.
What AI features are included in the audio system?
The system includes adaptive room tuning for acoustic properties, AI NoiseSense for ambient sound filtering, ML-based room enhancement for clarity, and IQ Voice Enhancement for consistent speech intelligibility. Sennheiser microphones add patented automatic dynamic beamforming and TruVoicelift speech amplification.
Can existing meeting rooms be upgraded with these kits?
The kits require ceiling mounting for microphones and speakers, complete cabling installation, and Pleneo RoomHub deployment. Organizations with existing infrastructure may face retrofit considerations depending on current room configuration and network readiness.
Where are the Pleneo Sennheiser room kits available?
The kits are distributed through joint partners across Americas, Europe, Middle East & India, and Asia-Pacific regions. Organizations can contact local distributors or visit www.pleneo.com/sennheiser for regional availability and specifications.
How does the system handle rooms with challenging acoustics?
Pleneo Room OS applies adaptive room tuning that analyzes acoustic properties automatically and adjusts microphone sensitivity, speaker output, and beamforming patterns. The system compensates for hard surfaces, ambient noise, and irregular room shapes without manual intervention.
What network requirements do the kits need?
The systems operate over standard IT infrastructure using Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) for power and data. Sennheiser TeamConnect microphones support Dante audio networks for professional-grade digital audio transport, requiring compatible network switches with sufficient PoE+ capacity.
