Hybrid work isn’t slowing down—and neither are the expectations placed on IT teams to support it seamlessly.

That’s why we’re excited to share that the Meeting Owl 5 Pro has officially achieved certification for Microsoft Teams—marking a major milestone in delivering a fully certified Owl Labs ecosystem.

A fully certified Owl Labs portfolio

With the Meeting Owl 5 Pro now certified, it joins the Meeting Owl 4+, Meeting Owl 3, and Owl Bar as Microsoft Teams–certified peripherals. Together, this lineup ensures that organizations can deliver consistent, high-quality hybrid meeting experiences—no matter the room setup.

Whether you're outfitting a small huddle space or a large conference room, Owl Labs devices are designed to work seamlessly within your existing infrastructure, giving every participant a seat at the table.

Built for IT leaders - flexible by design

The Meeting Owl 5 Pro was purposefully designed with enterprise IT needs in mind.

It supports:

• Wireless and wired connectivity for flexible deployments
• Integrated ports to enable expanded functionality
• Compatibility with certified peripherals and full room systems through approved partner solutions
• Availability through trusted VAR channel partners
  
  

This flexibility allows IT teams to standardize their meeting experiences while still accommodating the unique needs of different spaces.

Why Microsoft Teams certification matters

Certification from Microsoft isn’t just a badge - it’s a guarantee.

It means the Meeting Owl 5 Pro meets strict standards for:

• Performance and reliability
• Seamless integration with Teams environments
• Enterprise-grade security and usability
  
  

For IT leaders, that translates to fewer headaches and more confidence when deploying meeting room technology at scale.

As Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs, puts it: “Enterprise IT buyers need solutions that deploy easily, perform consistently, and integrate without friction into their existing infrastructure -- which is exactly what Meeting Owl 5 Pro delivers.”

Less troubleshooting, more collaboration

We’ve all been there: meetings delayed by technical issues, participants waiting while someone troubleshoots audio or video.

On average, employees lose over six minutes per meeting just getting started. Multiply that across hundreds - or even thousands - of meetings, and the result is significant lost productivity.

Owl Labs is solving this challenge by:

• Eliminating compatibility issues with certified solutions
• Replacing rigid systems with flexible, easy-to-manage devices
• Ensuring every participant—remote or in-room—has an engaging experience
  
  

The result? Meetings start faster, run smoother, and deliver better outcomes.

What’s Next: Software 6.8 enhancements

Certification is just one part of the story. We’re also continuing to invest in software innovation.

With the upcoming Software 6.8 release, Owl Labs devices will gain powerful new AI and usability features, including:

• Wired Owl Connect: Wired configuration support across key devices, including Meeting Owl 5 Pro
• Auto Ignore Zone: Define areas the camera should automatically exclude
• Speaker Boost: Increase in-room audio by up to 6 decibels
• Pano Customization: Greater control over panoramic views
• Grid Mode for Front & Center pairs: Display up to 8 participants simultaneously
• Enhanced Owl Bar Listening Behavior: Smarter transitions between views
  
  

These updates continue to push the boundaries of what hybrid collaboration can look like.

The future of hybrid meetings starts here

With a fully certified hardware portfolio and a strong software roadmap, Owl Labs is doubling down on its mission: making hybrid meetings more inclusive, productive, and effortless.

Today, more than 275,000 organizations - including 92 Fortune 100 companies - trust Owl Labs to power their hybrid work environments.

And we’re just getting started.