The Bose Videobar VB1 is an all-in-one USB conferencing device. It eliminates friction from the conference call experience by bringing premium audio and video to meeting areas — from huddle spaces to medium-sized rooms. VB1 works with existing platforms, enhancing popular third-party cloud services by delivering exceptional sound and video quality. Sleek and discreet, with six automatic beam-steering microphones, a 4K ultra-HD camera (the first-ever Bose camera), and proprietary Bose sound, VB1 enables remote attendees to be seen clearly, heard, and understood. So, whether it’s a quick morning check-in or a full afternoon workshop, VB1 helps all meeting attendees huddle up, see more, hear more, and work better.

The streamlined design was developed to integrate into conference rooms and combine with existing displays. With a total height of less than 2 inches, VB1 stands out elegantly but doesn’t draw unnecessary attention like many of its competitors. Deliberate choices were made around the grill and camera. The proportion and details were carefully selected to reflect ease of use and provide a sense of confidence about privacy. The camera is framed within the clean lines of the entire form and contributes a sense of calm to the design.

As a core product in the newly released Bose Work product line and the first-ever camera product from Bose, VB1 is genuinely a standout device both for Bose and in the wider marketplace. The universal pain points of the current conference call experience make the benefits of the VB1 easy to understand and attractive to anyone who has ever been on a remote video call. As the first product with a camera built directly into the device, the VB1 stands alone in the market. It works collaboratively with popular conferencing platforms, not requiring new tools or apps, simply enhancing the experience of the existing solutions. This feature, combined with VB1’s easy installation process and streamlined aesthetic, differentiates it from other solutions in the category.

Category:ElectronicsYear:2023Designers:Jeanette Numbers, Seunghyuk Scott Noh, and from Rich Carbone of Bose, Framingham, Massachussets, USA and Nova Design, Nova Design LLC, Providence, Rhode Island, USAManufacturer:Bose Professional, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA