TONGVEO Conference Room Camera System with Bluetooth Microphone, 10X HDMI/USB PTZ Video Camera Kit for Meeting Education Church Works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, OBS, PC(Cam+ Mic)

I ordered this camera from Amazon to update our church live streaming system. It arrived within two days on a delivery that required a passcode to be given to the courier which felt very secure for a high value item. Previously I have used 3 standard fixed focus webcams with OBS software for our church services, but wanted the ability to zoom in, realign the camera and have higher resolution images. ON opening the camera feels heavy and well made and the camera fits the brief perfectly. We will be ordering a second one so that the aligning and focussing can be done out of main program in the OBS preview pane. I have successfully used both the USB and Ethernet interfaces and used the camera with Zoom, OBS and the Microsoft camera App. The image quality is incredibly clear and the movements, zoom function and autofocus are all quicker that other cameras I have used. I have trialled it from the back of our church and used the presets to capture various views e.g. altar, pulpit, lectern, window war memorial etc. I attach a video of this along with a picture from the back of church showing test camera location and screenshots from OBS. I am delighted with my purchase and the customer support from Tongveo and will be ordering more of these. The three year guarantee also gives added peace of mind. If you are looking for a good quality PTZ camera with a range of interfaces and 20x Zoom then I would recommend this as it is much cheaper than some of the more familiar brands.

The TONGVEO HDMI PTZ Camera is an excellent choice for churches looking to enhance their live streaming capabilities. With its 20X optical zoom, it allows for flexible framing and close-up shots. The USB/HDMI/LAN IP connectivity options provide versatility for various streaming setups. The 1080P resolution ensures high-quality video output, making it ideal for capturing sermons, concerts, and other church events.

Purchased to upgrade our church live stream. The 20x optical zoom is great for close ups. We have a very large sanctuary and the sound booth is at the rear of the room. A pulpit close up is possible and the quality is outstanding. You can see the grain of the wood and pattern of the pew cushions!

Really flexible camera with multiple options for control and video output via RJ45 + HDMI + Serial control interface. The camera is good quality and excellent value for money. It comes with everything you need including a wall mount (many other manufacturers require you to buy a separate wall mount). I had to contact customer services regarding an issue and they were very responsive and resolved my issue without any problems.

Really happy with this camera and microphone set-up with Zoom. The quality is impressive and has meant our camera club members can watch presentations and competitions remotely which makes a big difference. The service from Tongveo is really good as I had a few queries at the outset.

Meets all our expectations

This Video conferencing system arrives in a brown cardboard box with line drawings of the product on the outside & measuring approx 33cm x 21cm x 21.5cm. The contents of the box are well packed in foam cutouts so they are protected in transit. Inside the camera is inside a plastic bag, as is the speaker. You can feel the build quality as you unpack it, with all parts feeling well engineered & built to last. The camera has a footprint of 17cm x 17cm (but is a hexagonal shape) & is approx 20cm high max. It has a weighty base & 4 rubber feet so it won't damage your surfaces. There is a wall mount included in the box for the camera & it can be fixed level or tilted up to 15 degrees, either right way up or upside down. Camera base is screwed to the mount so it won't be going anywhere & would make it hard to remove if that is a concern. It is possible to get a ceiling mount or a tripod bracket for this camera instead, but they are available to purchase separately from the manufacturer. The speaker phone has an approx diameter of 16 cm & a low profile at just under 4cm high, so it can easily be stored in a drawer or cupboard if not in full time use. It picks up sound from all around it very well even with some background noise. The instructions for the speaker phone are in a separate manual to that of the camera & remote control, so you can keep the manual with the device in each case. The remote control is a larger size one, more like one for a tv than the usual teeny type you get with so many devices nowadays, so it's comfortable to hold with clearly labelled buttons on it. You need 2 x AA batteries to operate the remote (not included) & it's worth spending some time familiarising yourself with it's operation before trying a first professional outing as it has a bit of a learning curve to familiarise yourself with it's functions & get the best out of your camera. In operation, this is easy to use, with sharp images, a smooth pan/tilt & clear audio. Has played well with Zoom, Teams, FacebookLive & Skype (haven't tried the others). This is not likely to be attractive to most people, but for businesses who want fuss free, decent quality, reliable equipment for group calls that not only looks, but functions as expected, then this is actually decent value. It comes with a 3 year manufacturers warranty including repairs (no mention of who would pay the postage however or how much that might be). Well worth considering.

This is a high quality camera and conference speaker, the item is made very well. Everything you need is included. You get a power brick , the camera will operate without it , but you won’t be able to move it. There is a USB B to A for connecting the camera to your computer to use with conference software such as Zoom, OBS or even FaceTime. Also included is a USB C to A adapter , a Bluetooth dongle if you need it, USB C charge lead for the speaker , you will supply the power plug for this, we all have them. There is a remote that required two AAA batteries and lastly a bracket and screws to mount it on a wall. In use the camera is excellent, I attached it to a mini 14 inch portable monitor via its HDMI , but you could use a TV and you can simply attach it to your computer if you want to use software conferencing via USB. My Mac found it straight away. On the back of the camera there is also the power port , USB B to attach to your computer, and some other plug protocols that seem to be for joysticks and control hardware. I’m not familiar with those. If you press the menu button there are myriad options for getting the picture how you want it, note where the language option is though , because if you press reset like I did , it will reset the language to Chinese as well. As said you need to have the power brick connected to be able to move the camera with the remote. The movement is excellent and very quite too, lovely and smooth. You can zoom at different speeds and it slows the speed of panning when you are zoomed in for more control, very nice. You also get three speeds of panning , these can be chosen on the remote or via the menu. The camera handled light very well , correcting focus and colours, as said there are plenty of options to get the image great. You get 720 and 1080p at various frame rates , 30, 50 or 60. The image is clear , it may not rival a movie camera , but for a web camera it is excellent, would have liked to have seen 4k option though for larger screens. There are buttons to mirror the view or flip it if mounted upside down , most things can be done directly with the remote. One of my favourite feature are presets , of which you get ten. Just press preset first then a number , and it will remember the cameras placement. This gives you the ability to quickly go to any part of the room by pressing one of ten buttons. Perfect if you regularly position at a white board or a particular member in the conference. It’s all very intuitive and the instructions are clear to read in the manual. The speaker can be used wired or over Bluetooth , it connected to my Mac very quickly. The speaker has a USB C charge port and a headphone jack that can also be a line out to bigger speakers if desired. On the speaker you have two options to mute. One is a big mic button , I’m assuming this will work fine in conferencing software , but it didn’t work in FaceTime , but thankfully there is a second option to mute by pressing the power button quickly once. Both methods will turn the indicator on the top red. There is a phone button for making a call , in FaceTime it dialled the last person , but also opens the Music app , with other software open and the focus window , like Zoom, I’m sure it will make more sense. You have volume up and down , again the indicator on top lights up segments to show level. The last button is for connecting and disconnecting Bluetooth. The speaker in use is clear , it did distort a bit at max volume but it was good enough. Overall this is a very nice system with good instructions , everything you need , looks very smart and is well built , it has a long warranty too. At just over three hundred pounds it seems fair given that just small webcams that don’t move can cost that at the higher end. I would have liked to have seen a 4k option at this price however for bigger screens. I am specifically impressed by the movement of the camera and the auto focus and the fact you can do most things from the remote is great. Setup is also simple for a basic setup , although you can get deeper with a controller etc. Highly recommended.