About Neat

Founded in 2019 in Oslo by former experts from Tandberg and Cisco, Neat has had rapid growth in video collaboration and Microsoft Teams devices.

In 2021, Neat partnered with Microsoft as a Microsoft Teams Rooms provider and quickly certified a range of devices. Neat has been particularly successful with all-in-one meeting bars and boards with sleek, user-friendly designs that emphasise simplicity, aesthetics, and intelligence.

Neat has been a big supporter of the community and an Empowering.Cloud Benefactor from day 1. Neat Director, Global Technical Sales and Alliances and Microsoft MVP Graham Walsh, is also heavily engaged in the community with his blog and as part of the monthly Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything. 

The Microsoft Teams devices space is highly competitive, with numerous options available. We track and report on all the certified devices and provide community research comparisons (Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Bar Comparison, Microsoft Teams Panels Comparison). In this blog, we showcase the Neat Microsoft Teams portfolio and highlight some of its unique features.

What Makes Neat Devices Unique?

Before reviewing the portfolio, let’s review some of the unique features that distinguish Neat and its devices.

Neat Design Philosophy

Neat's core design philosophy is built around bridging the digital divide—creating virtual meeting experiences that feel as natural and intuitive as in-person conversations.

Simplicity Meets Sophistication - Every Neat device embodies an elegant, minimalist approach that eliminates unnecessary complexity. The designs feature clean lines, clutter-free builds, and thoughtful engineering details, such as passive cooling systems, integrated power supplies, and minimal cabling requirements. This commitment to refined aesthetics has earned recognition through prestigious Red Dot Design Awards.

Human-Centred Experience - The "simple and elegant" philosophy isn't just about appearance—it's about removing barriers between people and technology. By prioritising user experience without compromising technological capability.

Purposeful Industrial Design - Each element serves both form and function, resulting in devices that enhance professional spaces while delivering cutting-edge video collaboration technology.

Neat Video and Audio Technology

Neat devices integrate several core technologies designed to improve remote meeting quality and room management.

Neat Symmetry: Intelligent Auto Video Framing

Neat Symmetry is a patented machine learning system that uses high-resolution sensors to detect and track meeting participants. The technology maintains consistent video framing regardless of participant positioning—whether they're facing away from the camera, wearing masks, or moving around the room.

It automatically adjusts framing based on group size and participant positioning. When people enter or leave the meeting space, Symmetry recalibrates with intentional delays to avoid distracting camera movements. Dynamic framing follows the natural flow of conversation without manual intervention.

Neat Boundary: Spatial Awareness

Neat Boundary technology allows administrators to define virtual boundaries within meeting spaces. This prevents cameras from detecting and following people outside designated meeting areas—particularly useful in open offices or spaces with glass walls. The system maintains focus on actual meeting participants while filtering out movement of unimportant regions.

Neat Audio Processing

Neat's audio processing addresses common meeting room challenges through several integrated technologies:

Noise Management: Deep noise suppression algorithms reduce keyboard clicks, HVAC noise, and background conversations. Dereverberation technology minimises sound reflections that can make speech unclear in larger rooms.

Voice Optimisation: Beamforming microphone arrays with hardware-accelerated processing focus on active speakers. The system handles simultaneous speech without the audio clipping or muffling common in traditional video conferencing setups.

Neural Network Processing: Real-time audio enhancement uses neural networks to optimise human voice clarity while reducing background noise. This processing remains active even when using personal devices through Neat Select mode.

Neat Sense and Sensor Data: Room Analytics

Built-in environmental sensors monitor temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, air quality (VOC), and occupancy in real-time. This data helps organisations track space utilisation and maintain optimal meeting conditions.

The sensor data provides analytics for facilities management, including occupancy patterns and environmental conditions that affect meeting comfort and productivity.

Ultrasonic person detection automatically powers devices on when someone enters a room and puts them to sleep when the room is empty. Ambient light sensors and accelerometers enable devices to adapt to various room conditions and mounting configurations.

Neat Pulse - Cloud Management Platform

Neat Pulse is the cloud-based management platform for Neat devices. It provides complete oversight of Neat device deployments.

Key Neat Pulse features:

• Real-time device monitoring
• Remote configuration management and configuration profiles
• Remote device control – remotely access and control the device screen
• App Management (Set device to Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms or App Hub mode and control apps available in App Hub mode)
• Update management
• Sensor reporting (air quality, temperature and room occupancy)
• SSO, RBAC user access to manage devices and audit log

Neat Pulse groups devices by room within organisational locations and regions, enabling both individual and bulk device management through an intuitive interface.

Neat Pulse offers three tiers of service:

• Starter (free with device purchase)
• Plus (advanced software features with premium support)
• Pro (includes extended warranty and hardware replacement)

Pricing is on a per-device model. Starter is a free, forever tier with core Pulse functionality, including automatic software updates, Remote control, and access to the Neat app hub.

Pulse Plus and Pro include advanced management features, advanced scheduled software updates, API access, Audit logs, SSO, Custom Web Apps on Neat app hub mode and Neat Share.

More information on Neat Plus Plans. 

Neat App Hub Mode

Neat App Hub is a feature that enables third-party business applications to be directly accessible on Neat Boards and Neat Frame. Rather than being a dedicated Teams Room on Zoom Room, this turns the board into an application surface.

Neat offers a marketplace of apps, including Robin, Appspace, and Smarten Spaces for digital signage and room booking, as well as collaboration tools such as Slack, Miro, and Mural.

It also provides browser access to enterprise solutions, such as Jira, Salesforce, and Trello. You can also publish custom Web Apps (Requires Pulse Pro or higher).

Managed through Neat Pulse, IT administrators can selectively deploy and control applications across their entire Neat device fleet or specific subsets, enabling customised experiences tailored to different spaces, teams, or use cases.

Neat devices running Neat App Hub mode/applications cannot simultaneously run Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms mode. The mode can be changed remotely by Pulse. Still, it will require re-signing into Microsoft Teams Rooms via a factory reset, so some technical expertise will be required on-site if the device mode is switched.

A Neat Board in app Hub mode may be used alongside a Neat Board or Neat Bar running in Microsoft Teams Rooms mode. Neat Share allows wireless HDMI sharing between Neat devices, which allows the content from one Neat device in App Hub mode to run a third‑party business app (like Miro, Kahoot, YouTube), which can be streamed wirelessly to a separate Neat device in the same room that runs the Microsoft Teams or Zoom meeting as an HDMI share.

The Neat Microsoft Teams Devices Portfolio

The Neat Teams device portfolio includes Bars, Boards, and a Teams Panel.

They also have a personal video device, the Frame. This was a Teams Display, but Microsoft has decided to discontinue Teams Displays (all Teams Displays are End of support September 3, 2025). Microsoft make "commercially reasonable best efforts" to maintain compatibility with the most recent version of the Teams app for two further years, to September 3, 2027. It can also run in App Hub mode.

Neat Bars

Neat has 3 bars in its portfolio:

• Neat Bar (BYOD) - USB-C and HDMI cable into your laptop - Gen 1 Platform now sold for BYOD use cases
  • Existing Neat Bar Gen 1's running Microsoft Teams Room is certified until September 2026 and supported until September 2027.
• Neat Bar Generation 2 – Small to Medium Room Certified Microsoft Teams Room (Gen 2 platform)
• Neat Bar Pro - (Gen 2 platform) – Medium Room Certified Microsoft Teams Room with more advanced audio

Neat Bar ($990) is built on its first-generation hardware platform, which is certified for Microsoft Teams until September 3, 2026. However, its hardware platform will not receive any major Android OS updates. As a result, it is now offered as a cost-effective BYOD device at $990 for small and medium rooms.

It supports a single 4K screen, features a 12MP camera with Neat Symmetry (capable of capturing up to 8 people), and offers two cable BYOD mode (HDMI for screen and USB-C for data), as well as support for the Neat Centre. Neat’s premium device features remain active: hardware-accelerated AI camera tracking, beamforming mic array, speaker framing, and more are still in effect.

Neat Bar connects to Neat Pulse for remote management and updates. Light and Air Quality sensors are available too in Neat Pulse. Optional Neat Pad for in-room controls.

Neat Bar Generation 2 ($3,990), as the name suggests, is on their Generation 2 hardware platform (the same as the Near Bar Pro). Launched in 2025, it is certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom with BYOD pass-through, but it can also be run in Neat BYOD mode.

The Generation 2 hardware platform features a more powerful chipset, a 50MP camera, and Adaptive group framing, Dynamic individual framing, and Dynamic speaker focus. Dual Screen support. Screen sharing/BYOD pass-through, and BYOD mode with a single USB-C cable. (HDMI still available if needed). Comes complete with Neat Pad controller. Vesa Screen mount option available.

Neat Bar Gen 2 was a Red Dot Design Awards 2024 winner.

If you are looking for a Bar for Microsoft Teams Rooms, this would be your default choice in the Neat portfolio.

Neat Bar Pro ($5,850) is designed for more advanced use cases. Near Bar Pro features a subwoofer with two opposing drivers for vibration cancellation, as well as three full-range speakers. An advanced 16x microphone array ensures clear vocal pick-up.

Sensors include Depth, wakeup, light, orientation, temperature, humidity and air quality

The Neat Bar Pro is ideal for larger meeting spaces, as its camera configuration incorporates a telephoto and wide-angle lens, along with an image depth sensor, which, combined, deliver a 16x zoom. Support for up to three screens, although Teams only supports two screens. BYOD is supported with pass-through, but Neat BYOD-only mode is not yet available.

It is also extensible. The Teams-certified Neat Bar Pro + Shure Complete Room Bundle enable Shure audio by connecting the Shure DSP to the USB port.

Neat Boards

The Neat Board series comprises two all-in-one meeting room devices, designed for different space requirements and use cases.

Neat Board 50

The Neat Board 50 ($5,990) is a 50-inch 4K touchscreen device built for small and medium-sized meeting rooms and collaborative spaces.

The Neat Board features a 50-inch 4K touchscreen display with full multi-touch capability, delivering crisp 3840 x 2160 resolution.The integrated speaker and microphone array, enhanced by Neat's advanced audio processing, provides exceptional sound quality for seamless communication.

With convenient one-cable USB connectivity, users can bring their own device and connect instantly. The included active whiteboard pen transforms the display into a digital whiteboard.

The touchscreen supports digital whiteboarding with palm rejection technology, allowing natural writing and drawing.

Built-in sensors monitor environmental conditions through Neat Sense technology. The device can control room lighting, temperature, and other connected systems when integrated with building management platforms.

There are options for an Adaptive stand (height adjust), VESA wall mount, or tabletop stand.

Neat Board Pro

The Neat Board Pro ($ 7,490) expands on the Board 50's capabilities with enhanced specifications for larger meeting spaces and more demanding professional environments.

• Larger display with higher brightness and improved viewing angles for bigger rooms
• Advanced camera system with multiple lenses for better wide-room coverage
• Enhanced audio system with additional microphones and speakers for larger spaces
• Improved processing power for handling multiple concurrent video streams

The Pro model includes advanced meeting analytics, detailed room occupancy reporting, and integration capabilities with enterprise management systems. Enhanced security features support stricter organisational requirements.

Additional mounting options and power configurations accommodate various room layouts and installation requirements. The Pro model supports daisy-chaining with other Neat devices for complex room configurations.

Both models adhere to Neat's design philosophy of minimal setup complexity, delivering professional-grade meeting experiences. The devices function independently without requiring additional hardware or complex IT infrastructure changes.

Also available with an Adaptive Stand ($2,990), an Adaptive height-adjustable wall mount ($1,300), or a regular VESA-compatible wall mount ($350)

Neat Pad  / Panel

Neat Pad ($690) is a 8-inch Android-powered touch controller that seamlessly integrates with all Neat Bar and Board devices. The Pad functions as both a Microsoft Teams Panels device for room scheduling and booking, and as a comprehensive meeting room controller when paired with Neat devices.

When being used as a meeting controller, the Pad's responsive touchscreen provides direct control over meeting functions, including camera positioning, audio settings, and content sharing. Users can initiate calls, adjust volume, and manage participants without needing to interact with the main display or personal devices.

When configured as a Teams Panel, the Pad displays real-time room availability, upcoming meetings, and enables on-the-spot booking. The LED status indicator provides at-a-glance room availability, indicating green for available, red for occupied, and amber for upcoming meetings.

The Pad displays real-time sensor data from connected Neat devices, including temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and air quality readings. This information helps meeting organisers ensure optimal room conditions for productive meetings.

The Neat Pad can also run other apps in Neat's extensive App Hub ecosystem when Neat devices are configured in App Hub mode. Apps include

• Room & desk booking – e.g. UMA, Appspace, Robin, NFS Rendezvous
• Visitor management / receiption – e.g. Proxyclick, Envoy
• Digital signage – e.g. Appspace, Rise Vision
• Wayfinding / space utilisation – workplace analytics dashboards
• Custom web apps – internal portals, intranet, or tailored apps pushed through Neat Pulse

The Neat Pad connects to the network via Power over Ethernet, eliminating the need for separate power cables. The Pad features multiple mounting solutions, including a wall-mounted bracket for permanent installation, a desktop stand for flexible positioning, and an optional table-flush mount for seamless integration with conference tables.

Neat Center – Center of Room 360° Companion Camera and Mics

Neat Center ($2,290) is a companion device for Neat Bars and NeatBoards enabling remote meeting attendees to follow the conversation more closely by clearly hearing and seeing everyone in the room, even when those in the room are further away from the primary device or facing towards each other over the table.

Neat Center works with Neat Bar, Neat Bar Gen 2, Neat Bar Pro, Neat Board, Neat Board 50, and Neat Board Pro.

Neat Center connects to the network via Power over Ethernet and pairs with the primary Bar or Board over the network (just like the Neat Pad controller).

Three cameras provide a 360-degree view of the room, and an inbuilt 16-mic array provides additional audio pickup for up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) in all directions.

The Neat Center accommodates various room configurations with three mounting options:

• Freestanding table placement
• Table-mounted with cable management through the table surface
• Ceiling-mounted pendant style via a single supplied  strengthened ethernet cable

Speaker Framing emphasises the active or preceding speaker, enabling participants to follow the conversation. The primary Neat Bar or Neat Board, along with Neat Center, identifies the current speaker as well as the subsequent prominent contributor via data from both the cameras and directional microphones.

Neat Focus is a camera framing mode that uses the Neat Center to set camera zones that highlight presenters in designated areas. This ensures the camera prioritises main speakers, like a teacher or executive, without constant reframing.

Neat recently demo’d 2 Neat Centers working together to further extend camera and audio coverage in longer/larger rooms. Expected 2H 2025. 

The Future of Collaboration

Neat has established itself as a distinctive force in the Microsoft Teams device ecosystem, combining Norwegian design excellence with cutting-edge collaboration technology. What sets Neat apart isn't just their award-winning aesthetics or advanced features like Symmetry auto-framing and Boundary spatial awareness—it's their holistic approach to solving real workplace challenges.

The integration of environmental sensing through Neat Sense, comprehensive cloud management via Neat Pulse, and the flexibility of App Hub mode demonstrate Neat's understanding that effective collaboration extends beyond video calls.

You can find more information about each device in the portfolio on the Neat website.