BenQ VC01A 4K UHD Video Bar for Video Conferencing

Name: BenQ VC01A 4K UHD Video Bar for Video Conferencing
Brand: BenQ
SKU: benq-vc01a
Availability: InStock

Overview

The BenQ VC01A is an all-in-one 4K UHD video bar with a 120° camera, AI auto framing and a 6-microphone array that picks up voices up to 8 meters away. It runs built-in Android, works with any TV, monitor or projector, and includes an HDMI cable and remote. Suited to huddle rooms and mid-sized meeting rooms across Doha, Lusail and Al Sadd where teams join calls with colleagues abroad.

What the VC01A does in a meeting room

The BenQ VC01A brings a camera, microphone array, speaker and built-in Android computing into one bar that sits beside the display. Instead of assembling a separate PC, codec and ceiling microphones, a room can start a call from the bar itself, using the remote controller or the on-screen shortcuts. Because it works with any monitor, TV or projector, existing screens can stay in use.

Camera, microphones and speaker in numbers

The camera is a 12 MP ePTZ unit with a 120° diagonal field of view and 5x digital zoom. AI-powered auto framing zooms in or out to keep everyone in shot, from two people in a huddle to a full table. It supports up to 3840×2160 (4K UHD), and three customizable presets can store framing for different seating layouts. The camera angle can also be adjusted manually by ±15°.

Six microphones use beamforming, noise reduction, echo cancellation and automatic gain control to pick up voices within 8 m. An 8 W speaker with automatic level control handles room audio, so remote colleagues hear the room clearly.

Video: 4K UHD, 120° field of view, 5x digital zoom
Audio: 6-mic array, 8 m pickup, 8 W speaker
Presets: 3 customizable framing presets

Wireless sharing and connections

InstaShare 2 is built in for wireless screen sharing from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Chrome devices, with AirPlay and Miracast support. For a laptop that cannot share wirelessly, the InstaShare Button is a plug-and-play USB device compatible with the VC01A. It shares the laptop screen without cables or extra software, and uses the bar's camera, microphone and speaker during calls.

The package includes a 1.5 m HDMI cable, a USB Type C to Type A cable and a remote controller. The bar also offers a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port and Bluetooth 5.0.

Management and security for IT teams

AMS handles account management, and DMS handles device management. Identity and Access Management can sync the company's AD server for user management. From a single dashboard, administrators can monitor device status, manage displays and apps, and push OTA updates remotely. X-Sign Broadcast schedules messages for attendees, and McAfee Mobile Security supports data and device protection.

Where it fits in Qatar and what to plan for

In a private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a staff meeting room, the bar lets teachers join calls with head office or parents from the existing screen, with no separate conference system. In a West Bay office where Doha teams meet colleagues in Europe or Asia, auto framing keeps the presenter in shot as people move. At a Lusail developer's sales suite, the VC01A can connect clients with a project team abroad during a viewing.

Plan the room before ordering. Check that the display has a free input for the HDMI cable, that the mounting position gives the camera a clear view of seats, and that the nearest participants are not closer than the 0.5 m fixed-focus reference. Make sure the room has a nearby power point, as the bar draws up to 36 W and under 0.5 W on standby.

Heat is the other planning point. The bar is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation and 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. Outdoor temperatures in Qatar can pass 45°C in summer, so keep the unit in an air-conditioned room, away from sunlit windows and unventilated cabinets. If the layout is unclear, SmartRooms Qatar can help confirm the location during a free site survey.

Send your room dimensions, screen size and seating plan to SmartRooms Qatar and request a quotation for the BenQ VC01A. We usually respond within one working day, and we supply, deliver and install across all 8 municipalities of Qatar.

Highlights

4K UHD camera with 120° field of view and 5x digital zoom
AI-powered auto framing with three customizable presets
Six-microphone array with 8 m pickup and noise reduction
8 W speaker with automatic level control
Built-in InstaShare 2 wireless sharing for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Works with any display, TV or projector; 36 W maximum power

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

34 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Package/Accessory6

Pixel: 12 MP
Field of view (FOV): DFOV: 120°
Digital zoom: 5x
Manual adjustable angle: ±15°
Pre-sets: 3
Auto framing: Yes

System1

Memory | Storage: 4GB I 16GB

Connectivity1

Ethernet LAN: 10 / 100 Mbps (Android)

Built-in peripherals1

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Power1

Maximum Power Consumption: 36 W

Physical1

Dimensions (W x H x D): 462.0 × 76.0 × 93.0 mm (18.2 × 3 × 3.7 inch)

Environment4

Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
Storage Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Non-Condensing
Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Non-Condensing

Software3

Wireless screen sharing: InstaShare 2
Account management: AMS
Device management: DMS

Accessories2

Cables: 1 × HDMI (1.5m); USB Type C to Type A*1
Remote Controller: 1

Camera8

Pixel: 12 MP
Resolution: H.264/MJPG: 3840×2160 / 2560×1440 / 1920×1080 / 1280×720 / 1024x576 / 960×540 / 800×600 / 640×480 / 640×360 / 480×270 / 352×288 / 320×240 / 320×180 / 176×144 / 160×120 / 160×90 YUV2: 640×480 / 640×360 / 480×270 / 352×288 / 320×240 / 320×180 / 176×144 / 160×120 / 160×90
Field of view: DFOV: 120°
Focus: Fixed / 0.5m
Auto framing: Yes
Digital Zoom: x5
Manual Adjustable Angle: ±15°
Pre-sets: 3

Microphone4

Number: 6 - array
Pickup Distance: 8m
Voice Localization: Yes
Voice Optimization: Beamforming / Noise reduction / Echo cancellation / Auto gain control

Speaker2

Output Power: 8W ×1
Automatic Level Control (ALC): Yes

Downloads

3 files from the manufacturer

PDF Manuals & guides VC01A_UM_AR_240115100248.pdf 5.4 MB PDF Manuals & guides VC01A_UM_EN_241216090855.pdf 5.5 MB ZIP Drawings & CAD · Opens on manufacturer site VC01A_CAD_01_Others.zip

Questions about VC01A

What is the BenQ VC01A and who is it for?

The BenQ VC01A is an all-in-one 4K UHD video bar with a camera, six-microphone array, 8 W speaker and built-in Android. It suits huddle rooms and mid-sized meeting rooms where a team wants to join video calls from an existing screen without a separate PC or conference system. In Qatar, that includes office meeting rooms in West Bay and Lusail, and training rooms in Education City.

How far can the microphones pick up voices?

The six-microphone array has an 8 m pickup distance and uses beamforming, noise reduction, echo cancellation and automatic gain control. For a boardroom table, seat participants within that range and in front of the camera's 120° field of view. Confirm the seating plan during a free site survey so that people at the far end of the table are still heard clearly.

Will the VC01A work with the TV or projector we already have?

BenQ describes the VC01A as working with any display, TV or projector. The package includes a 1.5 m HDMI cable to link the bar with the screen. Before ordering, check the screen's available inputs, the mounting position and cable routing, since a bar placed far from the display may need a longer cable run.

Which video conferencing apps can I use on it?

BenQ states that the VC01A works with leading video conferencing platforms and names TeamViewer Meeting among the supported apps. Because the bar runs built-in Android, confirm that the specific app your organisation uses works on the device before ordering, especially if it is not one of the apps named in the product data.

Why does the 4K UHD camera matter in a meeting?

The camera outputs 4K UHD at 3840×2160 and can switch to lower settings down to 160×90, which helps when a call runs over a weaker connection. In a meeting, the extra detail helps remote colleagues read slides or follow a presenter standing at the back of a room, especially when the call is joined from abroad.

Can we share a laptop screen without cables?

Yes. InstaShare 2 is built in and supports wireless sharing from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Chrome devices, with AirPlay and Miracast support. For laptops that cannot share wirelessly, the InstaShare Button is a plug-and-play USB device compatible with the VC01A, and it uses the bar's camera, microphone and speaker during calls.

Can it be installed in a sun-facing room or lobby in summer?

The operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C, with 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. Outdoor temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C in summer, so install the bar in an air-conditioned meeting room, away from direct sunlight through windows and out of unventilated cabinets. Confirm the final location with the SmartRooms Qatar team before fixing the bar to the wall.

Can a government office buy the VC01A through a tender or LPO?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar supplies government ministries and authorities, accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders including Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Send your room list and quantities with the request so the quotation covers each VC01A unit and its included cables and remote.

What management tools does the IT team get?

AMS handles account management and DMS handles device management. Through IAM, the company's AD server can be synced for user management. IT teams can monitor device status from one dashboard, manage displays and apps, and push OTA updates remotely, while X-Sign Broadcast schedules messages for meeting attendees. The bar also has a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port for wired networks.

What are the size, power draw and box contents?

The VC01A measures 462.0 × 76.0 × 93.0 mm (18.2 × 3 × 3.7 inch). Maximum power consumption is 36 W, and standby consumption is below 0.5 W. The box includes a 1.5 m HDMI cable, a USB Type C to Type A cable and a remote controller. Allow wall or credenza space for the bar and a power point close to the display.

How do presets help a school meeting room with changing seating?

The VC01A has three customizable presets, and its camera angle can be adjusted manually by ±15°. A private school in Al Wakrah setting up a staff meeting room could save one preset for a round table, another for rows of chairs and a third for a small huddle. Auto framing still follows people within the 120° field of view.

Can presenters control the bar from anywhere in the room?

Yes. Presenters can lead discussions or give presentations from anywhere in the room using the Saffi voice assistant and the included remote. You can also create your own shortcuts on the interface for preferred apps and files, which speeds up starting each meeting in a room that several teams share.