IAdea WDB-001 (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: IAdea WDB-001 Desk Booking Device (Discontinued)
Brand: IAdea
SKU: iadea-wdb-001
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The IAdea WDB-001 is a desk booking device that shows whether a workspace is booked or free. It combines a push button, status lights and a built-in PIR occupancy sensor, and its T-bar design with a magnetic back cover helps installers hold it in position. The WDG-001 gateway links up to six devices over USB. The manufacturer has discontinued it, but SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent.

What the WDB-001 does at each desk

The IAdea WDB-001 is a desk booking device for hot-desking and desk-hoteling floors. Staff can claim a free workspace at the device itself, and bookings made through reception or a mobile booking application are reflected on the same device. The push button handles on-the-spot requests, while the status lights give a quick visual signal of whether a seat is in use.

Occupancy sensing that keeps bookings accurate

A built-in PIR occupancy sensor watches the desk, so the system can tell when a seat is occupied by someone who has not verified their booking. If a reserved seat stays empty, the sensor-driven logic releases it automatically, so colleagues see an accurate picture of which desks are free. For facilities managers, that data supports decisions on space utilisation and budgets.

The base WDB-001 is listed with a push button, lights and a PIR sensor only. The NFC and HID reader options belong to the WDB-001-A and WDB-001-H variants, so specify the right variant if staff check in by scanning a workplace ID.

Pairing with the WDG-001 gateway

The WDB-001 works within a system controlled by the IAdea Desk Booking Gateway (WDG-001). The gateway is powered over PoE+ at 25.5 W and connects up to six desk booking devices through a simple USB connection, which gives installers flexibility in where desks sit. Its specifications include Android 7.1, a Quad A9 CPU, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage. The gateway is programmed through the IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API, which matters if you already run third-party desk booking software.

Where it fits in Qatar

Ministry floors in West Bay or Msheireb: teams moving to shared desks can book seats in advance or claim one on arrival, while reception can still book on their behalf.
Research offices in Education City: staff who work on rotating days can reserve a desk ahead, and the sensor frees seats that stay unclaimed.
Industrial and energy offices in Mesaieed or the Industrial Area: visiting contractors and project staff can find an open desk on the spot instead of searching the floor.

What to plan before ordering

The WDB-001 is discontinued, so confirm the exact variant and quantity with SmartRooms Qatar before you order. Count the desks on each floor and divide by six to estimate how many gateways you need, then plan the USB route from each gateway to its devices.

A free site survey lets our team check desk layout, mounting surfaces and the power route before installation. Multi-unit orders for ministries and companies can be placed by purchase order (LPO), and SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Our professional installers handle the fitting once the plan is agreed.

Because the manufacturer has discontinued the WDB-001, request a quote for this model if it must match existing equipment, or for a current equivalent or compatible replacement. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar today and we will respond with a quotation, usually within one working day.

Highlights

Push button, status lights and PIR occupancy sensor
Built-in sensor releases unused reservations automatically
T-bar design and magnetic back cover for installation
Gateway links up to six devices over USB
Gateway specs: PoE+ 25.5 W, Android 7.1, 8 GB storage
Discontinued by manufacturer; request a quote for a replacement

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

10 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Desk Booking Series7

PoE+: 25.5 W
Ports: Six USB host ports
Programming: IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API
Android: 7.1
CPU: Quad A9
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB

WDB-0013

Desk Booking Series · Push button: ●
Desk Booking Series · Lights: ●
Desk Booking Series · PIR sensor: ●

Downloads

0 files from the manufacturer

No downloadable files are listed for this model yet. Ask us and we will send the datasheet.

Questions about WDB-001

Has IAdea discontinued the WDB-001?

Yes. IAdea has discontinued the WDB-001 because the line is being replaced by a new, improved model, and the manufacturer's notice says this model is reaching end of life. SmartRooms Qatar can still quote for the WDB-001 if you need to match existing desks, or for a current equivalent or compatible replacement. Send your desk count and floor plan, and we will reply with a quotation, usually within one working day.

What is the WDB-001 used for?

The WDB-001 is a desk booking device for hot-desking and desk-hoteling. Staff can claim a free desk at the device with its push button, or reserve one through mobile, reception or a third-party booking application. Its status lights show whether a seat is in use, so colleagues know which desks are free before they walk the floor.

Does the WDB-001 include an NFC or HID reader?

The base WDB-001 is listed with a push button, lights and a PIR sensor only. The NFC and HID reader options are listed for the WDB-001-A and WDB-001-H variants. If your staff check in and out by scanning a workplace ID, specify one of those variants before you order, and ask SmartRooms Qatar to confirm the model code on the quotation.

What does the built-in PIR sensor do?

The built-in PIR occupancy sensor detects when someone is at the desk. If a reserved seat stays unverified and the booked person does not arrive, the system releases the space for other users. In a busy office in Doha, this stops empty reservations from blocking desks that colleagues need on the same morning.

How many WDB-001 devices can one gateway control?

One WDG-001 gateway controls up to six Desk Booking Devices through a simple USB connection, and it is powered by PoE+ at 25.5 W. On a floor with more than six desks, plan a second gateway for the remaining devices. A site survey can confirm where each gateway should sit relative to its devices and the nearest network point.

Which software does the gateway use?

The WDG-001 gateway runs Android 7.1 on a Quad A9 CPU with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage. It is programmed through the IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API, and the system supports reservations made through third-party desk booking software. Give your IT team the API name when you request a quote so they can check it against your existing booking platform.

Can a consultancy in Al Sadd use reception to book desks?

Yes. Bookings can be made via reception as well as at the device or by mobile. In a consultancy office in Al Sadd where receptionists arrange desks for visiting consultants, the reception route lets staff book without walking the floor, while the device and sensor keep occupancy status updated at each desk.

Would the WDB-001 suit a ministry in West Bay?

A ministry in West Bay moving to shared desks can use the WDB-001 to give teams booking control and reduce front-desk handling. Staff reserve seats in advance or claim one when they arrive, and the sensor releases seats that nobody verifies. Because the model is discontinued, we will check with you whether a current equivalent suits your floor before you commit.

Would the WDB-001 suit a research office in Education City?

Research teams in Education City who work on rotating days benefit from advance reservations and a clear view of which desks are free. The WDB-001 lets people reserve or claim a desk at the seat itself, and the PIR sensor frees seats that stay unclaimed. Confirm the model variant and number of desks with SmartRooms Qatar before ordering.

How should contractors at an industrial site use it?

Contractors and project staff visiting an industrial or energy office in Mesaieed or the Industrial Area often need a desk for several days. The WDB-001 lets them find an open seat on the spot or reserve one in advance through the booking system. Plan desk locations with a site survey before running the USB route from each gateway.

How is the WDB-001 mounted?

The device has a T-bar design and a built-in magnet on its back cover. These let installers pivot it, make horizontal and vertical adjustments, and hold it in position during installation. Our data does not list fixing hardware or mounting surfaces, so we recommend a free site survey before installation to confirm the right method for your desks.

Can SmartRooms Qatar supply several units on a purchase order?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders including Monaqasat, and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Send the number of desks per floor and the quantities of gateways and devices, and we will quote the full set and deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar.