The HETMA Approved program has expanded its portfolio of evaluated classroom technologies with the addition of three products from AVer. The newly approved devices include the AVer TR335, AVer MT300, and AVer PTZ310UV2.
These products represent AVer’s first solutions to complete the HETMA Approved evaluation process, marking the company’s entry into the program and expanding the selection of camera and production tools available to higher education institutions.
The HETMA Approved program evaluates AV products through hands-on testing performed by higher education technology professionals. Rather than relying solely on manufacturer specifications, the program deploys products in real-world campus environments, such as classrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls, and production spaces, to assess how they perform in practical higher education settings.
During the evaluation process, reviewers tested the TR335 AI tracking camera across several deployment scenarios, including USB connectivity for conferencing platforms, HDMI integration into video systems, and network-based video distribution using NDI and RTSP protocols. Evaluators reported that the camera delivered consistent tracking performance even in environments where obstacles and room layouts could interfere with detection. The camera’s wide field of view and multiple output options, including NDI, SDI, HDMI, RTSP, and USB, make it adaptable for a range of lecture capture and hybrid teaching applications.
The MT300 multi-camera switching system was evaluated in a boardroom proof-of-concept environment designed to test integration with a control system. During testing, the device was paired with multiple AVer cameras connected to a conferencing PC and controlled through a third-party control platform. Reviewers noted that switching between camera feeds was smooth and responsive, with minimal delay when using RTSP streams. The device provides a way to manage multiple camera angles while presenting a single camera feed to conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, a common requirement in higher education collaboration spaces.
Evaluators also tested the PTZ310UV2 professional PTZ camera in a support lab environment using USB connectivity along with additional video outputs. Reviewers highlighted the camera’s image quality and zoom capabilities, noting that the optical zoom range allows the camera to be mounted toward the back of classrooms or lecture halls while still maintaining clear framing of instructors. The camera supports multiple connectivity options, including SDI, HDMI, USB, NDI, and RTSP, enabling integration with both traditional AV systems and modern IP-based video workflows.
Across all three products, evaluators noted that the devices offer a range of connectivity options to accommodate different types of campus AV infrastructure. With support for both USB-based conferencing systems and IP video protocols, the devices can be integrated into environments ranging from small meeting rooms to large lecture halls and live event production systems.
As higher education institutions continue to expand hybrid learning, lecture capture, and live streaming capabilities, flexible cameras and switching solutions are becoming increasingly important for campus technology teams. Devices that support multiple video transport options and integrate with existing control systems allow institutions to adapt to evolving teaching and collaboration needs.
The approval of the TR335, MT300, and PTZ310UV2 marks AVer’s first participation in the HETMA Approved program and reflects continued engagement between manufacturers and the higher education technology community. By testing products in real campus environments, the program provides manufacturers with practical feedback while giving institutions additional insight into technologies designed for teaching and collaboration spaces.
