Key Takeaways
- The Nureva App simplifies the setup and configuration of HDL310 and HDL410 audio systems, reducing installation time and complexity.
- Key features include a setup wizard, advanced audio settings, coverage mapping, voice detection, and camera integration capabilities.
- The app is free for HDL310 and HDL410 customers and is accessible across various platforms, including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones.
- Future enhancements include support for iOS and Android devices in Q1 2025, further improving accessibility and versatility.
Topic Summary
Nureva Inc. has officially launched the Nureva App, a comprehensive web-based companion application for their HDL310 and HDL410 audio systems. This tool offers a streamlined workflow for installing and managing Nureva’s advanced audio conferencing solutions in larger meeting spaces and classrooms.
The Nureva App introduces several key features that enhance the user experience and system performance., including a setup wizard for efficient deployment, advanced audio configuration options, and the ability to enable Voice Amplification Mode for improved audio clarity. The app also provides a coverage map feature, allowing users to visualize microphone pickup zones and create camera zones for integration with third-party cameras.
One of the most significant advantages of the Nureva App is its ability to reduce installation time and complexity compared to traditional pro AV systems. The app automates much of the setup and configuration process, eliminating the need for multiple software tools and extensive technical expertise. This efficiency is further enhanced by the app’s cross-platform compatibility, allowing users to manage their audio settings from various devices connected to the local area network.
The Nureva App is provided at no additional cost to HDL310 and HDL410 customers, demonstrating Nureva’s commitment to customer value. To access the app, users simply need to update their HDL pro series systems by connecting them to the internet. This seamless integration with existing hardware ensures that users can quickly leverage the app’s capabilities without additional investment or complicated installation procedures.
Looking ahead, Nureva plans to expand the app’s functionality further. The company has announced upcoming support for iOS and Android devices in Q1 2025, which will make the app more accessible to more users.
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Our Thoughts and Commentary
The “Nureva App” is a web UI for the HDL 310 and HDL410 audio systems.
In the past, all Nureva HDL systems were configured over USB using a Windows app called Nureva Console. From first-hand experience, we can tell you that this approach worked just fine. However, the hard-wired Nureva Console approach has two disadvantages.
- First, installers must download and install the Nureva Console app on their laptops. This may not be tragic, but it takes time and effort. Also, some enterprises do not allow users to install unvetted apps on their laptops.
- Second, the HDL audio system has only one USB connection, so the audio system must be disconnected from the meeting room PC to be configured. As a result, installers can’t hear the impact of their changes in real-time. Imagine having to set the volume on your TV without hearing the sound. You get the idea.
The Nureva App addresses these issues.
To use the Nureva App, the integrator (or user) installs the HDL310 or HDL410 normally, opens a standard Internet browser, browses to the IP address of the HDL device, and enters the password found on the back of the device. At that point, the installer will arrive in the Nureva App and can configure the device as needed.
Using the Nureva App, installers can configure the HDL’s audio settings, enable and disable advanced features, and more. Customers can also decide whether to manage their HDL devices locally over their LAN/WAN or using the Nureva Cloud service.
The ability to manage the HDL310 and 410 devices from a browser is a nice feature, but the real benefit is that we can now configure these devices without disconnecting them from the meeting room PC. This may sound like a trivial change, but it means users can tweak the audio settings and hear the changes in real time. This small workflow adjustment will save time and improve the overall user experience.
Now, before you say anything, we agree that this is not a new concept. Devices have had web UIs for decades. But Nureva HDL devices did not. This is a bit of a catch-up, but a good one at that.
Finally, we should mention that the Nureva App does not replace the Nureva Console app. The Nureva Console app is still used to configure legacy HDL devices and for remote management of installed HDL devices. However, the Nureva App is the preferred approach for initially configuring HDL310 and HDL410 devices.