Lightware Advanced Room Automation
Simplify Room Automation with LARA
Configure and automate meeting spaces – no programming skills required. Coding is optional
LARA is Lightware’s built-in room automation platform that simplifies AV system control in meeting spaces of many sizes. With its intuitive Wizard interface, or modular architecture, and advanced customization options, LARA empowers everyone — from first-time users to pro integrators — to design, deploy and manage professional AV systems quickly and efficiently.
Choose your way to configure automation
Try the LARA Wizard
The quickest way to get started. Ideal for AV users, IT admins, and integrators who want reliable room control without writing a single line of code. The wizard walks you through key decisions predefined device selections and outputs a working configuration in minutes wich could be finetuned later.
Build by Modules
Use the built-in module system to mix and match room automation logic, device drivers, and user interfaces. Perfect for those who want a deeper level of customization without scripting. All visual, all intuitive.
JavaScript Coding
For advanced integrators and developers, LARA supports full JavaScript-based configuration. Write your own logic, create reusable modules, and fine-tune behaviors down to the smallest detail.
Huddle Meeting Rooms
Create invisible automation based on occupancy or signal presence
Medium Meeting Rooms
Add cost-effective user control with physical buttons or the touch control interface feature
Large Meeting Rooms
Communicate towards external management systems
Key Benefits
For the Users:
- Touch Panel Friendly by Design Users overwhelmingly prefer touchscreen control. LARA puts intuitive touch-based automation at the center.
- No Setup Struggles Most of the users have to prep rooms before meetings. LARA simplifies AV and environmental control so you can focus on presenting, not plugging.
- Hybrid Meeting Ready LARA ensures seamless compatibility with popular conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams and Webex, while managing cameras, microphones, roombars and shared displays without hassle.
- Full BYOD experience Walk in, plug in, and present — LARA instantly adapts the room to your laptop or mobile device with automatic signal handling and intuitive control.
For the Integrators and IT managers:
- Free Software and Trainins Get started with LARA at no cost. Access free online tutorials and Lightware Academy courses.
- No Programming Required Create complete room control configurations using the intuitive Wizard interface – no coding needed.
- Power for Advanced Users Need full control? Customize configurations or build advanced modules using JavaScript.
- Seamless Integration Direct compatibility and with industry-leading companies specialized in video conferencing, audio, network management and control systems.
- Built-in, Not Bolted On LARA is pre-integrated into Lightware’s core products – no extra hardware or software to manage.
Meet LARA Wizard
LARA Wizard helps integrators and AV professionals build powerful room automation setups by answering a few guided questions.
Steps:
- Select your room type and setup needs
- LARA Wizard generates the config file
- Upload it to a compatible Lightware device (e.g., UCX or MMX2)
- (Optional) Customize it in the LARA Editor
Why Choose Lightware
High-Fidelity Signal Management
We offer uncompromising solutions in video, audio and control signal management
Pioneering Approach
We set industry trends and build first-of-their-kind devices
World-class Support
Our dedicated support teams are always ready to go the extra mile
Unparalleled Versatility
Our devices and solutions are designed to fit any application or project
Experience You Can Trust
We design and deliver AV solution for 25 years
Global Presence
Our devices serve AV applications in more than 16 countries across 4 continents
Supported Devices and Integrations

Taurus UCX Series

MMX2 Series
For displays

For audio

Room systems

Watch Our Training Video
In order to help you getting more familiar with LARA, we have collected a selection of supporting materials, including guides, configuration examples and also some practice tasks.To access these, simply go to the Download Page:
- User Guides
- Training Materials
- Examples