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

Start Wizard

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

A universal matrix switcher that simplifies content sharing, host switching, and meeting room control for seamless collaboration.

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MMX2 Series

A compact matrix switcher, designed to enhance collaboration spaces with seamless connectivity, advanced control features, and secure integration.

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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

Go to the Download Page