Visionary Launches the XB5

Visionary has introduced the XB5, a USB-C conferencing bridge that enables seamless BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) integration into AV-over-IP environments. The XB5, which will debut at InfoComm 2025, offers true single-cable operation, delivering video, audio, Ethernet and charging through one USB-C connection while integrating natively into Visionary’s 1GbE AV-over-IP ecosystem.

Designed for use in conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms and other professional audiovisual settings, the XB5 allows users to connect their personal laptops directly to the room’s audiovisual system using a single USB-C cable. The XB5 provides bi-directional 4K60 4:4:4 video and high-quality audio, wired Ethernet access and up to 100W of charging power, without requiring any software installation or driver configuration. The XB5 supports industry-standard UVC and UAC protocols for plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, macOS and ChromeOS devices.

“The XB5 solves a common problem in modern meeting spaces – connecting personal devices to professional AV systems without complexity,” said Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary. “The XB5 offers everything users and integrators have been asking for through a single-cable, providing simplicity, network scalability and high-quality AV performance. We’re excited to debut the XB5 at InfoComm 2025 and demonstrate how it streamlines both collaboration and system integration.”

For AV integrators, the XB5 streamlines system design and deployment. It eliminates the need for separate USB extenders, video switchers and audio interfaces by combining those functions into one compact device. The XB5 is fully compatible with Visionary’s 5-Series endpoints, allowing it to operate within a flexible, scalable AV-over-IP network using standard 1GbE switches. The XB5 support for AES67 and Dante audio, including embedding and de-embedding of AEC-processed audio, makes it easy to integrate with DSPs and networked audio systems. Additionally, the XB5 features PoE+ power and a fanless design, which simplifies installation and reduces points of failure.

For end users, the XB5 removes barriers to collaboration. Users can walk into a room, plug in a USB-C cable and instantly start a meeting using their preferred soft codec, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex or others. The laptop immediately gains access to the room’s cameras, microphones, speakers and displays, delivering a consistent conferencing experience without needing to change settings or troubleshoot device recognition. The XB5’s virtual matrix routing allows far-end participants and local content to be shared across the network with minimal latency, improving meeting efficiency and communication quality.

The XB5’s hardware is purpose-built for real-world usage. Its compact enclosure runs silently, making it suitable for acoustically sensitive spaces. An external power adapter is included to enable full 100W USB-C charging when needed. By replacing multiple traditional components with a single networked device, the XB5 lowers total system cost, reduces complexity and provides a more reliable user experience.

Experience the XB5 at InfoComm 2025 in Visionary’s booth, #3215, from June 11–13, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.