A new platform called Iris can turn any PTZ camera into a cloud-connected device, enabling remote control, AI automation, and collaboration from anywhere.
Iris was acquired by Audinate in 2025, and the platform removes the need for constant manual adjustments, and helps with the issue of limits of on-site equipment and staffing.
The platform's AI-powered automation handles traditionally manual tasks, like real-time subject tracking and framing, allowing operators to focus on creative decisions rather than technical adjustments. Its interface ensures that non-technical users can achieve professional results, democratising access to advanced capabilities that deliver the production quality of larger-budget operations.
A single operator can manage multiple cameras across multiple locations, while remote teams collaborate in real time as if they were in the same room. This scalability opens doors to productions that were previously impractical or impossible, from small community theater livestreams to global corporate events spanning multiple time zones.
Through the Iris desktop application, production teams can discover, link to, and control over 300 models of cameras on their local network. For those using Iris-enabled cameras, the platform is built directly into the device’s firmware, connecting instantly to the cloud without any additional hardware or complex setup.