Room Control Mode Options (Inside)

Written By Sam Walton (Super Administrator)

Updated at October 9th, 2023

Applies to Android version 1.11.x or later

The Unity application runs in 2 modes:

  • Room Booking Mode which is built to operate outside meeting rooms
  • Room Control Mode which is built to operate inside meeting rooms

Room Control Mode provides an intuitive integrated control location for all aspects of the space. Tabs that are available inside the meeting room tablets depend on the organisation settings and corresponding integrations.

If Unity is set up to represent a Microsoft 365 resource, the option to extend a meeting will not be displayed, event if the space is available.

 

Home Tab

The home tab is the default page that Unity Room Control Mode will start at. This is also the page that the app will default back to after a period of inactivity when on the other tabs. It shows now and next meeting information. When there's no current meeting, you can scan the QR code with the IBSS Roamer app for a touch-free booking experience.

You can also check what booking policy is applied to this space. For this, click the blue information icon next to the room name. In the pop-up, you'll see the limitations and conditions that apply for booking this space.

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When there is an active booking, the countdown timer will show. The colour of the countdown ring will change depending on the organisation settings. When a booking reaches a certain (configurable) time before the end, the countdown ring will change colour to amber, and then to red to provide a subtle visual indication of the booking status to the occupants inside the meeting room.

Schedule Tab

The schedule tab provides a 7-day view of the availability of the space. Tapping the Book button will bring up a QR code that you can scan with the IBSS Roamer app for a touch-free booking experience.

The timeline also shows slots that are not available for booking. There are visually distinctive statuses:

  • Excluded dates are red
  • Disabled times are grey
  • Available times are green

Temperature Tab

Depending on the organisation settings and the availability of this integration, the Unity app can also provide control of the temperature in the space.

Lighting Tab

Depending on the organisation settings and the availability of this integration, the Unity app can also provide control of the lighting scenes in the space.

Blinds Tab

Depending on the organisation settings and the availability of this integration, the Unity app can provide control of the blinds in the space.

AV/IT Tab

Depending on the organisation settings and the availability of this integration, the Unity app can also provide control of the AV/IT in the space.

Catering Tab

Depending on the organisation settings, the Unity app can also provide management options for in-room catering requests. You will see the available catering menu and be able to order these items. Tap the Clear room button to generate a service request to clear the catering. 

Room Info Tab

Depending on the organisation settings, the Unity app can also provide space information specific to the space. This is typically used to share information about the AV/IT capabilities of the space, general fire safety, or any other relevant information about the meeting room.