---
title: Meeting Room TV (Auto Attendant)
summary: Turn any conference room TV into a smart meeting join screen — one-tap Teams, Meet, and Zoom, auto-join, and a local touchscreen remote.
lastReviewed: 2026-06-09
products:
  - meeting-room-tv
status: published
---

# Meeting Room TV (Auto Attendant)

Meeting Room TV turns the in-room television into a **calendar-driven video join screen** for conference rooms. It complements the [room display](../room-displays/index.md) outside the door: employees walk in, see what is on the calendar, and join Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom without dialing codes on a laptop.

The product ships as a **Chrome Web Store extension** (Auto Attendant) installed on a PC or Chromebox connected to the room TV. **Microsoft Edge** can run the same extension via Edge's **Install extensions from other stores** setting (Chrome Web Store source). Create a **separate Meeting Room TV display** in the [admin portal](https://admin.meetingroom365.com) — it gets its own **display key**, even when it reads the same room calendar as your door display. Pricing is **$9/month or $99/year per room** — same unit as room displays. See [Pricing and billing](../pricing-and-billing.md).

## Overview

Meeting Room TV is an **in-room** experience, not a lobby overview board. For multi-room availability in reception areas, use [status boards](../status-boards/index.md).

Typical setup pairs one licensed **room display** (door) with one licensed **Meeting Room TV** (inside the room). Each is a **separate display in Admin** with its own display key and room licence — commonly **$9 + $9 per month** for the pair. Both usually point at the same room calendar resource.

| Area | What you get |
|------|----------------|
| Idle screen | Room name, clock, custom message, current meeting, and upcoming meetings on the TV |
| One-tap join | Join the calendar meeting from the idle screen or a local touchscreen remote |
| Auto-join / auto-close | Optional per-platform automation at meeting start and end |
| Local remote | Mic, camera, end call, and volume on a second display or the same touchscreen |
| Calendar sync | Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace (Exchange available — uncommon; see below) |
| Start a meeting now | Idle-screen buttons for ad-hoc Teams, Meet, or Zoom calls |
| Admin management | Remote configuration and sign-in alerts from the [admin portal](https://admin.meetingroom365.com) |

Branding and behavior (background, room message, auto-join toggles, remote layout) are configured in **extension Settings** on the room computer. IT can also **manage each TV display remotely** from the admin portal — push configuration (including **Advanced** JSON that syncs when the device is online), set notification contacts, and receive **alerts when Teams, Meet, or Zoom sign-in is lost** on the room PC. Extension **updates** are delivered through the **Chrome Web Store** (Chrome auto-updates; Edge uses the same package when installed from other stores). Meeting Room TV does **not** use the door-display **theme editor** or walk-up booking tabs.

## Why a Chrome extension?

Meeting Room TV is a **Chromium browser extension** (Auto Attendant) — not a separate video app and **not** a replacement for Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom.

Think of it as three add-ons on top of the conferencing software you already use:

| Layer | What Meeting Room 365 adds |
| ----- | -------------------------- |
| **TV idle screen** | Calendar-driven cover page on the room display — what's on now, what's next |
| **Join automation** | One-tap or scheduled auto-join into the **official** Teams and Meet web clients (and Zoom in browser) |
| **Table remote** | Local touchscreen for mic, camera, end, and volume without walking to the PC |

When someone joins, the extension opens the same **vendor-supported browser experiences** your organization already standardizes on (`teams.microsoft.com`, `meet.google.com`, Zoom in Chromium). Meeting Room 365 automates pre-join steps and exposes simple in-room controls — it does **not** ship a custom video stack or third-party client that might lag behind vendor features.

That design keeps **full platform fidelity** (layouts, security updates, certifications) while helping rooms **start on time** without fiddling with URLs, meeting codes, or pre-join dialogs. Employees still end up in real Teams and Meet calls; the extension just gets them there reliably from a locked-down room PC.

## Supported video platforms

### Full in-room automation

These platforms have dedicated join flows, optional auto-join and auto-close, and remote mic/camera/end controls:

| Platform | Auto-join / auto-close | Remote controls |
|----------|------------------------|-----------------|
| **Microsoft Teams** | Optional, per-platform setting | Mic, camera, end, volume |
| **Google Meet** | Optional, per-platform setting | Mic, camera, end, volume |
| **Zoom** | Optional, per-platform setting | Mic, camera, end, volume |

Zoom requires the room PC to be **signed in to Zoom** with **join from browser** enabled — the extension cannot join if the account is signed out or browser join is blocked.

### Other meeting links (manual join)

When a calendar event includes a join URL for **Webex**, **BlueJeans**, **Jitsi**, or similar providers, the idle screen can show a **Join** button that opens that link in the browser. That is **manual join only** — no deep integration. There is no auto-join, auto-close, in-call remote, or start-a-meeting-now automation for these platforms.

## Calendar connections

Meeting Room TV displays are **created separately** in Admin and receive a **new display key**. They connect to the same calendar backends as room displays (usually the same room resource mailbox as the door display), except **Dibs** (no external calendar) is not offered in the TV setup flow:

| Backend | Supported |
|---------|-----------|
| Microsoft 365 | Yes |
| Google Workspace | Yes |
| Microsoft Exchange (EWS) | Available in setup — **uncommon**; join quality varies by how meetings are scheduled |

Most customers connect **Microsoft 365** or **Google Workspace** room calendars. Exchange can work when join URLs appear in calendar events (the extension checks several event fields), but it is a niche scenario — **Zoom on Exchange** is the most likely edge case, not a typical enterprise path.

For connection prerequisites (resource mailboxes, application permissions, EWS allowlisting), see [Calendar connections](../room-displays/calendar-connections.md). Microsoft 365 tenants may need a one-time PowerShell step so meeting subjects and join URLs appear correctly — the admin onboarding flow surfaces this when applicable.

## Auto-join, auto-close, and idle behavior

### Idle screen

The extension replaces the browser **New Tab** page with the Meeting Room TV **cover** screen:

- Shows **current** and **upcoming** meetings from the room calendar
- Refreshes calendar data every few minutes; the on-screen clock and cards update continuously
- Custom **background**, **room message**, and **English or Spanish** UI text (extension Settings)
- Optional **PIN lock** after inactivity

### Auto-join

When enabled per platform in extension Settings → Platforms, the extension **joins the meeting automatically at the scheduled start time**. Each platform (Teams, Meet, Zoom) has its own toggle. Auto-join is **off by default** until you turn it on.

### Auto-close

When enabled, the extension **ends the call when the calendar event ends** and returns to the idle cover screen. Teams and Meet content scripts also return to the cover when someone hangs up manually.

### Notifications (optional)

Browser notifications and sounds can fire **five minutes before** a meeting starts or ends, and **30 seconds before** auto-close — useful when auto-join is on and the room should be empty before the next booking.

### Start a meeting now

When enabled per platform in extension Settings, the idle screen shows **Start a meeting now** buttons for **Microsoft Teams**, **Google Meet**, and **Zoom**. Tap to spin up an ad-hoc call in the official web client — useful when the room is free and no calendar event exists.

### Other optional behaviors

Configured in extension Settings on the device:

- **Join Teams or Meet by meeting code**
- **Auto-admit** waiting participants (Teams / Meet)
- **Hide Teams navigation bars**; override Teams or Meet layout modes
- **Wireless screenshare** via [mr365.tv](https://mr365.tv) — open a short URL on a laptop in the room to push your screen to the TV instantly (not a call replacement or cloud remote)

## Local touchscreen remote

The remote is a **second browser window on room hardware** — not a phone app or cloud dashboard.

| Capability | Details |
|------------|---------|
| **Second display** | `cover.html?remote=1` on a touchscreen — TV stays primary for idle + call |
| **Controls** | Join, microphone, camera, end call, volume up/down |
| **QR join** | Optional QR code on the cover for joining from a personal device |
| **Virtual mouse** | Optional on-screen pointer for fine control on touch hardware |
| **Wireless screenshare** | Optional [mr365.tv](https://mr365.tv) screenshare — laptop URL in the room pushes screen to the TV |

During setup, the Getting Started wizard offers **no remote** (automation only) or **local touchscreen remote**.

**Recommended layout:** TV on the primary display (fullscreen idle + call), touchscreen on the secondary display for remote controls.

### Touch controller options

| Approach | Best for | Connection |
| -------- | -------- | ---------- |
| **USB touch panel** (e.g. **Mimo Vue** 10") | Production rooms — wired, low maintenance | USB second display from room PC; enable **useRemote** in extension Settings |
| **Tablet + Spacedesk** | Reuse iPads or when USB cannot reach the table | **5 GHz Wi‑Fi**; Spacedesk server on PC; more IT upkeep |

PC placement drives which option is practical: a **Mimo** at the table needs a USB run within about **5 m (16 ft)** from the PC (or a powered hub home-run). **Spacedesk** avoids that cable but depends on room Wi‑Fi quality.

For cable lengths, PC placement (behind TV vs credenza vs AV closet), HDMI limits, and USB hub layouts, see the [hardware selection guide](https://www.meetingroom365.com/en/article/hardware-selection-guide-for-meeting-room-tv-1uebq1i/).

## Setup

### Admin portal

1. Sign in at [admin.meetingroom365.com](https://admin.meetingroom365.com).
2. Click **New Display** → **Meeting Room TV** (not your existing door display).
3. Choose **Microsoft 365**, **Google Workspace**, or **Exchange** and connect the **room resource calendar** for that conference room.
4. Save the new **display key** generated for this TV display — it is different from your door display key.

Meeting Room TV does **not** expose the door-display **theme** or **walk-up booking** tabs. Use **extension Settings** on the room PC for day-to-day options, or edit the **Advanced** tab in Admin to push JSON configuration to the device (same pattern as other display types). Contact [support](mailto:support@meetingroom365.com) if you need help with Advanced edits.

### Room computer

1. Connect a **PC or Chromebox** to the room TV with your chosen USB or Bluetooth camera and microphone.
2. Install the **[Meeting Room 365 Auto Attendant](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/meeting-room-365-auto-att/ejahbpkpghejnhofgodeppcifbhpljgl)** extension from the **Chrome Web Store** in **Google Chrome**. On **Microsoft Edge**, enable **Allow extensions from other stores**, then install the same listing from the Chrome Web Store.
3. Complete the **Getting Started** wizard: sign in to Teams, Meet, and/or Zoom on that device, then enter the **Meeting Room TV display key** from Admin (not the door display key).
   - **Teams and Meet:** one **service user** can sign in across **all room PCs** — you do not need a separate Teams or Meet login per room.
   - **Zoom:** each room device needs its own Zoom sign-in (often a dedicated room or service account per room).
   - Use a service account, not a personal account, on shared hardware.
4. Open extension **Settings** to set auto-join, remote display, background, notifications, and platform options.
5. Configure fullscreen / kiosk lockdown for production — see the [hardware selection guide](https://www.meetingroom365.com/en/article/hardware-selection-guide-for-meeting-room-tv-1uebq1i/) for Windows, ChromeOS, and enterprise policy options.

**Do not** open a Meeting Room TV display key in the Meeting Room 365 **tablet kiosk app** — TV keys require the Auto Attendant extension in Chrome (or Edge with other-stores install).

### Enterprise deployment

IT teams can **force-install** the Chrome Web Store extension via Chrome enterprise policy (or Edge policy when the extension is sourced from other stores) and pre-provision the display key (`calkey`) so room PCs skip manual wizard entry. ChromeOS kiosk and managed Windows deployments are common production paths. Extension updates roll out through the **Chrome Web Store**. See the [hardware selection guide](https://www.meetingroom365.com/en/article/hardware-selection-guide-for-meeting-room-tv-1uebq1i/) and [Meeting Room TV marketing page](https://www.meetingroom365.com/tv).

## Hardware and deployment

| Deployment | Supported |
|------------|-----------|
| **Google Chrome** (Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux) | Yes — [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/meeting-room-365-auto-att/ejahbpkpghejnhofgodeppcifbhpljgl) |
| **Microsoft Edge** (Chromium) | Same Chrome Web Store package via **Install extensions from other stores** |
| **ChromeOS kiosk** | Common for Chromebox deployments |
| **Windows or Mac PC** + HDMI to TV | Common |
| **Meeting Room 365 tablet app** (iOS / Android / Fire) | **Not supported** for TV display keys |

Use hardware you already own: mini-PC, Chromebox, TV or projector, and standard USB/Bluetooth AV peripherals. No proprietary room system is required.

**Project planning:** decide early whether the room PC sits **behind the TV**, **in the credenza**, or in an **AV closet** — that drives HDMI and USB cable lengths. Prefer **wired** Ethernet, HDMI, and USB (camera, speaker, **Mimo** touch panel). **Spacedesk** on a tablet is the wireless alternative for the table remote. See the [hardware selection guide](https://www.meetingroom365.com/en/article/hardware-selection-guide-for-meeting-room-tv-1uebq1i/) for distances, hubs, and example room layouts.

## Supported / not supported

| Supported | Not supported |
|-----------|---------------|
| In-room join for Teams, Meet, and Zoom with optional automation | Walk-up booking, instant reserve, or extend from the TV (those live on [room displays](../room-displays/booking-actions.md)) |
| Calendar: M365 and Google Workspace (primary) | Dibs rooms without an external calendar in the TV setup flow |
| Chrome Web Store extension on a room PC or Chromebox | Native tablet kiosk app for TV keys |
| Exchange room calendars (niche — join URL quality varies) | Teams / Meet automation on Exchange-only calendars (uncommon) |
| Official Teams / Meet / Zoom **in the browser** (extension automates join + remote) | A standalone Meeting Room 365 video client or third-party meeting app |
| Local touchscreen remote on a second display | Cloud or phone-based remote control |
| Custom idle screen (background, message, EN/ES) on the device | Door-display theme editor and custom CSS tabs |
| Remote configuration and sign-in alerts from Admin | |
| Start-a-meeting-now for Teams, Meet, and Zoom; join-by-code; [mr365.tv](https://mr365.tv) wireless screenshare | Deep automation for Webex, BlueJeans, Jitsi (manual join when URL detected only) |
| Advanced JSON configuration pushed from Admin to each TV display | |
| Pairs with door-mounted room displays (separate licence each) | Multi-room lobby [status boards](../status-boards/index.md) on the same TV product |
| 30-day trial, then per-room subscription; Chrome Web Store extension updates | DisplayJoy-branded products (separate product line) |

## Best fit for

- **Conference rooms with a TV and PC** where employees join Teams, Meet, or Zoom daily
- **Organizations that already use Meeting Room 365 room displays** and want a matching in-room join experience
- **IT teams avoiding proprietary video appliances** — standard PC, browser, and peripherals
- **Touch-friendly rooms** — fullscreen TV plus a local remote panel for mic/camera without a keyboard

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does Meeting Room TV cost?**  
**$9/month or $99/year per room**, same as a room display. A door display plus in-room TV in one conference room is typically two room licences. See [Pricing and billing](../pricing-and-billing.md).

**What hardware do I need?**  
A computer connected to the TV (PC or Chromebox), USB camera and speakerphone, and optionally a **Mimo** USB touch panel or **Spacedesk** tablet for the table remote. Plan PC placement and cable runs before install. See the [hardware selection guide](https://www.meetingroom365.com/en/article/hardware-selection-guide-for-meeting-room-tv-1uebq1i/).

**Which video platforms work?**  
**Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom** have full join, auto-join, auto-close, and remote controls. **Webex, BlueJeans, Jitsi**, and similar providers support **manual join only** — if a join URL is in the calendar event, the idle screen offers a button to open it; there is no deeper integration.

**Can I use the tablet app instead of the extension?**  
No. Meeting Room TV display keys require the **Auto Attendant Chrome Web Store extension** on the room computer (Edge: install from other stores).

**How is the TV display managed remotely?**  
From the [admin portal](https://admin.meetingroom365.com): open the Meeting Room TV display to edit settings, push **Advanced** JSON configuration to online devices, and set **error notification email** for alerts when **Teams, Meet, or Zoom sign-in is lost** on the room PC. Day-to-day toggles (auto-join, background, remote) can also be changed on the device or pushed via config sync.

**Where do extension updates come from?**  
The **Chrome Web Store**. Chrome auto-updates the extension; Edge receives the same updates when the extension is installed from other stores.

**Why is it a browser extension instead of its own video app?**  
So rooms use the **official Teams, Meet, and Zoom web clients** your vendor supports — with full feature fidelity — while Meeting Room 365 adds the **idle screen**, **join automation**, and **tabletop remote**. It is an automation and UX layer on top of your existing video stack, not a replacement for it. No third-party meeting client to certify, patch, or keep feature-parity with Microsoft and Google.

**Do I sign into Teams / Meet / Zoom on the room PC?**  
Yes — during the Getting Started wizard or before go-live. For **Microsoft Teams** and **Google Meet**, a **single service user** can stay signed in across **multiple rooms** (same account on every room PC). **Zoom** is per device — each room needs its own Zoom session. Never use personal credentials on shared room hardware.

**What is auto-join?**  
When enabled for a platform, the extension opens and joins the calendar meeting at the scheduled start time, then returns to the idle screen when the meeting ends (if auto-close is on) or when the call is ended.

**Is the remote control a phone app?**  
No. It is a **local second window** on room hardware — typically a touchscreen beside the TV.

**Can I customize branding in Admin?**  
Day-to-day options (background, room message, auto-join) are in **extension Settings** on the room PC. IT can also push updates via the display **Advanced** tab in Admin — JSON changes sync to the extension when the device is online. There is no door-display-style theme editor for TV.

**Does it work with my existing door display?**  
Yes — as a companion product for the same conference room. You still **create a new Meeting Room TV display** in Admin (with its own display key and licence). It typically connects to the same room calendar as the door display, but the TV and door are separate displays.

**Do I reuse my door display key on the TV?**  
No. Enter the **Meeting Room TV display key** in the Auto Attendant extension. Door display keys load the tablet kiosk app, not Meeting Room TV.

**Chrome or Edge?**  
The extension is published on the **Chrome Web Store** only. Use **Google Chrome**, or **Microsoft Edge** with **Allow extensions from other stores** enabled, then install from the same Chrome Web Store listing.

**I'm on Exchange — any caveats?**  
Exchange is available in the TV setup flow, but most organizations use **Microsoft 365** or **Google Workspace**. On Exchange, whether join buttons appear depends on how meeting URLs are stored in calendar events — **Zoom on Exchange** is the most common niche that works. Contact [support](mailto:support@meetingroom365.com) if you are evaluating an Exchange-only deployment.

**What is wireless screenshare?**  
Optional **[mr365.tv](https://mr365.tv)** screenshare: when enabled, the idle screen shows a room code. Someone standing in the room opens `mr365.tv/<code>` on a laptop and shares their screen to the TV — handy for quick presentations, not a replacement for Teams/Meet/Zoom or the tabletop remote.

## Related

- [Meeting room displays](../room-displays/index.md) — door signage, walk-up booking, and themes
- [Calendar connections](../room-displays/calendar-connections.md) — M365, Google, Exchange setup
- [Status boards](../status-boards/index.md) — lobby multi-room overview (different product)
- [Pricing and billing](../pricing-and-billing.md) — per-room licensing
- [Meeting Room TV on the web](https://www.meetingroom365.com/tv) — overview and trial signup