HELLO adds power to video communication platforms
Since launching our Kickstarter campaign, we’ve been amazed, time and time again, by just how eager the community is to see this vision of better video conferencing come to life.
We listened to the feedback from our backers, and today we introduce a stretch goal in response to that feedback, to add support to HELLO for Microsoft Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts and Cisco WebEx for video conferencing. The HELLO campaign is already over 700% funded, and going strong. We want to use this opportunity to give back to the community even more.
If this is the first time you’re hearing about our campaign, HELLO is a smart device for your home or office that easily connects to any TV and provides an all-in-one, voice-controlled solution for video conferencing, wireless screen sharing, live broadcasting, security surveillance with motion detection, and more. HELLO works as an easy extension of our Solaborate platform — designed for both individuals and teams working remotely that expect high quality, ease of use, and feature-rich collaboration experiences.
For years, the video conferencing market has been dominated by the “big players.” There are two segments: the “all-in- one solutions” such as those offered by Cisco or Polycom who offer quality products but at astronomical prices, ongoing fees and limited cross-platform support. And there’s the “low-end market” that comes with a combination of software + webcam that do not offer a complete solution.
The user experience with all these existing solutions is painful for many users — with low quality video and voice, glitchy calls, the need to connect wires, etc. HELLO solves these problems with a superior experience at an amazing price! Quality video conferencing has uses in almost every industry, but it was never before available to the average consumer, until now!
HELLO is designed to work flawlessly with Solaborate, but its wide-angle lens, 4k sensor, and smart microphone array have the potential to improve video conferencing on any service. So, in response to overwhelming requests from our Kickstarter backers, the HELLO team will implement support for Microsoft Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts and Cisco WebEx when the campaign reaches $300k.
Backers will then be able to use the device’s native platform, Solaborate, or one of these other existing video conferencing solutions with HELLO. In addition to video conferencing, HELLO owners can take advantage of other functionalities built into HELLO, such as wireless screen sharing, live broadcasting, and security surveillance with motion detection, which are not available with Skype, Facebook, Google Hangout or Cisco WebEx.
We have used services like Skype and Facebook Messenger on our laptops, phones, and tablets, but we always felt the user experience was lacking. With HELLO supporting these services, users will get far better sound and video quality, with a wide-angle camera lens, so everyone on the team can be seen. That’s in addition to voice control, wireless screen sharing, and extra features that all add up to a more powerful connection and a more professional presentation. HELLO takes good services and makes them great.
It’s not just for businesses, either; far-away friends and loved ones are closer with HELLO, and the device’s motion detection and notification functions are perfect for keeping an eye on pets and valuables while you’re out of the house. Share the important moments in your family and your life with the people you care about anywhere in the world. The potential for HELLO is virtually limitless, and our team will continue adding features and functions as time goes on.
HELLO is engineered with an array of four smart microphones, a 4K video sensor, and a quad-core processor working together to guarantee that every person in the room is seen and heard clearly. HELLO also features both a built-in accelerometer and tilting lens, to ensure easy setup on any TV and that the image captured is of the highest quality.
This is a unique and powerful solution that combines hardware and software to break collaboration barriers in your office or home.
Help us bring a better video conferencing experience to your favorite chat service by backing us on Kickstarter and sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues.
