Huddly L1 Review

Huddly L1 Review

Optics & Room Coverage 7.7/10

The L1 uses a 1 inch 20.3 MP CMOS sensor with 6K resolution and outputs 1080p or 720p at 30 fps. Dynamic Light Optimization balances exposure across bright windows and darker corners.

The large sensor is the standout, giving clean faces with low noise in rooms that are dim or backlit. Compared with smaller-sensor cameras, the image holds detail better when the AI crops into the scene.

The 1080p limit means you do not get 4K output, but most meeting platforms stream at 1080p or lower, so the cleaner image matters more than raw resolution.

The field of view is 92 degrees horizontal, 65 vertical and 103 diagonal. Genius Framing tracks participants within the full view and zooms in or out to frame them.

The framing adapts smoothly as people enter, leave or move around, keeping the group well composed. It feels natural rather than jumpy, which remote participants appreciate during long meetings.

The wide view covers most medium rooms without blind spots, though very wide rooms may need a second camera or a wider lens.

• Zoom Up to 5x digital
• View 103° diagonal
• Room Size Medium to large rooms
• Pan/Tilt No mechanical pan or tilt

AI Speaker Tracking & Framing 9.4/10

Zoom is digital, up to 5x, using the 6K sensor to crop without heavy quality loss. There are no moving parts or optical lens changes.

In medium rooms, 5x digital zoom frames people at the far end with good clarity. In very deep rooms, faces at the back become softer than with an optical PTZ camera.

The lack of moving parts means framing changes are silent and fast, which avoids the distraction of a motorised camera turning during a meeting.

• Tracking Yes
• Framing Genius Framing

Room Audio Pickup & Output 4.0/10

The Huddly L1 has no built-in conferencing microphone. Official notes say video-only camera; official page says L1 pairs with the room audio solution you choose.

It is specified for Medium to large rooms. When I commission a bar, I walk the table first and check whether the built-in array can cover the seats you actually have.

• Mics No

OS Platform & Ecosystem 8.5/10

The L1 is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and works with Zoom and other UVC platforms. The Huddly app and Huddly Insights handle settings, updates and analytics.

Huddly Insights can provide anonymous people count data, helping facilities teams understand how rooms are used. That supports space planning across an office.

Compared with the Logitech Rally Camera the L1 relies on AI framing instead of optical zoom, which suits rooms where natural group framing matters more than reach. Firmware updates can be pushed remotely through Huddly tools.

Deployment & I/O 10.0/10

The camera connects over a single RJ45 Ethernet cable with PoE to a Huddly USB to PoE adapter, which links to the room computer over USB 3.0.

One cable to the camera simplifies installation, especially for wall mounts far from the PC. The adapter needs mains power and sits near the computer.

The L1 needs separate microphones and speakers. Huddly works with major audio partners, and the camera fits neatly into existing Teams Rooms kits. Mount it at eye level just above or below the display for the most natural angle.

• PoE Yes (via Huddly adapter)

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