AV-Ops Center
Remote monitoring and management services for any Composer-based installation.
The Symetrix AV-Ops Center brings together Symetrix’s 40-year history of excellence in audio processing with the latest Internet-of-things (IoT) data management services. The platform provides a highly integrated and customizable remote monitoring and management interface for any system utilizing a Composer Series DSP.
AV-Ops Center leverages the cost-efficiency of the cloud, is easy to launch yet highly secure, and makes real-time system status accessible from any modern web browser and device.
Platform Features
- Monitor client systems in real time
- Assess issues without an on-site visit
- Send remote commands (e.g., power cycle)
- Proactively maintain and upgrade components
- Easy to adopt with minimal risk and training
- Enterprise-class security and permissions
Map-Based, Multi-Site Monitoring
Deliver premium customer support from anywhere using a web-connected device. Retrieve system performance and assign resources based on
real-time data to solve problems before your customers even notice them.
- Monitor, control, and respond to incidents from a single screen
- Snapshot and longitudinal reporting for immediate issues and long-term trends
Customize by Site and Device
AV-Ops Center is integrated at the device level and utilizes custom telemetry and command modules engineered to maximize control and make any parameter or networked device in a Site File visible to authorized users via the cloud.
- Product-specific telemetry and GUI
- Real-time data with intuitive dashboards
- Monitor Symetrix and third-party products
Rapid and Efficient Issue Resolution
Push notifications and integrations with popular messaging and support platforms help you open and close tickets with less labor and time.
- Email and SMS/TXT alerts
- Remote task execution (e.g., power-cycling)
- Automated case creation
- No-code integrations with Zoom, Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and more
Secure, Resilient, and Private
AV-Ops Center integrates the Connected Device Platform by XYTE, a leading provider of private and secure IT equipment monitoring. AV-Ops center can meet the needs of a wide variety of audio, visual, networking, and technology stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
AV-Ops Center
- What do I do if my device is claimed by a site that I do not have access to?
If there is a need to unenroll a device from a site that you do not have access to, you will need to contact support to verify ownership. They will then be able to assist in getting your device unenrolled.
- How much does AV-Ops Center Cost?
At this time, AV-Ops Center is in Beta and is completely free. All functionality is avaialble for testing for all users. In the future (eta Q1 2024) we will introduce an Advanced tier. This software license can be added to a DSP giving it additional functionality, some of which is currently free during the Beta period. The pricing of the Advanced teir is still to be determined. The Basic teir, will be free and provide much of the core functionality without a license fee.
The table below outlines our planned feature breakdown between the Basic and Advanced teirs:
Basic Monitoring
- Device “Configuration” View
- Remote Status Monitoring
- Fixed Telemetry Monitoring
- Unlimited Devices
- Location Monitoring
- Integrated Support
- Remote Preset Recall
Advanced Monitoring
- Device “Configuration” View
- Remote Status Monitoring
- Fixed Telemetry Monitoring
- Unlimited Devices
- Location Monitoring
- Integrated Support
- Remote Preset Recall
- Custom Telemetry with the “Data Send” Module
- Remote Custom Commands with the “Command Receive” Module
- Remote backup of Site file from DSP
- And more…
- How does AV-Ops Center handle security and what is its privacy-policy?
AV-Ops Center has a well veted security platform and is commited to customers data. Information about security can be found at https://www.xyte.io/trust-center and the privacy-policy can be found here https://www.xyte.io/privacy-policy.
- Do I need a Symetrix DSP to use AV-Ops Center?
Yes you do.
- Is AV-Ops Center available outside the US?
Yes, AV-Ops Center can be accessed anywhere that there is an open internt connection.
- Can I give or restrict access to end users?
Yes, different users and user groups can be configured to allow or restrict access to AV-Ops Center and the devices assosiated with a site.
- Can I perform a firmware update remotely using this platform?
At this moment we do not offer firmware updates via AV-Ops Center. It is recommneded to perform firmware updates locally with Composer via a wired network connection.
- Can I see system health over time?
Yes, a variety of telemetry data can be tracked over the span of 30 days.
- Can I use AV-Ops Center with older sites?
AV-Ops Center requiers Composer firmware 8.5 or later.
- Who has access to my site data?
AV-Ops Center uses service providers that guarantee a high level of data protection and security and signs data processing agreements with all providers that process data on our behalf. A list of all subprocessors authorized to process data for AV-Ops Center is available at https://dev.xyte.io/docs/data-subprocessors. For more priovacy and security information, visit https://www.xyte.io/trust-center .
- How can I be alerted of any incidences?
Email alerts can be configured to act as an alert when an incident occurs. Webhooks can also be used to send messages directly to a messaging app like Slack, Teams, or Cisco Webex.
- What control options do I have?
A variety of control methods are available. This includes triggering presets and changing control values for the command receive module found in Composer.
- What parameters can I monitor?
By default, you can monitor thermals, mute status, power supply health, and recently recalled presets. In addition the Advanced license allows a DSP to send data to AV-Ops Center via the data send module found in Composer.
- Can I monitor 3rd party Dante/AES 67 devices?
Yes, these devices will be monitored as child devices to the parent DSP devices.
- Can I monitor non Dante/AES 67 devices like lighting controllers or video devices?
Although you can not monitor non-Dante/AES 67 devices directly with AV-Ops Center, AV-Ops Center DSPs with the Advanced license can use standard network control protocols like TCP and UDP to send data to the data send module found in Composer.
- How many Dante devices can I monitor?
There is no limit on the number of devices you can monitor via AV-Ops Center. If a device can be added to a site, it can be monitored in AV-Ops Center.
- Can I monitor W, T, or ARC series controllers?
Any IP based Composer based device can be monitored by AV-Ops Center. This includes W and T series but does not provide direct monitoring for ARC series controllers.
- Do I need separate software installed on site or remotely to use AV-Ops Center?
No, all configuration and monitoring is done through Composer and the AV-Ops Center website.
- What network ports does AV-Ops Center use?
Organizations hosting AV-Ops Center enabled devices and users interested to connect to the AV-Ops Center management portals, must enable outgoing SSL connections to port 433 to all *.xyte.io domains.
- Does each device need to be connected to the internet to use AV Ops Center?
Parents (DSPs, T-Series, W-Series, Control Server) need direct internet connection.
Children (xIO, 3rd Party Dante Devices) do not; they communicate their status through the locating parent.
Alternately, a proxy server can be used. For more information, see this help article.
https://docs.xyte.io/security/security-reference-guide/xyte-proxy-architecture
- What is Xyte?
Xyte is a first-of-its-kind Connected Device Platform (CDP) – an integrated solution that allows hardware manufacturers to manage, service, and commercialize their connected devices, all in one place. They are our partners for AV-Ops Center, which is hosted with their technology. For more infomration, see https://www.xyte.io/ .
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Frequently Asked Questions
AV-Ops Center
- What do I do if my device is claimed by a site that I do not have access to?
If there is a need to unenroll a device from a site that you do not have access to, you will need to contact support to verify ownership. They will then be able to assist in getting your device unenrolled.
- How much does AV-Ops Center Cost?
At this time, AV-Ops Center is in Beta and is completely free. All functionality is avaialble for testing for all users. In the future (eta Q1 2024) we will introduce an Advanced tier. This software license can be added to a DSP giving it additional functionality, some of which is currently free during the Beta period. The pricing of the Advanced teir is still to be determined. The Basic teir, will be free and provide much of the core functionality without a license fee.
The table below outlines our planned feature breakdown between the Basic and Advanced teirs:
Basic Monitoring
- Device “Configuration” View
- Remote Status Monitoring
- Fixed Telemetry Monitoring
- Unlimited Devices
- Location Monitoring
- Integrated Support
- Remote Preset Recall
Advanced Monitoring
- Device “Configuration” View
- Remote Status Monitoring
- Fixed Telemetry Monitoring
- Unlimited Devices
- Location Monitoring
- Integrated Support
- Remote Preset Recall
- Custom Telemetry with the “Data Send” Module
- Remote Custom Commands with the “Command Receive” Module
- Remote backup of Site file from DSP
- And more…
- How does AV-Ops Center handle security and what is its privacy-policy?
AV-Ops Center has a well veted security platform and is commited to customers data. Information about security can be found at https://www.xyte.io/trust-center and the privacy-policy can be found here https://www.xyte.io/privacy-policy.
- Do I need a Symetrix DSP to use AV-Ops Center?
Yes you do.
- Is AV-Ops Center available outside the US?
Yes, AV-Ops Center can be accessed anywhere that there is an open internt connection.
- Can I give or restrict access to end users?
Yes, different users and user groups can be configured to allow or restrict access to AV-Ops Center and the devices assosiated with a site.
- Can I perform a firmware update remotely using this platform?
At this moment we do not offer firmware updates via AV-Ops Center. It is recommneded to perform firmware updates locally with Composer via a wired network connection.
- Can I see system health over time?
Yes, a variety of telemetry data can be tracked over the span of 30 days.
- Can I use AV-Ops Center with older sites?
AV-Ops Center requiers Composer firmware 8.5 or later.
- Who has access to my site data?
AV-Ops Center uses service providers that guarantee a high level of data protection and security and signs data processing agreements with all providers that process data on our behalf. A list of all subprocessors authorized to process data for AV-Ops Center is available at https://dev.xyte.io/docs/data-subprocessors. For more priovacy and security information, visit https://www.xyte.io/trust-center .
- How can I be alerted of any incidences?
Email alerts can be configured to act as an alert when an incident occurs. Webhooks can also be used to send messages directly to a messaging app like Slack, Teams, or Cisco Webex.
- What control options do I have?
A variety of control methods are available. This includes triggering presets and changing control values for the command receive module found in Composer.
- What parameters can I monitor?
By default, you can monitor thermals, mute status, power supply health, and recently recalled presets. In addition the Advanced license allows a DSP to send data to AV-Ops Center via the data send module found in Composer.
- Can I monitor 3rd party Dante/AES 67 devices?
Yes, these devices will be monitored as child devices to the parent DSP devices.
- Can I monitor non Dante/AES 67 devices like lighting controllers or video devices?
Although you can not monitor non-Dante/AES 67 devices directly with AV-Ops Center, AV-Ops Center DSPs with the Advanced license can use standard network control protocols like TCP and UDP to send data to the data send module found in Composer.
- How many Dante devices can I monitor?
There is no limit on the number of devices you can monitor via AV-Ops Center. If a device can be added to a site, it can be monitored in AV-Ops Center.
- Can I monitor W, T, or ARC series controllers?
Any IP based Composer based device can be monitored by AV-Ops Center. This includes W and T series but does not provide direct monitoring for ARC series controllers.
- Do I need separate software installed on site or remotely to use AV-Ops Center?
No, all configuration and monitoring is done through Composer and the AV-Ops Center website.
- What network ports does AV-Ops Center use?
Organizations hosting AV-Ops Center enabled devices and users interested to connect to the AV-Ops Center management portals, must enable outgoing SSL connections to port 433 to all *.xyte.io domains.
- Does each device need to be connected to the internet to use AV Ops Center?
Parents (DSPs, T-Series, W-Series, Control Server) need direct internet connection.
Children (xIO, 3rd Party Dante Devices) do not; they communicate their status through the locating parent.
Alternately, a proxy server can be used. For more information, see this help article.
https://docs.xyte.io/security/security-reference-guide/xyte-proxy-architecture
- What is Xyte?
Xyte is a first-of-its-kind Connected Device Platform (CDP) – an integrated solution that allows hardware manufacturers to manage, service, and commercialize their connected devices, all in one place. They are our partners for AV-Ops Center, which is hosted with their technology. For more infomration, see https://www.xyte.io/ .
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