The Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + USB Controller Kit for Teams (U5 16GB) (12WA000RUK) delivers a fully certified Microsoft Teams Rooms solution combining the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 compute unit with the USB-connected ThinkSmart Controller for meeting rooms from huddle to XL size. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB NVMe SSD, it runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise with native MTR certification. The USB Controller provides a 10.1-inch 10-point touchscreen for room scheduling, in-meeting controls, and one-touch join. ThinkSmart Manager integration enables remote deployment and fleet management, and the bundle includes 3-Year Premier Support with ThinkSmart Start and Manager Premium for the first year.

Key Features

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 165U processor with NPU for AI-enhanced meeting features — noise suppression, adaptive framing, and efficient encode/decode performance
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD: 16GB LPDDR5 5600MHz RAM and 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD provide responsive multi-application performance in a continuous meeting room environment
  • USB Controller — 10.1" Touchscreen: 10.1-inch IPS 1280×800 10-point touchscreen controller connects over USB — provides room scheduling, one-touch join, and in-meeting controls
  • 10m USB Controller Cable: 10m USB cable included for flexible controller placement across any room configuration without cable length restrictions
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Gigabit Ethernet provide dual-network flexibility — wired for reliability, wireless for retrofit spaces
  • Windows 11 IoT Enterprise: Purpose-built Windows 11 IoT Enterprise OS for secure, consistent, uninterrupted meeting room operation
  • 3-Year Premier Support + ThinkSmart Start: 3-Year Premier Support, 1-Year ThinkSmart Start, and 1-Year ThinkSmart Manager Premium included for comprehensive first-year deployment and support coverage
  • Huddle to XL Rooms: Scales from compact huddle spaces to XL and divisible conference rooms — same compute, same management, same certified experience

Specifications

Part Number 12WA000RUK
UC Platform Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR)
Processor Intel Core Ultra 5
Memory 16GB LPDDR5
Storage 256GB NVMe SSD
Operating System Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Controller ThinkSmart USB Controller (10.1" touchscreen, 10m cable)
Networking Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3
Use Cases Huddle, Small, Medium, Large, XL / Divisible Rooms
Warranty 3-Year Premier Support + 1-Year ThinkSmart Start + 1-Year ThinkSmart Manager Premium

What's in the Box

  • ThinkSmart Core
  • USB Controller (10m Cable)
  • Mounting Brackets & Screws
  • Power Adapter + Power Cord

Warranty & Services

Includes 3-Year Premier Support + 1-Year ThinkSmart Start + 1-Year ThinkSmart Manager Premium.

Application Examples

Corporate Boardrooms Deploy as a permanent MTR or Zoom Rooms system in boardrooms — connects to existing room displays and AV infrastructure with USB or IP control
Medium Conference Rooms Install in 6–12 person conference rooms as a standalone compute + controller solution bringing certified collaboration to existing screens and cameras
Huddle Spaces Configure compact ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 systems in smaller collaboration spaces for quick team stand-ups and ad-hoc video meetings
Multi-Room Enterprise Deployment Manage hundreds of Core Gen 2 rooms from ThinkSmart Manager — zero-touch provisioning, remote diagnostics, and firmware updates across every site