We’re thrilled to share that Owl Connect, Owl Labs’ wireless pairing feature, has been officially recognized by TIME as a special mention for one of The Best Inventions of 2025. Each year, TIME celebrates innovations that are transforming the way we live, work, and connect. This recognition highlights the continued evolution of hybrid technology and the growing need for smarter, more adaptable meeting solutions.
Recognized for redefining hybrid collaboration
Owl Connect gives teams the ability to wirelessly link multiple Owl Labs devices together for a more flexible and customized meeting experience.
This wireless pairing feature helps teams expand coverage in larger rooms, connect breakout spaces, and create dynamic hybrid environments that feel natural for everyone involved. Whether connecting a Meeting Owl 4+ with a Whiteboard Owl or linking multiple Meeting Owls throughout a space, Owl Connect ensures that every participant, near or far, feels equally seen and heard.
Designed for modern Work
Today’s workplaces are more fluid than ever. Teams are spread across locations, and meeting spaces come in all shapes and sizes. Owl Connect was designed to make hybrid collaboration simple and scalable, giving organizations the ability to:
- Easily connect multiple devices wirelessly for flexible room setups.
- Improve audio and video coverage without complex installations.
- Enable inclusive, 360° collaboration for everyone, wherever they are joining from.
By eliminating barriers between spaces, Owl Connect helps teams focus on what really matters: working together effectively.
A shared milestone
Being recognized by TIME is not just a win for Owl Labs. It reflects the work of our entire community of users, partners, and innovators who are shaping the future of hybrid collaboration. Every piece of feedback and every meeting powered by Owl Labs contributes to how we continue to improve the hybrid experience.
What’s next
Owl Connect represents one of many ways Owl Labs is pushing the boundaries of what hybrid meetings can be. From AI-powered camera technology to Microsoft Teams certification and beyond, we remain committed to designing tools that make every meeting more human and connected.
Explore the feature on TIME’s list of The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions.
