Lightware Shows USB-C Video Matrix Switcher at InfoComm 25

At InfoComm 2025, Lightware continued its momentum in hybrid meeting and AV-over-USB technology with a focused demo of its Taurus product family. This time introducing new twists on a USB-C video matrix switcher designed for modern meeting rooms and classrooms.

The star of the booth was Taurus TPX, a solution purpose-built for extending video, audio, control, and USB 2.0 over a single CAT cable up to 100 meters. While USB-C has become the connector of choice for laptops and collaboration, it also brings a common pain point—distance limitations. Lightware’s Taurus TPX addresses that directly by separating the user interface from the rack-mounted backend, giving integrators the flexibility to support BYOD environments across larger spaces without signal degradation.

Real-World Uses

In the demo, Lightware showed a dual-device transmitter and receiver setup, where a presenter’s laptop connects via USB-C and instantly pushes 4K60 video, audio, and USB control through the system. The real differentiator here is that users maintain full peripheral connectivity without extra drivers or complex configuration. “We’re not just talking video switching,” said the team in the booth. “This is about true extension and transparency. Making the USB connection behave like it’s local.”

Also on display was a wall-mounted control solution that integrates seamlessly with Taurus, giving users push-button control over source selection and room presets—ideal for spaces where touchscreens may be overkill. The entire ecosystem remains agnostic, working equally well with Windows, macOS, and even Linux devices.

For IT and AV decision makers, this means simpler deployments, fewer dongles, and less end-user confusion. “Our goal is to make that laptop connection just work—every time,” the team emphasized.

Where a USB-C Video Matrix Switcher Shines

Lightware also showcased USB-C integration across other parts of their platform, including Taurus UCX, the all-in-one room device introduced in prior years. While the UCX still supports native USB-C switching and HDMI inputs, TPX takes things further by solving distance and infrastructure challenges that are increasingly common in hybrid and divisible spaces.

With corporate, education, and government users continuing to demand seamless USB-C integration without sacrificing reliability, Lightware’s latest showing underscores their focus on problem-solving at the protocol level. Not just pushing pixels.

For more on Lightware’s innovations and other highlights from the show floor, visit AVNation’s InfoComm 2025 coverage.