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ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kits: Service and Support Overview

ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kits: Service and Support Overview

ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kits: Service and Support Overview

Describes the ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller Kits, and how to obtain support. ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller Kits include:

ThinkSmart Core Kit Configuration Machine Types
Core with Controller ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller Kit: Mircosoft Teams Rooms 11LQ, 11LR,
11RY - Partner Model
ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller Kit: Zoom Rooms 11LS, 11LT
11S1 - Partner Model
ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit Configuration: ThinkSmart Bar Machine Types
ThinkSmart Core Kit ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller, Bar Full Room Kit: Mircosoft Teams Rooms 11S2, 11S3
ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller, Bar Full Room Kit: Zoom Rooms 11S4, 11S5
ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit Configuration: ThinkSmart Bar 180 Machine Types
Core with ThinkSmart Controller and bar 180 ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller, Bar 180 Full Room Kit: Mircosoft Teams Room 12VL, 12VM
ThinkSmart Core, ThinkSmart Controller, Bar 180 Full Room Kit: Zoom Rooms 12VN, 12VQ

For information about other ThinkSmart Core configurations, visit: ThinkSmart Core and ThinkSmart One Configurations.

Overview

ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kits is Lenovo’s first modular room kit designed for flexibility and scalability in meeting spaces. These purpose-built, modular room kit solutions start with ThinkSmart Core, a compute that is powered by 11th Gen Intel CoreTM vProTM processors with Intel Iris X graphics for optimized business productivity and collaboration. It includes the ThinkSmart Manager Service (TSMS)

ThinkSmart Core is certified and preloaded with Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR), or Zoom Rooms to help employees connect, share and collaborate seamlessly and securely from wherever they may be working.

With multiple options, ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kits are designed to fit varoius infrastructure considerations. For spaces with existing A/V technology, chose ThinkSmart Corr & Controller, which includes a 10.1-inch touch controller with integrated IR sensors. For a complete solution in one box, choose ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Full Room Kit, In addition to ThinkSmart Core and Controller, this kits, depending the kit configuration, includes ThinkSmart Camera – the first AI Smart Camera from Lenovo – and ThinkSmart Bar speaker with integrated mics for immersive sound in room of all sizes.

Watch our videos:

Lenovo offers Smart Collaboration deploy and maintain service. For more information, click: Lenovo Smart Collaboration Deploy and Maintain Professional Services.

Shipment Group - What is in the box

Depending on ThinkSmart Core Kit configuration, the following tables lists the components that are included within the shipment package:

ThinkSmart Core & Controller Kit
Teams (11LQ, 11LR, 11RY)
Zoom Rooms (11LS, 11LT, 11S1)

ThinkSmart Core & Controller Full Room Kit 1
Teams (11S2, 11S3)
Zoom Rooms (11S4, 11S5)

ThinkSmart Core & Controller Full Room Kit 2
Teams (11S2, 11S3)
Zoom Rooms (11S4, 11S5)

ThinkSmart Core System device

Core system device
Powered using the AC Adapter and power cord

Touch Controller

ThinkSmart Touch Controller
Connects to the ThinkSmart Core device with a 10-meter (32.8-feet) USB Type-C Cable

 

ThinkSmart Cam

ThinkSmart Cam
Connects to the ThinkSmart Core device with a 5-meter (16.4-feet) USB cable

  thinksmart bar
ThinkSmart Bar XL
Connects to the ThinkSmart Core device with a 5-meter (16.4-feet) USB cable
Powered using the AC Adapter and power cord
  Mic Poad
Mic Pods (2)
Connects to the Core with 6-meter (19.7-feet) Mic cables (2)
  5-meter (16.4-feet) USB Cables (2)
Connects the ThinkSmart Cam and ThinkSmart Bar to the ThinkSmart Core device.
AC Adapter and Power Cord (1)
For ThinkSmart Core device
AC Adapters and Power Cords (2)
​For ThinkSmart Core device and ThinkSmart Bar
10-meter (32.8 feet) USB-C to USB-C Cable
Connects the ThinkSmart Touch Controller to the ThinkSmart Core device
Brackets, and Screws
User Manuals and Publications

For more information on the various ThinkSmart Core Kit configurations, click the following:

Photos and Videos

ThinkSmart Core device
ThinkSmart Core         ThinkSmart Core      ThinkSmart Core         ThinkSmart Core                                ThinkSmart Core

ThinkSmart Touch Controller - Zoom Rooms

Touch Controller Zoom          Touch Controller

ThinkSmart Touch Controller - Microsoft Teams Rooms

touch controller        Touch Controller


touch Controller           touch controller

  • Integrated IR sensors
  • USB-C Connectivity (attaches to Core with 10-meter USB-C cable)
  • 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
  • Security Cable Lock Slot
  • Screen Specifications:
    • 10.1-inch
    • 16:10 Aspect Ratio
    • 1280 x 800 resolution
    • 10 Point touch
    • Anti-Fingerprint, Anit-Glare
ThinkSmart Bar XL
For photos, and videos, click: ThinkSmart Bar, ThinkBar XL (11RS, 11RT) - Overview and Service Parts
ThinkSmart Cam
For photos, and videos, click: ThinkSmart Cam - Overview and Service Parts
Mic Pods

Mic Pods
ThinkSmart Bar 180
For photos, and videos, click: ThinkSmart Bar 180 (12UE, 12UF) - Overview and Service Parts

Finding the Serial Number (SN)

ThinkSmart Core unit serial number can be found by one of the following:

  • Printed label on the ThinkSmart Core device
  • Windows IoT Administrator Account
  • ThinkSmart Manager
Notes:
  • ThinkSmart Touch Controller: The label does not include a serial number.
  • ThinkSmart Bar, ThinkSmart Bar 180ThinkSmart Cam: The label has a serial number and is not used for warranty entitlement. The ThinkSmart Core unit serial number is used for warranty entitlement.

Printed Label on the ThinkSmart Core unit

The serial number is on the printed product label on the bottom of the ThinkSmart Core unit.

ThinkSmart Core

ThinkSmart Core

ThinkSmart Core

 

Windows IoT Administrator (Admin) Account

Use the following steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows Key on the keyboard.
  2. Press X key.
  3. Select Command Prompt (Admin) on the menu.
  4. On the keyboard, enter the following command: wmic bios get serialnumber

This serial number appears on the screen.

Serial Number

ThinkSmart Manager portal

If the the device has been added to the ThinkSmart Manager (portal.thinksmart.lenovo.com), follow these steps:

  1. From Home, select Device Manager, then select Devices.
  2. Select the device, and the following appears.
    ThinkSmart Manager device serial number

Customer Support: Lenovo, Partner Model (11RY, 11S1 only), Microsoft, Zoom

ThinkSmart Core Room Kits is supported based on the following:

  • Lenovo: Supports hardware repair, device recovery, Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ's), and How-To use.
  • Lenovo Partner (11RY, 11S1 only): For the Partner Models, the Lenovo Partner supports the software, incuding device recovery.
  • Microsoft: Supports Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) software and other Microsoft components obtained through their licensing agreements.
  • Zoom: Supports Zoom Rooms, and other Zoom Rooms components obtained through their licensing agreements.

Drivers and Software Updates

The following identifies how to update the various drivers and software.

Note: Windows features an on-screen keyboards when used with a touch controller. However, for ease-of-use, Lenovo recommends a USB keyboard, mouse and external display.
Controller

 

Component Update Source and Recommended Sequence
ThinkSmart Core: Drivers, BIOS, Firmware From Lenovo Technical Support (support.lenovo.com) to update all drivers, BIOS and Firmware. For more information, visit: [Video] How to download and install a driver from Lenovo Support Website.
 
Notes:
Windows IoT From Microsoft. Update all drivers via Windows Update, visit:
Zoom Rooms From the Zoom Portal. For more information, visit:
Microsoft Teams Rooms From the Microsoft Store, or via the PowerShell. For more information, visit:
Lenovo ThinkSmart Manager Service (TSMS) From ThinkSmart Manager Service (TSMS). For more information, visit:

 

Lenovo Support Resources (Deployment, FAQ, Troubleshoot, ThinkSmart Manager)

Lenovo support resources includes:

For additional support options on contacting Lenovo, visit support.lenovo.com. Enter the system serial number (SN), and select Contact Us.

Lenovo Partner (11RY, 11S2 only) Resources

Contact the Lenovo Partner.

Microsoft Support Resources

When using the embedded Microsoft Windows IOT Enterprise operating system, users need to define account names and passwords for each Core system device and get an Office 365 license. Consult Microsoft's licensing information on licensing, configuration, and Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) by visiting Microsoft Teams Rooms.

For assistance with other Microsoft products related to the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Kits, access Microsoft - Contact us and use the virtual assistant to enter your topic. The virtual assistant will also allow you to connect with a person directly. As an option, you could also contact your local Microsoft sales representative to get support with any software related issues. For additional information on Microsoft resources, visit: Skype Help

Additional Microsoft resources includes:

Lenovo Diagnostics

Lenovo Diagnostics UEFI Bootable is embedded within the ThinkSmart Core. To create a flash disk, click: Create Bootable USB with UEFI Diagnostics.

Lenovo Diagnostics

Note: Windows features an on-screen keyboards when used with a touch controller. For ease-of-use, Lenovo recommends a USB keyboard, mouse and external display.

 

Method One: Press F12 during initial power-on when Lenovo logo screen appears

Press the F12 during the start sequence. The Setup Drive Menu appears.
Startup Device

Move to App Menu, then select Lenovo Diagnostics.
App Menu

The following appears:

Lenovo Diagnostics

Method Two: Immediately access diagnostics - Press F10 during initial power-on when Lenovo logo screen appears

Lenovo Diagnostics

For more information, including the user guide, visit:

Recovery and Reimage

To recover, and reimage the ThinkSmart Core, use the following:

ThinkSmart Core Kit Configuration Machine Types Recovery and reimage process
ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kit: Mircosoft Teams Rooms 11LQ, 11LR Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS)
11RY - Partner Model Contact the Lenovo Partner. The recovery image is supported by the Lenovo Partner.
Note: A Lenovo standard recovery image is available at: Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS)
ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Kit: Zoom Rooms 11LS, 11LT Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS)
11S1 - Partner Model Contact the Lenovo Partner. The recovery image is supported by the Lenovo Partner.
Note: A Lenovo standard recovery image is available at: Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS)
ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Full Room Kit: Microsoft Teams Rooms 11S2, 11S3 Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS)
ThinkSmart Core & ThinkSmart Controller Full Room Kit: Zoom Rooms 11S4, 11S5

The Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service (DDRS) reimage includes:

For more information, visit:

Symptom and the recommended service parts replacement information for service personnel

Describes the recommended service parts replacement based on the symptom for a ThinkSmart Core for service personnel. For more information, click: Symptom and the recommended service parts replacement information for service personnel – ThinkSmart Core.


Document ID:HT512635
Original Publish Date:08/09/2021
Last Modified Date:01/31/2025