The Extron TLS 525M is a wall-mounted, scheduling-dedicated touch panel designed to provide intuitive room scheduling and AV control for meeting spaces in corporate, education, and government environments. This 5-inch touchscreen interface integrates seamlessly with Extron's TouchLink control systems, serving as the primary user interface for checking room availability, reserving meetings, and controlling room technology. Its primary function is to display a clear, color-coded calendar view outside the room, allowing users to quickly see if a room is available, reserved, or in use. Authorized users can then interact with the panel to book the room on the spot, typically by tapping on an available time slot and confirming the reservation, which then syncs with a central scheduling system like Microsoft Exchange or Google Calendar.

Beyond scheduling, the TLS 525M also provides control over the room's AV system. Once a meeting begins, users can employ the same touch panel to power on the system, select video sources, adjust volume, control lighting and shades, and initiate videoconferences. This dual functionality—scheduling and control—consolidates two critical room operations into a single, sleek interface mounted by the door, streamlining the user experience and reducing the need for multiple wall plates or separate scheduling displays. The panel is built with a durable, glass-fronted design suitable for high-traffic areas and features a proximity sensor that wakes the display as users approach, conserving energy while maintaining readiness.

Installation and configuration are managed through Extron's Global Configurator Professional (GCP) software, which allows integrators to design the user interface, define scheduling permissions, and integrate with calendar services. The panel connects to an Extron control processor via Ethernet, receiving power and data over a single cable (often via PoE). For facility managers, the Extron TLS 525M enhances space utilization by making room status transparent and bookings effortless, while also providing users with straightforward control over the meeting environment, thereby improving productivity and the overall effectiveness of collaboration spaces.