New Software Update Available for Owl Bar (6.8.20.87)

By Steve Trang on 10, July 2026
New Software Update Available for Owl Bar (6.8.20.87)
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New Software Update Available for Owl Bar (6.8.20.87)
Steve Trang
Steve Trang

Category Sales Specialist - AV

What software update 6.8.20.87 delivers for Owl Bar

Owl Bar Software Update 6.8.20.87 is now available, bringing smarter camera tracking, improved audio performance, and enhanced device management for hybrid meeting rooms.

What’s New?

The headline enhancement is Auto Ignore Zone. This prevents the Owl Bar from locking onto faces displayed on an in-room TV while still tracking real people. In a 10-seat hybrid boardroom with a large display, this reduces distracting camera jumps and keeps the focus on local participants instead of remote attendees.

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Auto Ignore Zone

Prevents Owl Bar from focusing on faces displayed on in-room TVs, keeping attention on people in the room.

Wired Pairing

Adds a wired pairing option for a more reliable connection in busy Wi-Fi environments.

Speaker Boost

Increases speaker loudness by up to 6 dB for larger or noisier rooms.

Grid Mode & Pano Customisation

Offers more flexible video layouts and panoramic strip positioning when devices are paired.

Multipurpose Button Disable

Allows IT teams to lock down mode changes in managed meeting spaces.

Additional Improvements

  • Fixes unexpected reboots and incorrect mode switching
  • Improves talk-time and participant-count accuracy in Nest Analytics
  • Enhances overall stability and meeting performance

How to Update

If automatic updates are enabled and the Owl Bar is connected to power and Wi‑Fi, version 6.8.20.87 will install automatically.

Administrators can also trigger the update manually from the Nest.

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