Background and context
Sennheiser is preparing to highlight ongoing developments to its DeviceHub platform in the run-up to InfoComm 2026, reflecting the broader shift in the AV and live events sector toward networked, software-driven workflows.
DeviceHub, introduced as a central environment for configuring and managing Sennheiser hardware, is intended to simplify how integrators and event teams deploy microphones and audio systems across complex venues. The continued evolution of the platform comes as venues, corporate event spaces, and rental companies seek more unified control of large device fleets.
InfoComm remains one of the key stages where AV manufacturers demonstrate how their product roadmaps are addressing demands for remote management, interoperability, and easier commissioning of systems. Sennheiser is using the show to signal that DeviceHub will play a larger role in tying together its installed sound and live event solutions.
Key announcement
According to Sennheiser, the latest phase of DeviceHub development focuses on deeper integration of its networked microphone and audio devices, along with more streamlined configuration and monitoring tools. While full details are expected around the time of InfoComm 2026, the company has indicated several key directions:
- Expanded support for a wider range of Sennheiser devices, aimed at giving users a single interface to discover, configure, and supervise products across multiple rooms or venues.
- Refinements to the user interface to reduce setup time, particularly for recurring event configurations and large-scale installed systems.
- Enhanced remote access capabilities, enabling technical teams to troubleshoot and adjust systems without being on-site.
- Closer alignment with IT and AV-over-IP practices, reflecting the increasing role of network infrastructure in audio deployments.
Sennheiser positions DeviceHub as a long-term platform, with additional updates planned beyond InfoComm 2026. More information about the current feature set and supported products is available on the company’s official website at sennheiser.com.
Industry impact
The continued development of DeviceHub reflects a wider trend across professional AV: manufacturers are shifting value from standalone hardware to centralized software platforms that manage entire ecosystems. For event organizers and venue operators, this can reduce the friction when scaling up from a single room to multi-room conference centers or hybrid event setups.
By extending support for more devices and refining remote management, Sennheiser is attempting to address pain points commonly reported by AV teams—such as time-consuming on-site adjustments, inconsistent configurations between rooms, and limited visibility into device status during live events.
As more microphones, processors, and ancillary devices become network-addressable, centralized platforms like DeviceHub can help unify control across disparate systems. This may influence purchasing decisions among integrators who increasingly evaluate not only audio quality but also how well equipment fits into an IT-friendly management layer.
Why this matters
For event technology professionals, the evolution of DeviceHub is relevant on several fronts:
- Operational efficiency: Centralized configuration tools can shorten setup windows and reduce the need for repeated manual adjustments between sessions or events.
- Remote support: The ability to diagnose issues and tweak system parameters from off-site locations can be critical for organizations managing multiple venues or supporting hybrid events.
- Scalability: Platforms that manage larger fleets of devices make it easier to expand from small conference rooms to enterprise-scale deployments while maintaining consistent configurations.
- IT alignment: As AV increasingly runs on standard network infrastructure, tools that speak the language of IT—such as device discovery, status monitoring, and centralized updates—become more important in cross-functional teams.
While the specific features Sennheiser will highlight at InfoComm 2026 are still emerging, the company’s focus on DeviceHub underlines an industry-wide move toward software-centric control in professional audio. For system designers, rental companies, and in-house AV teams, this ongoing shift is likely to shape how future event environments are specified, deployed, and maintained.