When configuring a Cisco Room Kit EQ in companion mode, the internal camera on the board is typically disabled, and the external camera connected to the board (e.g., board 75) is not utilized. However, if you wish to use the external camera without companion mode, you can follow a workaround. Firstly, disable companion mode temporarily to allow the external camera to be used as the primary camera. Keep in mind that this action will disable the AI-powered features of the Room Kit EQ, such as people frames and other intelligent camera views. As an alternative, you can create a macro using the Cisco Room Navigator touch controller or a similar device. This macro should switch the camera input between the external camera and the Room Kit EQ's internal camera, enabling you to manually choose the desired camera source. It's important to note that these workarounds might not offer the same functionality as companion mode and may require technical expertise for implementation and adjustments to your existing setup.
