Atlona Omega 2 Series Streamlines Media Connectivity
New presentation hardware allows homeowners to consolidate video, data, and power into one cable behind displays.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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Atlona has expanded its Omega 2 series of presentation products, a new line designed to simplify home and office media setups. The series utilizes HDBaseT 3.0 technology to consolidate video, data, and power transmission into a single cable connection.
Why it matters
This release helps homeowners and professionals streamline media installations by reducing the hardware clutter often found behind wall-mounted displays. The design specifically targets ease of use by enabling device connection and laptop charging through a single interface.
The new hardware includes the AT-OME2-E2321-WP wall plate offering 60W charging and the AT-OME2-R2742 4x2 switcher featuring a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 backplane. These components support high-bandwidth 4K/60 4:4:4 video transmission over a single Cat 6A cable.
The players
Atlona
A manufacturer specializing in high-end AV connectivity and signal management solutions for professional and residential integration.
The details
The system streamlines room aesthetics by using a single Cat 6A cable to manage video, USB 2.0 data, and Gigabit Ethernet simultaneously. Bi-directional power over HDBaseT further simplifies the install by allowing a single power supply to energize both the transmitter and receiver. These design choices aim to minimize the physical footprint of control boxes typically hidden behind large displays.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Atlona announced the expansion of the Omega Series line.
The Home Front
This release follows the industry shift toward simplifying home media infrastructure through the HDBaseT 3.0 standard. It moves away from complex, multi-cable runs in favor of consolidated connectivity for modern high-resolution displays.
If you are planning an upgrade to your home theater or office display, consider whether your current cable infrastructure supports HDBaseT 3.0 requirements. Consult with a professional integrator to determine if these new components can reduce the number of cables running behind your display.
The takeaway
The Omega 2 series focuses on reducing cable clutter by centralizing data, video, and power into one transmission path. When planning a new media installation, prioritize hardware that utilizes modern standards like HDBaseT to keep your display area clean and future-proofed.
Further reading
For more on managing high-end media setups at home, explore the Home Entertainment section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Systemscontractor.
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