Philips MediaSuite becomes the choice for hospitality with more than 100.000 units sold

The range of televisions Philips MediaSuite for hospitality PPDS, with Chromecast integrated, has surpassed the 100.000 units sold in 2021, becoming the best option for the main hotels in the world.

Presented for the first time in WHEREAS 2019 and on sale throughout the EMEA region since July of the same year, to the range Philips MediaSuite set a new standard of control, personalization and entertainment for the hotel industry, becoming the first professional televisions premium of the world to incorporate Chromecast.

In 2020, was installed in several leading hotels around the world, as well as in hospitals and even in student accommodation (more information about some of these projects published in Digital AV).

The Philips MediaSuite pro range of televisions “was designed with the future in mind, delivering premium image performance and helping hoteliers maximize their return on investment, reducing unnecessary hardware upgrades and replacements, maintaining a consistent experience in all rooms, regardless of age.".

Manufactured with the operating system Android TV OS, these televisions for the sector hospitality of the Philips brand carry the guarantee Extended Lifetime de PPDS, which ensures that all MediaSuite equipment, whether purchased today, last week or even last year, can offer a continuous experience.

The objective of this is to respond to the rhythm of guest expectations, even in how they prefer to view the content: through streaming or traditional visualization, to provide a personalized experience.

Update and improvements

Current customers of the models HFL5014 y HFL6014 Philips MediaSuite received their first complimentary software update in autumn 2020, with the latest features and security improvements from PPDS and third parties – including compatibility with Netflix and voice control Google Assistant.

The update also provides access to thousands of apps on Google Play, like local news, weather and traffic information, as well as the transmission of content from providers such as YouTube, Deezer y Spotify, in addition to Disney+ y Netflix.

The company points out that these innovations have proven to be very beneficial for hoteliers., affected by the current situation, since they offer significant cost savings, both in the present and in the future.

Franck Racapé, vp. EMEA commercial in PPDS, This is what he points out: “When we launched Philips MediaSuite it was the culmination of years of extensive research and discussion with hotels, whether small or multinational groups, with the aim of understanding and offering a solution that meets your own needs and those of your guests, not just for today, but also for the future”.

As this executive remembers, “At that time we did not imagine the financial pressures to which the healthcare sector has been subjected. hospitality due to the global pandemic, and we are delighted that our strategy is able to provide some relief with our 'Extended Lifetime' guarantee, to both new and existing clients”.

The latest update, which includes integration with the Netflix platform, has been “a great success and demonstrates an excellent business case for choosing MediaSuite, with a reduced cost of ownership and with sustainability as the main objective”, Racapé emphasizes.

Positive balance

Thanks to this strategy, the company has recently presented the HFL5114 and HFL6114 Media Suite ranges, with new sizes and more features to offer an improved and more personalized user experience.

Google Assistant voice control functionality, the latest security updates and a more personalized and intelligent selection of content, are some new features.

“We have been overwhelmed by the market response and are delighted that MediaSuite is bringing incredible benefits to more than 100.000 hotel rooms and millions of guests around the world” , Racapé emphasizes.