PPDS confirms its commitment to Chromecast built in

The Philips MediaSuite range of hotel TVs from PPDS – Philips Professional Display enables integrated and secure 4K Chromecast content sharing across all current and future models.

PPDS – Philips Professional Display has confirmed its long-term strategic commitment to the inclusion of wireless transmission technology Chromecast built-in On all hospitality TVs Philips MediaSuite, Current & Future, as global sales are expected to increase at 300.000 before the end of the year.

As part of its growing strategic partnership with Google across its portfolio of Android-based solutions, including digital signage, Interactive Screens and TVs for Hospitality and Business, The announcement reinforces Philips MediaSuite's position as the dedicated TV for the hospitality market with a secure Chromecast solution integrated, Designed specifically for the hotel room experience.

PPDS's commitment to Chromecast built-in has been well received by hoteliers and hospitality integrators globally following Google's announcement, Performed on 22 September, that it will discontinue its third-generation external Chromecast, a unit functionally equivalent to that integrated into Philips MediaSuite TVs.

Control the experience

A part of the PPDS strategy is based on putting guests at the center of their in-room entertainment experience, while bringing extensive back-end features, Capabilities (including customization) and cost efficiency. The inclusion of Chromecast built-in in Philips MediaSuite TVs has been a key differentiator in the market, positioning it as the TV of choice for many major hotel groups.

Philips MediaSuite's worldwide sales to exceed 300.000 units by the end of this year, With the series already established as a market benchmark in a growing number of European countries and with North American sales also growing exponentially since the series became available last year.

Philips MediaSuite TVs and the , which also come with Chromecast as standard, They have become a popular choice in student accommodation, Meeting Rooms & Corporate Spaces, bars and restaurants.

TV & Content

Hailed by many as a “Game Changer” for hospitality at its launch in 2019, the inclusion of Chromecast built-in in all Philips MediaSuite TVs remains the complete proposition of integrated entertainment and interactive service, that allows guests to replicate, and even improve, the way they consume their content at home, Inside the hotel room.

At the touch of a button, Guests can wirelessly stream movies, TV shows, music, Photos and even slideshows, stored or accessible through your own personal smart device (mobile, portable, tablet), Directly to the TV, up to 4K resolution.

Now there's more than 10.000 Apps to choose from, like Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube, and new remote services can be added as they become available. This ensures that Philips MediaSuite TVs are ready to keep pace with guest demands in the future.

Safe & Secure Transmission

With Philips MediaSuite TVs designed for professional use, Chromecast built-in solution also benefits from professional-grade security, with connections to the device, and all the data, such as account login information, immediately deleted and closed on exit.

“Philips MediaSuite TVs have been designed around the hotel room experience, understanding and providing the solutions required by both the establishment and its guests. Our goal is to help hoteliers ensure they meet or exceed all expectations, and Chromecast plays an important role in achieving this”, explains Jeroen Verhaeghe, Director of Global Business Development for Hospitality at PPDS.

“Philips MediaSuite raised the bar and changed the perception of TVs in hotels, the services they can offer and how they can be used to improve the guest experience. With the current evolution of Chromecast dongles, Not suitable for use within the hospitality industry, We are honored that Philips MediaSuite is the preferred choice for hotels and businesses looking to offer it integrated to enhance their guest experiences.”

Jan van Hecke, Global Head of Professional Television Products at PPDS, Adds:”Chromecast built-in continues to be an integral part of our global hospitality proposition, to bring ever-evolving experiences to hotel rooms, Like they're at home, and we're thrilled to confirm our long-term commitment to this technology with Google”.

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