PPDS confirms compromise with Chromecast built in

The Philips MediaSuite range of hotel TVs from PPDS – Philips Professional Display allows you to share 4K Chromecast content in an integrated and secure way on 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 televisions Philips MediaSuite, current and future, as global sales are expected to increase by 300.000 before the end of the year.

Within the framework of its growing strategic partnership with Google across its portfolio of Android-based solutions, including digital signage, interactive screens and televisions for hospitality and companies, The announcement reinforces the position of Philips MediaSuite as the television dedicated to the hospitality market that has a secure integrated Chromecast solution, designed specifically for the hotel room experience.

PPDS's commitment to Chromecast built-in has been well received by hoteliers and hospital integrators worldwide after Google's announcement, made on 22 September, that it will discontinue its third generation external Chromecast, a unit functionally equivalent to the one built into Philips MediaSuite televisions.

Control the experience

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

Philips MediaSuite global sales will exceed 300.000 units later 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 televisions and the screen , which also include Chromecast as standard, They have become a popular option in student accommodation, meeting rooms and corporate spaces, bars and restaurants.

Television and content

Hailed by many as a “game changer” for hospitality at its launch in 2019, The inclusion of Chromecast built-in on all Philips MediaSuite TVs continues to be the complete integrated entertainment and interactive service proposition, allowing 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, television shows, music, photos and even presentations, stored on or accessible through your own personal smart device (mobile, portable, tablet), directly to the TV, with a resolution of up to 4K.

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

Safe and 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 upon 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”, explication 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, PPDS Global Director of Professional Television Products, duck:”Chromecast built-in remains an integral part of our overall hospitality proposition, to bring constantly evolving experiences to hotel rooms, as if they were at home, and we are delighted to confirm our long-term commitment to this technology with Google”.