AMSTERDAM | New technology from PPDS has just set a new standard for the hotel television industry. This has the potential to create an easy and user-friendly hotel TV solution.
The exclusive global provider of Phillips Professional Display has announced the launch of a brand-new hotel TV solution.
The Phillips Cast Server, a cutting-edge innovation, is engineered to provide hoteliers and their guests with a flawless and secure casting and app streaming experience, setting it apart from other solutions in the market.
Marking the latest evolution in PPDS’ strategy to deliver a full suite of ‘total solutions’ and cover needs across the hospitality industry. These include an advanced portfolio of hotel TVs, audio solutions, digital signage, dvLED and ePaper.
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Built and designed with simplicity in mind, the TV can be paired with a phone or other mobile device by scanning the QR code displayed on the TV screen without needing to connect to an alternative WiFi network.
Once the pairing process is successful, guests can instantly and securely cast content from their preferred accounts directly onto the TV.
“Expectations from hotel guests continue to evolve, and, in an online world, satisfaction scores and reviews can play a vital role in the success of any hotel and whether rooms are full or remain vacant. The in-room TV is increasingly important in achieving those all-important positive guest experiences and reviews,” said Jeroen Verhaeghe, global business development director for hospitality at PPDS.
“Every hotel set-up is different, and having the options for networking integrations enables more hotels and their guests to enjoy the benefits of our hospitality TVs. That is why we created the Philips Cast Server.”
The Phillips Cast Server can display content within seconds of a guest entering the room. TVs will respond and become active if the universally recognised Chromecast symbol is tapped on their cast app.
They also have access to a GDPR-compliant system that delivers relevant management statistics on the usage of cast applications. This can assist owners in gaining greater insight into guest habits for future decision-making.
According to a recent survey by PPDS, 67 percent of hotels continue to experience staff shortages in 2023, with 12 percent describing themselves as severely understaffed.
The Phillip Cast Server has directly targeted this issue, with hoteliers now able to control and manage TVs and guest experiences without entering the room.
This marks a new era for the hotel TV industry and sets a standard for future innovations.
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