Philips PDS brings to its MediaSuite range for hospitality the free update of Android P

Among other features, includes google assistant, Integrated Netflix and the latest professional-grade security patches for all new and existing customers in the HFL5014 and HFL6014 ranges.

MediaSuite's range of TVs Philips Professional Display Solutions for the sector Hospitality HFL5014 and 6014, Google certified, integrate now the free update for Android, which offers new entertainment features, control and security to new and existing models, while extending the shelf life of the product, your ROI and sustainability.

As part of Philips PDS' commitment to support this industry with its professional TV MediaSuite (used in hotels, Bars, restaurants, corporate areas of stadiums, as well as in healthcare settings) and “extending the useful life” of your systems, the company offers regular updates to offer a high-performance experience in each room, regardless of when the TV was purchased.

Jeroen Verhaeghe, Global Product Manager for Professional TV at Philips PDS, points out that "we do not believe in limiting the latest and best features to the new Philips models. We want our customers to be able to offer the best experience at all times, not just when your TVs need to be replaced. We hope our strategy will bring some relief to this industry, both today and in the future".

Future-proof update

Now available, the latest Android update 9 for these TV can be installed remotely, using Philips PDS' exclusive CMND control and management platform, or manually via software downloaded to a company's dedicated USB stick.

The Philips MediaSuite range was shown for the first time on the market during ISE 2019 (more data in Digital AV), setting a new hospitality industry standard to deliver best-in-class 4K performance, in addition to a wide range of firsts on professional television.

These additions include Chromecast, access to thousands of apps through the Google Play Store and extensive remote customization and backend control and management capabilities.

Android P further enhances all the existing features currently enjoyed by hoteliers and guests at establishments around the world, and incorporates others to meet customer expectations regarding the way they decide to access and consume content.

Improvements include:

• Netflix: announced on ISE 2020, the Android update 9 will make TVs for the hospitality mediasuite sector the first in the world to include this integrated platform as a team, allowing the 193 millions of subscribers of the streaming service enjoy all its contents through their screen in the room.
• Disney+: with more than 60,5 millions of subscribers, Disney+ streaming app provides access to the latest favorite movies and TV shows under the umbrella of this brand, including Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic.
• Google Assistant: that has become a common element in people's lives. With Android P, guests will have the optional convenience of controlling their TV and accessing online information (news, time, local information, Etc.) through his voice. In addition, the new design of the Philips PDS remote control also brings more security, since the Google assistant is only activated (Listen to me) after first pressing a dedicated button, with a flashing light indicating whether or not it is operational.
• Security Patches: all TVs will include the latest Google Android security updates, as well as those of Philips PDS, making MediaSuite Pro TVs one of the safest on the market right now, providing peace of mind to hotels and their guests.

"The Android P update is much more than just a new software version," says Verhaeghe., as it improves the entire platform and is a real game changer for the industry, the way companies think about technology and the regularity with which that technology is replaced".

Together with MediaSuite" and our extended lifetime warranty, hotel TVs improve over time, ensuring a higher return on investment and maximum television experience, no commitments, for every guest in every room", Adds.

Future-focused sustainability

Extending product life through these software updates brings greater benefits to the hotel industry and more, reducing e-waste, as well as improving return on investment.

So says Franck Racape, Vp. EMEA salesperson at Philips PDS: "We are committed to creating a more sustainable path for the audiovisual industry. One that brings benefits to all our customers, reducing the carbon footprint and the effects we are seeing of all kinds of waste. From reimagining packaging to extending the shelf life of products, sustainability is a key requirement for our customers and a clear result achieved with these updates".

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