PPDS presents its new line of professional TV Philips MediaSuite

The new TVs Philips MediaSuite with Chromecast PPDS incorporate the innovations of its range for hospitality in an almost bezel-free design, with the latest Android software and security, greater energy and hygiene efficiency.

The professional TV provider, digital signage and Led display solutions PPDS has incorporated the latest evolution of its range for hospitality in its advanced series Premium 4K Philips MediaSuite.

The latest additions to the growing Philips MediaSuite family with operating system Android TV include the new series MediaSuite 6214U and a 55" variant to the MediaSuite 5214U range, "providing flexibility of choice, unprecedented quality and savings opportunities for the hospitality industry", as the company assures.

Considered as the most complete hotel entertainment solution on the market, these new TVs combine all the features of the previous high-end models, "as well as the latest market research to ensure that all current and future needs are met, including design-related, hygiene and visual impairments, thus guaranteeing an unparalleled experience".

Energy efficiency also remains an important factor in these models.. In addition to a long service life that allows companies to benefit from the latest features and functionalities, minimizing the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Each of the new MediaSuite has a label of energy efficiency with F rating, and the 75" model with a classification E, the best in the market currently according to the company's data.

New design, experiences and options

Available in sizes of 43, 50, 58, 65 and 75 Inch, the range MediaSuite 6214U, that can be mounted on the wall, offers the most elegant design (in anthracite color) and the highest energy efficiency of PPDS to date, with a luminosity of 400 Nits, resolution 4K UHD and almost without bezels.

As a complement to this range, The new one MediaSuite 5214U 55" brings a new size option to the existing family of 43" and 50" which was introduced last year. With a new black design with virtually no bezels, this model offers a brightness of 350 Nits, 4K UHD image quality and equipped with an elegant table stand, although it can also be wall mounted.

With this latest release, total number of PPDS Philips MediaSuite TVs amounts to eleven, in sizes ranging from 19" to 75", with options to suit a wide variety of budgets and environments, whether for a global hotel chain or a small guest house.

Jeroen Verhaeghe, international business manager for Hospitality and 'the mastermind' behind this range, explains that "since its launch in 2019, Philips MediaSuite has redefined the role of hotel TV, setting a new standard of control, personalization and choice of entertainment for the guest, while providing control and management options for backend previously unimaginable to really allow hoteliers to take control of the experience they want to offer".

For this manager, "Philips MediaSuite has become the preferred choice of many of the world's leading hotel chains., becoming a leader in the Nordic market, DACH and, more recently, Benelux. The launch of the new 6214U series, and the addition of a 55" model to the MediaSuite 5214U family builds on our strategy to support our customers and react to their needs.".

Hygiene guarantee

Just like previous models, the new MediaSuite TVs can be managed remotely using the exclusive PPDS CMND platform. Being designed with the Android operating system, the firmware can be updated regularly with the latest features, functionalities and security.

Since hygiene is of vital importance to both hoteliers and guests, Philips MediaSuite 6214U TVs have a Philips Premium hygienic remote control, made of antimicrobial materials.

The design of the controller is completely cavity-free – including the absence of embossed buttons and an anti-theft cover for the batteries., allowing for quick and easy cleaning and reducing the risk of spreading germs and bacteria.

In addition, on MediaSuite TVs running Android TV, the remote controls have a Google Assistant microphone very secure that allows guests the option to control popular services, how Netflix and YouTube, via voice-activated commands, as well as with dedicated shortcut buttons.

MediaSuite remote controls can also include the Google Talkback, that provides spoken words and other sound commentary so users who require assistance know what's on the screen. Longer battery life also helps reduce staff interventions and costs.

As he points out Jan Van Hecke, PPDS Global Professional TV Product Manager, "Hygiene has never been more important or monitored. The remote control can accommodate, without regular cleaning, some very unpleasant and potentially harmful inhabitants. It's a serious issue.. With our hygienic remote controls we want to help guests and hotel staff enjoy an environment as safe and clean as possible.".

No wires or extra costs

with Chromecast built-in included as standard on all Philips MediaSuite TVs, who were the first to have it when they performed in 2019, guests using mediaSuite 6214U models will be able to broadcast and enjoy movies, Videos, presentations and much more in 4K resolution from your own personal device (Android, ios), con mayor control sobre cómo y cuándo desean consumir contenidos.

In addition, la inclusión de Chromecast built-in erradica el antiestético hardware externo y elimina el riesgo de robo, a la vez que mantiene el cableado al mínimo para que las instalaciones sean más seguras y limpias.

También elimina las inversiones adicionales en hardware, las instalaciones (sin descargas de aplicaciones), los costes de mantenimiento y los acuerdos de licencia, que se estiman en más de 100 euros por televisor, además de ofrecer a los usuarios emitir con confianza, con la seguridad de que sus datos se borrarán del televisor cuando abandonen el hotel.

Los usuarios tienen acceso seguro a miles de aplicaciones populares en Google Play, incluidos servicios populares como las noticias locales, el tiempo y la información sobre el tráfico, junto con la transmisión de contenidos de proveedores como YouTube, Deezer and Spotify, as well as Disney+ and Apple TV+.

Los televisores MediaSuite también están preparados para Netflix, lo que permite a los usuarios disfrutar de todas sus películas favoritas en esta plataforma de streaming a través de una única aplicación integrada.

Evolución e innovación

“Las necesidades y demandas de nuestros socios y sus clientes nunca dejan de evolucionar, ya sea por la forma o el momento en que la gente elige ver los contenidos – subraya Verhaeghe-. Es imprescindible que vayamos un paso por delante para asegurarnos de que no sólo estamos preparados y listos para atender las necesidades de hoy, sino para adaptarnos inmediatamente en caso de que el entorno cambie repentinamente o evolucione mañana”.

As this manager adds, “con Philips MediaSuite 6214U y 5124U ayudamos a que el huésped tenga el control de sus experiencias. Ya sea viendo la televisión lineal, poniéndose al día con sus programas en streaming o transmitiendo contenidos desde su propio dispositivo personal a la gran pantalla, MediaSuite les permite sentirse como en casa”.

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