A television is the design and media center of any hotel room. It’s generally the first thing your guests see, and along with a dependable climatizing system, it has the greatest impact on the overall impression of an establishment. As new technology continues to raise guest expectations, upgrading to devices like hospitality TVs is key to keeping up with the times.

Hoteliers must meet or exceed the technology that their guests already have in their living rooms. As new technology continues to raise guest expectations, upgrading to devices like SMART TVs is key. There are, of course, other amenities and hospitality appliances that make the difference. For the purpose of this article, we'll focus on hospitality televisions.

Five IT considerations for the Smart TV to create a media-centric hotel room.

1) Design – TV design for hoteliers comes down to maximizing the guest experience. It's essential to provide a living room environment within the constraints of room size and setup. Room size should always be taken into consideration when choosing the right size TV.

The set up of the room is going to dictate which televisions work best in the space. Use the space as a foundation for finding the right set to enhance your guest's stay.

2) Technology – Implementing the latest display technologies helps reduce energy consumption, providing cost savings that can add up in the long run.

FYI: here's a brief article regarding hotel energy management. It explains how you can save on energy expenses at your hospitality business.

3) Smart / Internet Connected TV – Keeping up with consumer expectations for a Smart TV experience is critical to guest satisfaction. Especially now with so many options for connected apps and other personalized experiences.

4) Content Management – Unleashing the best content available requires the proper digital rights management (DRM) and infrastructure.

Effective DRM solutions are necessary to provide the latest content. Utilize software DRM to save money, increase reliability, enhance quality, simplify administration/remediation.

Benefits of IP vs. Coax

• Eliminates Set-Top Boxes

• Cost Effective

• Simplifies Install

• Future-Proof Centralized Management/Updates

5) Mobile Device Support and Screen Sharing – Built-in screen sharing technologies allow users to bring their own media. It eliminates the need for hotels to supply in-room speakers and docks for mobile devices. There are hotel casting systems that can really make the difference for your guests. They also are safe and reliable to build trust with your customers during their stay.

Why not help them feel right at home with these great options?

Questions About Hospitality TVs and Hospitality Tech Products?

Feel free to contact our hospitality technology team directly. We're happy to help with any inquiries you may have and point you in the right direction.