LOS
ANGELES, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading
global guest technology provider SONIFI continues to innovate
hospitality technology with the development of a new
commercial-grade enterprise casting solution with Google and LG
Electronics.
The solution includes Google Cast software embedded in LG's
smart hotel TVs so that guests can watch content from their
streaming services without the need for additional hardware in the
room. Google Cast works from both Android and iOS devices to LG's
smart hotel TVs, providing a seamless viewing experience regardless
of OS.
"With embedded casting, it's one less device to install,
configure, manage and monitor in the guest room, creating
operational efficiencies for hotels and a convenient amenity for
guests," said Michael Kosla, Senior
Vice President at LG Business Solutions USA, the hospitality industry's leading TV
provider.
As with SONIFI's current casting solution, STAYCAST, guests pair
their mobile device to the TV with a QR code to stream content from
thousands of apps anytime during their stay without the need to
enter their credentials onto the TV. SONIFI's patented device
isolation technology means guests can only cast to the TVs in their
room, and their secure pairing is automatically disconnected at
checkout.
"We're excited to launch a simple casting deployment option with
the security, reliability and ease of use hotels and guests
expect," said Kara Heermans,
SONIFI's Senior Vice President of User Experience and Product
Management. "It's a great experience for staff and guests alike,
who still get 24/7 support from SONIFI, just like with STAYCAST
today."
SONIFI's STAYCAST casting solution debuted in 2016 and is now
deployed in more than 500,000 rooms around the world.
As an early adoption partner, SONIFI will start deploying the LG
smart TVs with built-in Google Cast this fall.
"With the combined expertise of LG, Google and SONIFI, we have a
real advancement for more efficiently and reliably delivering the
in-room entertainment guests want most," Heermans said. "This
partnership has been a true collaboration, and we're excited to see
it evolve into continued innovation for hospitality as a
whole."
SONIFI will showcase the new built-in Google Cast solution in
booth 2836 at the 2024 HITEC event June 24–27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
About SONIFI
SONIFI is the largest guest
technology provider in hospitality, deployed in more than a million
rooms across 5,000 properties around the world. Global brands,
ownership and management groups, and hotels of all chain scales
trust SONIFI to deliver the best experiences with Wi-Fi,
interactive TV, streaming and in-room entertainment. Learn more
at sonifi.com.
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