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  • ADI | Snap One Extends Outdoor Entertainment to More Places with New Line of Full Sun 4K Smart TVs

    ADI | Snap One Extends Outdoor Entertainment to More Places with New Line of Full Sun 4K Smart TVs

    ADI | Snap One have launched the new SunBrite Solis series, a line of 4K smart TVs built for full-sun outdoor use. Designed to perform in direct sunlight, these TVs feature ultra-bright 1,500-nit displays, anti-glare screens, and rugged IP55 weatherproof durability. With the latest Eco Bright Outdoor Tech, these TVs ensure crystal-clear visuals even in tough outdoor conditions, making them ideal for patios, rooftops, and poolside setups.

    For IT and AV integrators, Solis offers installer-friendly enhancements like a redesigned media bay with AC outlets, webOS smart interface, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and integration with OvrC Pro for remote system management. The lineup aligns with rising demand in the outdoor entertainment segment, allowing professionals to deliver smart, connected, and reliable AV solutions in outdoor environments.

    ADI | Snap One unveiled the new SunBrite Solis outdoor 4K smart TV series engineered specifically for placement in direct sunlight. Designed to deliver enhanced image quality, better durability, and improved connectivity, the Solis series expands opportunities for customers to create unforgettable outdoor entertainment experiences for end users.

    “SunBrite’s new Solis TVs are a step forward in outdoor entertainment,” said Jason Winchester, SVP Chief Product Officer. “They combine all the advanced features our integrators expect with several key innovations, including improved brightness, anti-glare screens, and enhanced durability. With Solis, customers can install outdoor TVs anywhere—even in full sunlight—without sacrificing performance or longevity. These feature advancements also come with improved price points which make the new Solis SunBrite desirable.”

    Combining SunBrite’s legendary IP55-rated weatherproof durability with Eco Bright Outdoor Technology, the Solis TVs offer an impressive and enjoyable outdoor viewing experience. Featuring 1,500 nits of 4K60 brightness, Solis ensures vivid, crystal-clear visuals even in direct sunlight. The innovative High TNI Eco Bright Outdoor Tech improves screen performance in adverse temperatures and direct sunlight ensuring display functionality.

    Enhanced Features for Seamless Integration
    The Solis series offers an array of installer-friendly features that enhance the installation experience for integrators. The redesigned media bay includes brand new features like a 110V AC outlet and multiple mounting points to easily power and secure devices, enabling easy integration of AV accessories such as streaming devices and media players. The TV’s robust design accommodates versatile streaming with webOS smart interface along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, voice control, and advanced integration with the OvrC Pro platform for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and system management.

    Meeting Growing Market Demands
    The outdoor entertainment categories are among the fastest-growing sectors in the custom integration industry. The Solis series was designed to address these trends head-on, providing integrators with a product that meets evolving customer demands and provides refined features for better integrator experiences.

    “With Solis, our customers can confidently deliver high-quality outdoor viewing experiences for any environment, whether it’s a sunny patio, poolside lounge, or rooftop deck,” Jason added. “These TVs not only meet the unique viewing requirements of every customer and the diverse needs of different regions, but also reinforce Snap One and ADI’s commitment to innovation and quality.”

    The new product line complements the company’s increasingly robust offering of outdoor solutions including lighting, audio, networking and more, to help customers create highly customizable and functional, outdoor entertainment experiences.

    SunBrite Solis 4K Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs will be available in the U.S., Canada, and LATAM in 49-, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes at both ADI and Snap One.

  • Alfalite launches SKYPIX, a new ceiling-mounted LED panel for virtual production environments

    Alfalite launches SKYPIX, a new ceiling-mounted LED panel for virtual production environments

    Alfalite, Europe’s only LED display manufacturer, has launched SKYPIX®, an innovative ceiling-mounted LED panel specially designed for virtual production (VP XR) environments. This next-gen panel combines high-brightness RGB video playback with an integrated white lighting channel, creating more natural and immersive lighting from above. With features like 3.9 mm pixel pitch, 9,000 nits brightness, and precise lighting control, SKYPIX enhances realism while being energy-efficient and studio-friendly.

    One of SKYPIX’s standout innovations is its Invisible Marker (IM) system, which replaces physical tracking markers with metadata-embedded virtual markers, simplifying real-time camera tracking and eliminating synchronization issues. The solution is built for professionals in film, TV, broadcast, and live event production who need seamless integration between visuals, lighting, and tracking systems, allowing creators to focus more on storytelling and less on technical hurdles.

    Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED displays, announces the launch of SKYPIX® RGBW & IM, a new series of ceiling-mounted LED panels designed specifically for virtual production (VP XR) environments. This new solution introduces a capability previously unseen in the industry: combining RGB video playback with an integrated white lighting channel to deliver more natural, coherent, and adaptable scenes from above.

    With a 3.9 mm pixel pitch, up to 9,000 nits of RGB brightness, and a 7,680 Hz refresh rate, SKYPIX offers precise light control, a color temperature range between 3,200–6,504ºK, and a TM-30 color rendering index (Ra) of 90. Its average power consumption of just 35W (90W max) makes it an energy-efficient option for long studio sessions.

    A standout feature of SKYPIX is its Invisible Marker (IM) system, which replaces traditional physical tracking markers with a virtual, invisible sticker compatible with existing tracking technologies. This system ensures accurate, real-time synchronization and allows for the configuration of customizable IM constellations that embed metadata directly into the shoot.

    Lighting control is managed through a dedicated application that enables real-time adjustment of both color and intensity—by zone or by pixel—with user-defined presets tailored to production needs.

    “With SKYPIX, we’re taking the integration of image and light within virtual production volumes one step further,” says Luis Garrido, Executive Director of Alfalite. “We listened to studios and lighting technicians to create a panel that not only displays content, but also lights the scene with unprecedented realism and communicates with the broader production system. It eliminates the maintenance and synchronization issues associated with traditional tracking markers. Once again, we’re surprising the market with a cutting-edge solution unlike anything previously available for film, television, advertising, and broadcast. It’s a tool designed to let creators focus on storytelling without compromising technical precision.”

    The SKYPIX series is aimed at film, TV, advertising, live event, and broadcast productions working within VP XR environments, reinforcing Alfalite’s commitment to developing purpose-built solutions for this rapidly evolving sector.

  • New DisplayNote/LG Partnership Brings Simpler, More Secure Meetings to Enterprise Teams Across the US

    New DisplayNote/LG Partnership Brings Simpler, More Secure Meetings to Enterprise Teams Across the US

    LG Electronics has partnered with DisplayNote to make enterprise meetings smoother and more secure across the US. LG will now bundle DisplayNote’s Launcher, Omni, and Montage software on its Windows-based interactive displays and OPS devices. This means users can start meetings with just one tap, no tech struggles, no confusion, while IT teams get remote control over settings, updates, and security.

    This collaboration simplifies the meeting experience and reduces IT workload. For businesses, it adds instant value to LG displays, helping teams stay productive without the usual tech headaches. It’s all about making meetings faster to start, easier to manage, and safer for everyone involved.

    Enterprise teams across the US will soon find it easier to run productive, secure meetings, thanks to a new collaboration between DisplayNote and LG Electronics.

    As part of this agreement, LG will bundle DisplayNote’s Launcher, Omni, and Montage software on its Windows based interactive displays and OPS devices, offering enterprise customers a ready-to-go solution for hybrid meetings. For end users, meetings begin with one tap. For IT teams, it’s less complexity, more control.

    Meeting Rooms That Run Themselves
    For users juggling remote participants, screen sharing, or unfamiliar rooms, starting a meeting shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. This new LG bundle delivers a consistent, familiar interface that gives teams instant access to their meetings, video calls, and essential tools, no learning curve, no IT requests.

    Simpler for IT, Smoother for Everyone
    For IT teams, the value is just as clear. Built-in software gives them the ability to lock down settings, automate cleanups, and roll out updates remotely, reducing manual intervention and ensuring rooms are always secure and consistent, no matter the location.

    “For LG, Launcher was a natural fit,” said Ed Morgan, CEO of DisplayNote. “It gives end users a familiar experience and gives IT full control behind the scenes. Everyone gets what they need, without the usual back and forth.”

    Built-In Value for Enterprise Buyers
    The partnership also supports LG’s broader strategy to grow its enterprise footprint in the US. Pre-installing DisplayNote gives resellers and buyers a clear reason to choose LG, offering a product that doesn’t just look good, but performs from day one.

    Andy Chien, the LG US Sr. Manager explained: “This is about more than displays. It’s about helping enterprise teams get the most from every meeting, without wasting time or risking security.”

    Whether it’s IT saving hours each week or employees starting meetings without delay, this collaboration helps enterprise teams focus on the work, not the tech.

  • PPDS unveils new all-in-one Philips dvLED and digital signage displays, plus signs ‘landmark’ strategic global alliance with Shure at InfoComm 2025.

    PPDS unveils new all-in-one Philips dvLED and digital signage displays, plus signs ‘landmark’ strategic global alliance with Shure at InfoComm 2025.

    At InfoComm 2025, PPDS made a major impact by unveiling its latest innovations in digital signage and dvLED technology under the Philips brand. The headline product, the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All-In-One, features a foldable, height-adjustable design for easy mobility and setup, ideal for classrooms, corporate spaces, and events. PPDS also introduced the rugged Philips Signage 6000 Series (P-Line) for demanding environments like kitchens, airports, and transport hubs, delivering 24/7 UHD performance with robust protection against dust, heat, and wear.

    The company also announced a global strategic alliance with Shure, integrating Philips Professional Displays with Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits to offer premium, all-in-one AV conferencing solutions. Designed to simplify deployment in spaces like boardrooms, classrooms, and government offices, this partnership brings together Shure’s superior audio and PPDS’ visual displays, with seamless remote management through ShureCloud and Philips Wave.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, last week completed one of its biggest and most significant InfoComm shows to date, announcing a new range of digital signage and dvLED AIO displays, plus a ‘landmark’ global alliance with leading audio company, Shure.

    Housed on the Philips booth 3351 inside Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, PPDS reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all market verticals, with indoor and outdoor solutions for retail, education, corporate, transportation, hospitality, food and beverage, public venues and more.

    New products unveiled during the three-day show included the 135” foldable and height-adjustable Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One, alongside the ultra-durable Philips Signage 6000 Series (P-Line), for installations in more challenging environments.

    Philips Unite LED 6000 Series AIO

    The stylish and imposing Philips Unite LED 6000 Series (135HDL6015IA) All In One delivers a true masterclass in visual performance, sustainable design, and mechanical engineering, overcoming many of the traditional limitations and obstacles faced by other AIO models in the marketplace, notably around mobility and accessibility.

    Ideal for businesses – such as classrooms, auditoriums, and corporate environments – the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One amalgamates cutting-edge Chip on Board (COB) technology with a

    fine 1.5mm pixel pitch for ultra-reliable, ultra-sharp visuals, from spectacular video to intricate meeting room presentations.

    Inspired by the solutions PPDS has developed for its partner, Oracle Red Bull Racing, the new Philips Unite LED 6000 Series is the first in the AIO family to debut an innovative foldable design.

    Designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind, the foldable structure removes all obstacles around transportation, whether being installed for the first time or as it is transferred between rooms, by easily fitting through any standard-sized doors or in elevators.

    Adding an extra level of convenience, the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series will also become available with a flight case, allowing it to be easily and compactly stored when not in use, and making it a breeze to move and redeploy on demand. This is ideal for rental use purposes, for exhibitions, or for when transportation between different buildings is required.

    To accommodate all possibilities and room types – including sloping environments or areas with rising seating, such as a lecture theatre or auditorium – the Philips 135HDL6015IA features a motorised trolley enabling smooth and safe electric lifting, also supporting its portability.

    Philips Signage 6000 Series (P-Line)

    The ultra-durable Philips Signage 6000 Series (P-Line) brings unrivalled UHD 24/7 performance and reliability for installations in the most challenging environments.

    PPDS’ most powerful, flexible, and durable digital signage model to date, the display adds a wave of enhanced visual opportunities for businesses operating in rigorous and demanding conditions, such as kitchens, transport hubs, shopping centres, and beyond.

    Available in 43”, 50”, 55”, and 65” size variants, the portrait or landscape mountable Philips Signage 6000 Series combines the latest innovations and advances in visual technology, remote management, and hardware design for around-the-clock operation.

    Designed to withstand the test of time, the Philips Signage 6000 Series is built with a robust metal casing and features conformal coating and IP5X ingress protection. Whether grappling with physical or often troublesome airborne pollutants, such as dust, moisture, or diesel emissions, mechanical wear, or poor ventilation (often found in train stations), the Philips Signage 6000 Series stands strong.

    Furthermore, the display can function seamlessly in even the most extreme temperatures, from 0 to 40 °C and at altitudes of 3000 meters (9,840 feet).

    It also features enhanced brightness (up to 800 nits) for powerful performance and better visibility in brighter conditions, including sunlight.

    Shure PPDS’ collaboration with Shure – announced and signed live on the Philips booth – combines the power of Philips Professional Displays with Shure’s premium audio system, to deliver the industry’s most advanced range of full room audio visual solutions, for seamless user experiences.

    Bringing unparalleled integrated experiences to a variety of collaborative settings and spaces – from boardrooms and mission-critical government departments to school classrooms and university lecture theatres – the collaboration integrates a robust range of Philips Professional Displays with Android SoC together with Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits.

    Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits have been designed exclusively to drive collaboration in small, medium, and large spaces with simple and secure Microsoft Teams Rooms conferencing kits.

    For the first time, IntelliMix Room Kits, selected depending on specific needs and requirements, including room size and population – are a proven solution with the Philips Signage 4050 (Q-Line), Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign, Philips Signage 4650 (D-Line) or Philips Collaboration 4152 (E-Line) displays, plus a yet to be announced range of Philips Unite LED AIO displays, at launch. More compatible displays will be announced in due course.

    The collaboration will also benefit from a range of remote management capabilities. This will include full compatibility and integration of Shure’s cloud management system, ShureCloud, with Philips Wave – PPDS’ cloud-based remote device management platform – to support discovery, and soon to come control, of Shure devices, streamlining configuration and maintenance processes.

    Customers of PPDS and Shure can bundle visual clarity with optimised audio for effortless deployment, management, and scalability.

  • LG Showcases Across The Board Innovation In Hospitality TV at HITEC 2025

    LG Showcases Across The Board Innovation In Hospitality TV at HITEC 2025

    At HITEC 2025, LG Electronics USA showcased a full spectrum of innovations designed to elevate the hospitality experience while improving hotel operations. From affordable new 4K smart TVs with Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, to high-end OLED displays and the upgraded Pro:Centric platform, LG is offering tailored solutions for every level of the hospitality industry. These updates are not just about entertainment, they enable guest personalization, centralized control, and remote management across properties.

    LG also introduced advanced monetization tools like built-in ad features, and demoed future-forward tech including a transparent OLED display with an AI concierge for interactive guest engagement. Public spaces benefit from Pro:Centric Catena, a simple system that allows staff to control multiple TVs and lets guests stream audio to personal devices without apps. Altogether, LG is delivering a unified, smart, and scalable ecosystem for hoteliers to boost efficiency, revenue, and guest satisfaction.

    LG Electronics USA is using the stage of HITEC 2025 to help hotel owners reduce costs, maximize operational efficiencies, leverage new revenue opportunities, and enhance the guest experience with an expanded line of smart hotel TVs, a new version of its award-winning Pro:Centric platform, and exciting new monetization programs.

    “LG isn’t just talking about the future of hospitality—we’re showing it,” said Jake Benner, Senior Director of Hospitality at LG Electronics USA. “At HITEC 2025, hoteliers can see firsthand how LG is transforming TVs and displays into guest experience enhancers, revenue generators, and operational workhorses.”

    Smart Hotel TVs, From Entry-Level to Executive: Every Room, Every Stay

    LG provides the widest range of digital displays with commercial-grade durability, from industry-leading interactive guest-room TVs to desktop monitors, wayfinding displays, large-format displays, breathtaking video walls and revolutionary LG OLED displays.

    At HITEC 2025, LG is furthering this commitment with the introduction of its new UK660 Series of 4K Ultra-HD Smart TVs that are built for affordability. Available in screen sizes from 43 to 65-inches, the UK660 Series combines elegant design and affordability with premium features like Netflix certification and built-in dual casting with Apple AirPlay and Google Cast—a first for any hospitality TV at this price point.

    Even as it expands the market for its Pro:Centric based Smart TVs, LG remains the only brand offering OLED TVs designed for hospitality, bringing unmatched color, contrast, and design to high-end rooms and suites.

    Pro:Centric Platform Solutions for Every Hospitality Strategy

    LG’s industry-leading Pro:Centric platforms are also on display at this year’s show, including:

    • Pro:Centric Direct – Enables customized welcome screens, on-screen promotions, IoT integrations, and remote TV management.
    • Pro:Centric Stay – Designed for brand loyalty and personalization, this powerful extension delivers tailored, data-driven experiences for short term rentals that build guest satisfaction and brand affinity.
    • Pro:Centric Cloud – Scales content and control capabilities across multi-property portfolios, giving brands a centralized solution for consistency and efficiency.

    What’s more, LG is also showcasing that its Smart Hotel TVs support both Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, enabling guests to easily share content from their Apple and Android devices directly to the TV screen.

    Monetization That Matters

    LG can embed revenue-generating tools directly into its platforms, offering client-side ad insertion for targeted ads in live streams, banner ads promoting amenities or offers, and LG Channels, which deliver IP-based content with built-in ad opportunities.

    “These tools don’t just enhance the guest experience—they directly support hotel profitability,” said Benner.

    Catena: Bringing Control to Shared Spaces

    LG is also showcasing Pro:Centric Catena, a powerful system designed specifically for public-area display management in bars, restaurants, gyms, and lounges. Catena allows staff to easily control and group TVs via a simple, web-based interface—adjusting channels and settings across multiple displays from a tablet or desktop. At the same time, guests can conveniently select and receive TV audio on their mobile devices through a web-based interface—no app required. Operable on LG’s Smart IPTV commercial displays, Catena supports both HD and 4K UHD resolutions and delivers a dramatically improved experience for staff and guests alike in shared hospitality environments.

    The Future: Transparent OLED Meets AI Concierge

    Offering a glimpse of what’s next, LG is previewing a 30-inch transparent OLED display with an AI assistant in collaboration with Invisible Arts, an AI pioneer that specializes in advanced AI-driven training, simulation, and immersive technology solutions. The company develops adaptive synthetic environments, leveraging AI, machine learning, and human-synthetic interactions to enhance customer engagement, decision-making, skills training, and operational readiness.

    From recognizing returning guests and tailoring experiences to their preferences, to assisting front desk staff by answering common questions or managing check-in, the display is designed to act as a digital concierge or virtual assistant that can help reduce the operational challenges faced by many commercial customers while improving consumer satisfaction by interacting with a synthetic human that is both effective and friendly. In guest rooms, the display can also act as a personal assistant, concierge, or even a digital butler, offering customized service and anticipating guest needs based on their profile.

    “Add it all up and it becomes clear that LG is the one full solutions provider that every hotel owner and brand can rely upon,” Benner concluded. “LG remains the only hospitality display provider offering OLED TVs for hotel environments, a full TV lineup from economy to luxury, native dual casting with Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, seamless third-party integration, a suite of monetization tools, and the loyalty-building power of Pro:Centric Stay. With the most complete ecosystem in the industry, LG is redefining what’s possible for hospitality displays—at every level of the market.”

  • LG Debuts ‘Pro:Centric+’ To Transform Hotel Tvs Into Business-Driving Platforms

    LG Debuts ‘Pro:Centric+’ To Transform Hotel Tvs Into Business-Driving Platforms

    At HITEC 2025, LG Electronics unveiled Pro:Centric+, the latest evolution of its hotel TV platform that transforms in-room displays into business tools. Designed for IT efficiency, it simplifies installation, allows wireless setup via smartphones, and supports integration with third-party services like energy management, staff safety, advertising, and device monitoring, reducing operational complexity and cost.

    With partners like Anacove and TraknProtect already on board, LG is showcasing how Pro:Centric+ can boost hotel safety, improve energy savings, and open new revenue streams through native ad placement and guest engagement features. Backward compatibility with existing LG commercial TVs ensures IT teams can deploy upgrades without hardware overhauls, making this an efficient and scalable solution for hospitality businesses.

    Hospitality television leader LG Electronics is once again redefining the role of the hotel television with the debut of Pro:Centric+, the next generation of its award-winning Pro:Centric hotel TV platform that turns in-room displays into powerful business tools. Unveiled at HITEC 2025 (June 16–19, Booth #3805), Pro:Centric+ enables easy and seam-less integration of third-party services and dramatically simplifies installation and management—requiring far less technical expertise.

    “With Pro:Centric+ the TV becomes more than a piece of glass. It shifts the conversation from in-room TVs as guest amenities to essential business infrastructure,” said Jake Benner, Senior Direc-tor of Hospitality at LG Electronics North America. “This platform helps hotels reduce operating costs, increase safety and unlock new revenue streams through the addition of easy to install and manage third party services — while simplifying deployment and support.”

    Unlike supervisory apps that sit atop traditional platforms, Pro:Centric+ allows for multiple best-in-class third-party services to run natively within the system. Once vetted by LG, services can operate independently but harmoniously, opening new possibilities for operational efficiency, guest engagement and cost savings.

    Examples of services that can be integrated onto the Pro:Centric+ platform include energy man-agement where the Pro:Centric device is aware of the guest room status and manages the temper-ature based on the status to improve energy savings, client-side advertising insertion where the service dynamically inserts advertising into the linear content for monetization, casting services like Google Cast or AirPlay, location services where the Pro:Centric devices are location aware and can aide in asset tracking like luggage and service carts, and Wi-Fi monitoring where the Pro:Centric devices continuously monitor the guest network within each room to proactively iden-tify problems.

    Energy and Safety Solutions Showcase Platform’s Versatility

    At HITEC 2025, LG is demonstrating integrations with Anacove and TraknProtect to showcase the platform’s versatility. Anacove brings AI-enabled smart thermostats, toilet leak detectors, asset tracking and staff safety alert tags – all monitored through a single interface that ties directly into the hotel’s property management system. TraknProtect enhances employee safety with wearable buttons that allow staff working alone to send alerts when needed. Together, these integrations

    illustrate how Pro:Centric+ can help hotels save energy, improve efficiency, streamline operations and create safer environments for guests and employees.

    “Anacove’s AI-enabled energy and operations management solutions can reduce energy waste and costs while improving the safety and operational efficiencies of a hotel’s operations,” said Benner. “And TraknProtect’s safety buttons provide a new level of safety for hotel employees who are working alone. Both demonstrate how the Pro:Centric+ platform can be leveraged to benefit ho-teliers. We expect many more third-party service providers to take advantage of the Pro:Centric+ platform’s capabilities.”

    New Web Interface Means Simplified Setup, Smarter Management

    The new Pro:Centric+ Web Management Interface eliminates clunky remote-control-based con-figuration. Instead, hotel staff can use smartphones or tablets to wirelessly provision devices, enter setup details and perform maintenance—often without stepping inside the hotel room.

    “Provisioning can be done remotely, even from the hallway,” said Benner. “This is a major ad-vance in ease of use and labor efficiency.” Pro:Centric+ is backward compatible with LG com-mercial TVs running webOS 5.0 and newer, extended the value of hotels’ prior investments.

    Advertising and Monetization Programs Benefit Owners and Brands

    In addition to the launch of the Pro:Centric+ platform and the first third-party service integrations at HITEC, LG is highlighting a range of advertising and monetization programs that can benefit hotel owners and brands, including Client-Side Ad Insertion, Banner Ads, and LG Channels.

    “We’re committed to being a long-term business solutions partner to hoteliers,” said Benner. “Pro:Centric+ makes in-room TVs smarter, more connected, and easier to install and manage, and our monetization programs aim to help make hotels and brands more profitable through the crea-tion of new revenue streams. This commitment to providing everything a hotel needs to grow in today’s hospitality market is what separates LG from every other commercial display provider.”

  • Samsung Debuts New Hotel TV Lineup at HITEC 2025 to Elevate the Connected Guest Journey

    Samsung Debuts New Hotel TV Lineup at HITEC 2025 to Elevate the Connected Guest Journey

    Samsung Electronics is unveiling its new 2025 Hospitality TV (HTV) lineup at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, showcasing advanced in-room entertainment and smart hotel solutions. Designed to enhance guest experiences and simplify hotel operations, the lineup features sleek 4K displays like the HU8000F, HU6000F, HU701F, and the artistic Frame TV, all integrated with popular streaming apps and smart control tools. These HTVs bring crystal-clear visuals, modern design, and intuitive features, helping hotels provide more engaging and personalized stays.

    To support hotel operations, Samsung’s HTVs come equipped with centralized management through LYNK Cloud, IoT-enabled controls via SmartThings Pro, and compatibility with AirPlay, Google Cast, and other streaming services. Samsung is also partnering with system integrators like GuestTek and Sonifi to offer a seamless, connected guest experience. With special summer promotions and early ordering at HITEC, Samsung is making it easier for hotels to upgrade tech while optimizing guest satisfaction and back-end efficiency.

    Samsung Electronics will showcase its upcoming 2025 Hospitality (HTV) lineup at the 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world’s largest, longest-running hospitality technology event, in Indianapolis. At booth #4215, attendees can discover Samsung’s new generation of HTVs designed to empower hotel owners with dynamic management tools while providing guests with effortless streaming and seamless connectivity options.

    “Today’s travelers are no longer just looking for a room, they’re seeking personalized experiences that feel thoughtfully designed and engaging,” said Sara Grofcsik, Head of Sales, Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung is helping hotels meet these expectations by providing a connected ecosystem of in-room displays, entertainment options and intuitive content management tools that make it easy to create memorable guest journeys from check-in to check-out.”

    Premium picture, design and guest entertainment

    Samsung’s latest in-room HTVs deliver premium picture quality, modern design and intuitive features that elevate hotel stays. The 2025 lineup includes:

    • HU8000F: Powered by Samsung’s Crystal Processor 4K, HDR10+, and Dynamic Crystal Color, the HU8000F HTV immerses guests in one billion shades of color with lifelike clarity and detail. Its sleek AirSlim design creates an elegant, nearly bezel-free look that complements any hotel space. The HU8000F also features adaptive sound technology, which provides real-time audio scene analysis and quality optimizations for any programming. (Available in 43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, 75- and 85-inch sizes)
    • HU6000F: With Samsung’s Crystal Processor 4K, the ultra-high-definition HU6000F HTV automatically adjusts image brightness and contrast to optimal levels in every frame, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite content as it was meant to be viewed. The slim, bezel-less HTV adds comfort and sophistication to hotel rooms. (Available in 43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes)
    • HU701F: Designed for flexibility, the HU701F HTV delivers the same ultra-high-definition picture quality as the HU8000F and HU6000 models, paired with an innovative, ergonomic form factor. The slim, bezel-less HTV sits on an adjustable swivel stand that rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing from any angle. This rotating center stand makes the HU701F ideal for multi-room suites, allowing guests to enjoy a single HTV as they move throughout the suite. (Available in 43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes)


      Attendees can also discover how Samsung’s award-winning The Frame (modelname HL03F) transforms hotel interiors with stunning 4K QLED picture quality. Blending technology and art, The Frame features an innovative Art Mode that allows hotel managers to customize guest rooms by displaying curated collections of modern or classic artwork—or even tailored visuals such as hotel-branded imagery—when the TV is not in use. The Anti-Reflection Matte Display minimizes light interference for a gallery-like effect, while the Slim-Fit Wall Mount allows the TV to sit flush against the wall, serving as a true art piece.

      Hotel-ready features and integrated hospitality solutions

      Together with The Frame, Samsung’s new HU8000F and HU701F models expand guest entertainment options by adding Disney+ and Prime Video to the existing portfolio of OTT apps like Netflix and Samsung TV Plus. Guests can easily access these apps through the intuitive on-screen Smart Hub and enjoy a wide variety of streaming content during their stay.

      Samsung’s hospitality solutions also help hotels unlock new operational efficiencies and revenue streams. Samsung LYNK Cloud provides centralized remote management and actionable business insights, streamlining global hospitality operations while driving incremental revenue through targeted promotions. With the Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform, operators can create, manage, and distribute content across all displays in a connected ecosystem. IoT connectivity through SmartThings Pro and the Multi-Code Remote further enable staff to personalize in-room experiences and ensure interference-free control, enhancing both convenience and guest satisfaction.

      Samsung will offer booth demonstrations showcasing how SmartThings Pro enables guests to control their hotel room temperature, lighting, shades and more using one central device.

      For hotels currently using the HBU8000, a software update will soon be available to enable Google Cast without interrupting service.1 Major properties participated in a successful pilot of this upgrade, and have recently selected Samsung LYNK Cloud as their preferred solution. These locations underwent simultaneous software updates of devices, demonstrating the scalability and reliability of the solution.

      Included in the streaming options is Apple AirPlay. Through casting solutions like AirPlay, Google Cast and OTT integration, Samsung HTVs deliver seamless viewing options and an optimized solution that enhances the overall guest experience.

      Samsung HTVs are also built with practical features tailored for hotel environments, including RJ12 connectors, bathroom speaker support and LAN out ports. Powered by the intuitive and secure Tizen platform, the latest lineup offers smooth navigation, enterprise-grade protection with Samsung Knox and flexible connectivity through multiple HDMI and USB ports.

    Samsung’s systems integrators create connected guest experience

    Within Samsung’s booth at HITEC, attendees will find hospitality solutions from leading system integrators including GuestTek, Moviebeam, Enseco, WorldVue and Sonifi. These partners will demonstrate how Samsung hospitality displays seamlessly connect with their dynamic platforms to create more personalized guest experiences and drive operational efficiency across the industry.

    Additional system integrators in Samsung’s booth include MCOMS, Uniguest and Allbridge.

    Samsung offers special savings this summer

    To kick off the summer travel season, Samsung is running special promotions in June and July on select displays. Hotel brands of all sizes can outfit their properties with displays, in key locations such as lobbies, restaurants, spas and guest rooms.

    Throughout the month of June, Samsung is offering up to $1,000 off its 105-inch 5K UHD Smart Signage and up to $500 off the Color E-Paper display. Additionally, Samsung is offering up to $400 off its LCD Video Walls, which create a virtually seamless large-format viewing experience to elevate any business setting, and up to $280 off the Samsung Kiosk, which meets the demands of any high-traffic self-service environment. Hotel owners can enjoy up to $200 off Samsung Pro TVs — which range from 43- to 85-inches — to match the screen size requirements of any location.

    From now until the end of July, customers can also take advantage of the buy one WAF Interactive Display, get one Samsung Pro TV free promotion.

    Samsung’s new lineup of HTVs will be available for early order starting at HITEC 2025.

  • Sony Electronics Expands LED Display Family with Launch of Crystal LED CAPRI

    Sony Electronics Expands LED Display Family with Launch of Crystal LED CAPRI

    Sony Electronics has launched its new Crystal LED CAPRI series, expanding its professional LED wall portfolio with a more budget-conscious option for virtual production. Designed with a 2.50mm pitch and high brightness of 1,500 cd/m², the CAPRI lineup is tailored for industries like broadcast, film, and staging that need high-quality visuals without the high-end cost. It brings premium features like high refresh rates (up to 7,680Hz), wide color gamut, anti-reflection tech, and seamless compatibility with Sony’s existing virtual production ecosystem, including VERONA, Brompton, and Megapixel controllers.

    This series aims to make high-fidelity virtual production more accessible to a wider range of users by simplifying installation, supporting flexible configurations, and enabling fast maintenance. With its modular design, ease of setup, and upcoming support for off-axis color correction via Sony’s Virtual Production Tool Set 3.0, the CAPRI series is engineered for smooth, scalable production workflows in IT-backed AV environments.

    Sony Electronics Inc. is expanding its lineup of LED walls with the debut of Crystal LED CAPRI. The new CAPRI series achieves a maximum brightness of 1,500 cd/m2 with a 2.50mm LED pitch size. Key features include high refresh rates and brightness, a wide color gamut, and anti-reflection. Additional benefits include installation flexibility, familiar structure, streamlined maintenance, and compatibility with Sony’s ecosystem of virtual production technologies. The new models, ZRD-VS25FB and ZRD-VS25FM, are compatible with the Brompton controller and the Megapixel controller, respectively.

    The CAPRI models are targeted to a broad range of customers looking to cost-effectively support virtual production applications, including television, feature films, commercials, and broadcast, as well as for rental and staging purposes. The CAPRI series offers options that ensure the high picture quality synonymous with Sony at a more accessible price. CAPRI also complements Sony’s premium flagship Crystal LED VERONA. Using the same controllers and featuring the same luminance as VERONA allows the CAPRI LED wall to be used together with the VERONA LED wall, for example, the VERONA as the main wall and the CAPRI on the ceiling.

    The CAPRI series is expected to be available this winter. A sample of the CAPRI will be on display June 11-13 at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando in Sony’s booth, 2001.

    “With the announcement of CAPRI, Sony is furthering our commitment to the creation of Spatial Content, such as virtual production, by giving a wider range of users opportunities for flexibly showcasing images in high fidelity,” said Rich Ventura, Vice President, Professional Display Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “We’ve broadened our lineup to offer more cost-conscious choices, which expand the market in support of high-quality virtual production at every level and ensure the growth of Sony’s distinctive virtual production ecosystem.”

    Impressive Picture Quality

    Virtual productions rely on high quality imagery. The CAPRI series combines high refresh rates of up to 7,680Hz to reduce scanline artifacts and ensure smooth, fluid motion. With a high brightness of 1,500 cd/m2, complemented by coverage of over 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, the displays accurately reproduce lifelike images. Additionally, the new models feature anti-reflection capabilities to mitigate the impact of reflection from lighting equipment.

    Easy Installation

    The latest CAPRI series also takes advantage of recent installation advancements to ensure fast and efficient setup. Offering a 1:1 cabinet optimized for temporary installations, such as virtual production stages, the models can quickly and easily be assembled and dismantled using locating pins for simple alignment and a tool-free lever locking mechanism.

    Furthermore, the Crystal LED’s modular nature allows for it to be set up in varying sizes and configurations, including stacked, hung, curved, or oval installation, and features a strong frame for supporting additional weight. Edge protection plates and pin slides reduce damage and wear and tear on parts.

    Industry Standard Control

    Through alignment with Brompton’s Tessera SX40 and Megapixel’s HELIOS, the CAPRI models maintain control using the same familiar tools and interfaces already commonly deployed in the industry, alleviating the need for additional training and maximizing uptime.

    Streamlined Maintenance

    To keep virtual productions focused on the creative processes, the CAPRI has thoughtful features that simplify maintenance. LED module blocks can be changed from the rear and feature status indication lights for easily identifying which blocks need service.

    Efficient Workflows

    Sony is well-positioned in the virtual production space, providing customers with a connected ecosystem of solutions including cinema and pan-tilt-zoom cameras, a marker-free camera tracking system, LED walls, multi-camera live switching, remote production options, previsualization tools, mobile motion capture, and a virtual production tool set, which together contribute to workflow efficiencies.

    As a part of Sony’s Virtual Production Tool Set, a compilation of resources to help improve pre-production and on-set workflows, the Color Calibrator ensures the visualized colors before the shoot match the colors that appear in dailies. In addition, the Camera and Display Plugin combines technical information on the cameras and LED pitch to aid in predicting and addressing aliasing during pre-visualization and on-set. Version 3.0 of the Virtual Production Tool Set, planned for fall 2025, will provide Off-axis color shift compensation capability exclusive to select Crystal LED series, including CAPRI, VERONA, and B-series. By using camera position information, this feature will correct color shifts due to curved or angled installation, in real-time, significantly reducing color correction and editing in post-production.

  • Inside the Bosse Pickledom: How Invictus Technology Solutions and Digital Projection Delivered a Show-Stopping LED Videowall Experience

    Inside the Bosse Pickledom: How Invictus Technology Solutions and Digital Projection Delivered a Show-Stopping LED Videowall Experience

    When Neiman Marcus closed its 100,000-square-foot, two-story anchor location at the Natick Mall, Natick, Mass., few could have predicted that the vacant department store would become home to one of the most technologically advanced pickleball venues in the country. But that’s exactly what happened when a visionary client and long-time residential customer of Invictus Technology Solutions, of Milford, Mass., approached them with a bold idea: build a high-end sports complex—centered around pickleball—but with a distinctive edge over ordinary courts. The result, Bosse Pickledom, is a jaw-dropping 21-court venue spread across two floors, complete with restaurants, premium amenities, and a digital experience that rivals major sports arenas.

    The Core of the Complex: a DP COB LED 

    At the heart of this transformation is a state-of-the-art 244-inch diagonal Radiance Performance Series 1.2mm COB, (Chip-On-Board) LED videowall from Digital Projection occupying a custom, high-end theater.  Designed, integrated, and commissioned by Invictus, the videowall featured in the “Invictus Sports Theater” creates the ultimate sports-viewing venue—a compelling example of what’s possible when cutting-edge AV technology converges with expert design, precision execution, and a visionary client determined to redefine what entertainment looks like in a modern, multi-use pickleball complex.

    The Vision and the Venue

    With 50,000 square feet on each level, the Bosse Pickledom is massive. The upper floor features several restaurants, including a full-scale sports bar/lounge. Strategically installed by Invictus throughout these and other spaces are 39 wall-mounted LG OLED TVs ranging from 65 to 83 inches, with 11 dedicated to the sports lounge alone. One of these TVs isn’t a TV at all—but a visually striking, custom-designed Digital Projection dvLED videowall that delivers an immersive, cinematic experience unlike anything else in Natick.

    “Everyone has seen video from a projector, but few have experienced the stunning brightness, unbelievable color, contrast and pin-sharp clarity of images on something that looks like a TV, just on a much grander, more impressive scale. Digital Projection’s approach of powering the wall via Common Cathode technology makes the installation all the more impressive as it generates far less heat than other manufacturer designs,” says Invictus president Derek Bettencourt. “Eye-catching and visible from the second-floor entrance, it draws people in—and for a groundbreaking new business like Bosse, that kind of impact is invaluable.”

    The “Invictus Sports Theater,” which seats 43 guests at tables, functions as an upscale private viewing room where patrons can reserve seats during special events like March Madness or NFL Sundays. Complementing the incredible visuals is a Dolby Atmos audio system featuring Sonance Reference Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers and Origin Acoustics audio amplifiers. On command from a specially programmed remote from Universal Remote Control, an AV Pro Edge MXNet video matrix feeds content from a centralized rack of AV equipment to the videowall and all other displays in the Bosse Pickledom.

    Expert Execution Streamlines the Multi-Faceted Project

    From the very beginning of the Bosse Pickledom project, the Digital Projection Radiance LED videowall was envisioned as the crown jewel of a $2 million AV strategy—and marked Invictus’ maiden voyage into the world of LED videowall integration. “Certainly, our team could have managed the installation ourselves,” Bettencourt says, “but for a project of this scale and visibility, Digital Projection’s white glove service was the smarter path. Their expert technicians completed the installation in just a few days, allowing our team to concentrate on the many other layers of the project, including distributed audio for 21 pickleball courts, extensive Wi-Fi coverage, and a comprehensive surveillance and access control system.”

    Guided by the client’s vision, Digital Projection technicians collaborated closely with the Invictus team to seamlessly integrate the massive videowall within the architectural constraints of the theater. A projector-based solution was quickly ruled out due to high ambient light levels, limited ceiling height, and the client’s specific aesthetic and performance preferences.

    After carefully assessing the space, the team settled on an 18’W x 10’H, 244” diagonal videowall, comprised of roughly 81 panels and 650 individual 6”x6.5” LED modules delivered direct from Digital Projection to the jobsite in pre-labeled road cases. Each module was clearly numbered and mapped to its exact placement on a custom metal framing structure. While the Digital Projection tech team configured the massive display, Invictus created a cavity into which the videowall would be recessed to create a flush, seamless appearance.

    “It was a nice surprise to learn that Digital Projection would supply spare LED modules to use later if we ever need them,” remarks Bettencourt. “As is Digital Projection’s standard practice, these were pulled from the same manufacturing bin and batch as the originals to ensure color consistency during any future replacements.” Even the theater’s AV system offers flexibility: while it’s optimized for one massive picture, a multiview card allows the wall to split into four separate feeds, raising the ever-present question of which audio feed to prioritize—a challenge Invictus is happy to tackle as the venue continues to evolve.

    Rounding Out the Tech Plan 

    The entire Bosse Pickledom is a masterclass in integrated AV design. From Sonance PRO Series pendant speakers that fill the courts with energetic background music, to a high-performance Ubiquiti Wi-Fi network, intelligent door controls for secure access, and more than 150 strategically placed surveillance cameras, every square foot has been meticulously planned. Whether it’s members enjoying spa-inspired locker rooms or casual players popping in for a quick match, the facility delivers a seamless, high-end experience from start to finish. With the push of a single button, staff can trigger pre-programmed AV and lighting scenes—like “Game Day” or the crowd-favorite “Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball” on Friday nights, where black lights, pulse-pounding music, and live DJ sets transform the courts into an electrifying nightclub-style arena.

    A Model for the Future

    Certainly, the videowall was a serious investment—but one that immediately paid off in visual impact, customer engagement, and long-term flexibility. In a venue built on redefining what a pickleball facility can be, the Digital Projection LED videowall serves as both a conversation piece and a centerpiece—bright, bold, and brilliantly executed. With the success of the Bosse Pickledom, plans are already underway for expansion, including new facilities in Boston and Buffalo, the latter of which will feature a 60-foot-wide videowall—a testament to the client’s belief in large-format LED displays and in Digital Projection and Invictus Technology Solution’s ability to deliver them.

  • PPDS set to bring the noise to InfoComm 2025 with an innovative new generation of Philips dvLED and digital signage, plus a major new global audio partnership reveal

    PPDS set to bring the noise to InfoComm 2025 with an innovative new generation of Philips dvLED and digital signage, plus a major new global audio partnership reveal

    PPDS is all set to make a big impact at InfoComm 2025 with the launch of its next-gen Philips dvLED and digital signage solutions. Visitors can expect an exciting mix of cutting-edge, energy-efficient display technologies, including a flexible, foldable version of the Philips Unite LED Series inspired by Oracle Red Bull Racing. In addition to showcasing innovations across market verticals like education, retail, and hospitality, PPDS will also unveil a major new global audio partnership, signing the deal live at the booth.

    The event will also include a heartfelt tribute to Martijn van der Woude, the company’s late VP of Global Business Development and Marketing. PPDS aims to create a space not only for innovation but also for industry unity and remembrance. With dedicated experience zones, new TAA-compliant signage, and a strong sustainability focus, the Philips booth (#3351) promises to be a major highlight at this year’s show.

    PPDS is delighted to confirm its participation at InfoComm 2025. The exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions will be showcasing the latest ground-breaking evolutions in sustainable screen technology and design, including new Philips dvLED and digital signage reveals, plus a new global partnership announcement. These and much more on Philips booth 3351.

    PPDS will also be paying tribute to Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Business Development and Marketing of PPDS, who sadly passed away due to cardiac arrest on Monday 21 April 2025. This special event is set to take place on Wednesday 11 June at 3pm on the Philips booth, with full details being confirmed shortly.

    Ron Cottaar, Director of Global Marketing at PPDS, commented: “Since the sad passing of Martijn, InfoComm 2025 will be the first time we have the opportunity to come together as a global team and industry. Martijn was a deeply regarded personality at InfoComm, whether speaking at industry keynotes, chatting with customers, or being interviewed by the press. With so many colleagues, partners, and customers sharing their memories with us, we feel this is an opportune moment for us to come together, to share stories, and to raise a glass to Martijn, and to all those in the industry who we have sadly lost in recent times. The show as they say, must go on, but we will remember them.”

    A beacon of digital activity

    Gearing up to be one of PPDS’ biggest – and most emotive – InfoComm events to date, local, regional and international PPDS teams will join 700 other exhibitors, and an estimated 30,000 visitors inside Orange County Convention Center, providing live demonstrations and answering questions across a broad spectrum of new and existing hardware and software solutions.

    Guaranteed to turn heads, the Philips Booth will once again become a beacon of digital activity in Exhibit Hall Level 2, combining AI infused, state-of-the-art, themed content with the industry’s broadest and most sustainable range of indoor and outdoor solutions, including dvLED and videowalls, digital signage, interactive, business TVs, and ePaper displays, as well as Philips Wave – the advanced Cloud-based control and management platform – on show.

    Open to all

    Open to all visitors, whether just passing by or attending a pre-arranged appointment, the easy-to-navigate area will be divided into dedicated zones, each showcasing a full line up of PPDS’ latest and greatest solutions, fully tailored to support a range of dedicated market verticals. These include government and defense, retail, education, corporate, food and beverage, transportation, public venues, and hospitality, among others.

    To be seen…

    With full details of PPDS’ exciting launch plans set to be unveiled daily during the three days of the show, PPDS can confirm there will be a new addition to its innovative Philips Unite LED All in One Series. This latest must-see member of the Philips Unite LED family – designed with corporate, education, and hospitality venues in mind – will be debuting an evolutionary flexible and foldable design for seamless installations, transportation, and storage. Inspired by PPDS’ exclusive digital display supplier partnership with F1 giant Oracle Red Bull Racing, it’s a solution that has to be seen to be believed.

    Further helping customers to overcome obstacles and challenges, visitors to the Philips booth will also be among the first to see and experience the most recently added Philips digital signage models – including its TAA compliant range – with a brand new Series set to be unveiled on Philips booth 3351.

    Reflecting PPDS’ commitment and global strategy to developing better energy efficiency and more environmentally conscious features into its displays, all new dvLED and digital signage solutions have been designed with sustainability in mind, joining other groundbreaking solutions at the show, including the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign and the award winning ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux range, to name a few.

    …and to be heard

    Continuing PPDS’ evolving strategy to deliver ‘total solutions’ to global partners and customers – developed in-house and with partners – PPDS will also be announcing an exciting new global partnership, bringing an extensive range of certified solutions to partners and customers. This new partnership will be officially

    launched and celebrated with a contract signing by the two organisations’ global management teams live on the booth at 245pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

    We can’t say any more than that but be sure to stop by the Philips booth to find out more.

    Nick Begleries, Commercial VP, North America at PPDS, commented: “InfoComm 2025 is shaping up to be one of our biggest launch events to date. We have some major partnership news plus some incredible product reveals over the three days, each pushing the barriers of design and screen technology.

    “Furthermore, we will be showcasing the multitude of ways PPDS supports businesses in achieving their sustainability goals with a range of ultra low energy digital signage, dvLEDs, and professional TVs. The Philips booth is definitely one to add to your visit list!”