AirPlay in lodge rooms is without doubt one of the prime iPhone options that was introduced with iOS 17. Whereas this function was launched with iOS 17.3, it didn’t truly begin working till April this 12 months when Apple introduced LG TVs in IHG Accommodations & Resorts would use AirPlay in its rooms to privately and securely assist individuals stream their favourite exhibits and films, hear to non-public playlists, play Apple Arcade video games, and extra on lodge room TVs.
Now, Samsung has introduced that Apple AirPlay in lodge rooms is coming to its sensible TVs as effectively, beginning with the HBU8000 mannequin.
Whereas Samsung isn’t revealing which lodge chains are getting this function, it appears the corporate will convey it as a software program replace for comfort. In a press launch, the corporate says: “Visitors will have the ability to benefit from the comfort of watching their favourite exhibits and films from standard streaming companies, listening to non-public playlists on numerous music platforms, viewing pictures, practising shows, taking part in video games and extra on the TV of their room. By merely scanning a singular, on-screen QR code, company can privately and securely join their iPhone or iPad to the Samsung Hospitality TV.”
Samsung says its Hospitality TV program is greater than Apple AirPlay in lodge rooms, as it’ll embrace LYNK Cloud and SmartThings Professional for enhanced connectivity.
“AirPlay permits each iPhone and iPad customers to simply share their favourite content material on the massive display screen of their lodge room, making their short-term keep at a lodge really feel extra like residence. LYNK Cloud and SmartThings Professional additionally give lodge administration higher enterprise insights whereas making their operations extra seamless and environment friendly,” mentioned Hoon Chung, Govt Vice President of Visible Show Enterprise at Samsung Electronics.
BGR will let you recognize when Samsung reveals which lodge chains it’s partnering with.
