In partnership with LG Electronics and Google, one of the leading guest technology providers, SONIFI, is deploying LG smart hotel TVs embedded with Google Cast software to the hospitality industry. Following successful pilot implementations of the embedded casting technology in 2024, SONIFI is now installing the newest iteration of its commercial-grade casting solution, STAYCAST, to hotels across the U.S.
STAYCAST utilizes the embedded Google Cast software to allow travelers to easily and securely stream their favorite movies, shows, music and more from their personal devices directly to the LG TV in their hotel room.
Google Cast works with over 5,000 apps on both Android and iOS devices, giving the same experience and ease of use to guests regardless of OS.
“Building Google Cast into LG TVs means less in-room hardware for hotels to install and manage, without sacrificing the experience and entertainment guests are looking for most,” said Jacob Benner, Senior Director of Hospitality at LG Electronics USA. “As an early adoption partner, SONIFI plays a key role helping hotels deploy the LG TVs with embedded casting, and we’re looking forward to expanding our collaboration to even more properties this year.”
The solution can be enabled remotely without a room visit, offering hotels a simple process for this increasingly must-have amenity.
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“This embedded version of casting also carries over the reliability of SONIFI’s patented device isolation technology and security settings that benefit both hotels and guests alike,” said Kara Heermans, SONIFI’s Senior Vice President of User Experience and Product Management.
Just like the 500,000 hotel rooms with STAYCAST today, guests pair their mobile device to the TV with a QR code to stream their favorite content without entering their credentials onto the TV. They can only cast to the TVs in their room, and their secure pairing is automatically disconnected at checkout. Plus, staff and guests have access to 24/7 support from SONIFI.
“We’ve been so pleased with the implementation and user response during the embedded casting pilot projects,” Heermans said. “LG and Google have been incredible partners, as always, and we’re confident that the expanded launch of the casting solution will bring many more happy customers and guests.”
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