MINNEAPOLIS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH continues to
transform the hotel industry's ability to provide premium
television entertainment, anywhere on a property. Today at HITEC
Minneapolis, the company announced that Netflix is now available on
its EVOLVE® TV platform for hotels, giving guests access
to their personal accounts directly from the TV in their room. DISH
also introduced a new streaming service that allows guests to watch
TV anywhere in a hotel, in and out of their rooms, on personal
devices connected to the property's network.
"With DISH, hotel operators can offer best-in-class
entertainment options for guests by personalizing the in-room TV
experience with Netflix, or providing the flexibility to watch
content anywhere on the property, like at the pool or gym," said
Alistair Chatwin, vice president of
DISH Business. "DISH is tuned in to the fact that consumers expect
choice and control over what they watch and how they get their
content, whether they're at home or traveling."
Netflix on EVOLVE
Launched in June 2017, EVOLVE seamlessly integrates live
linear programming, casting and streaming apps via the Google Play
Store into one customizable solution. Powered by
SMARTBOX®, DISH's revolutionary headend video
distribution platform for commercial applications, EVOLVE is
designed to work with any hotel wiring scenario, as well as
existing or upgraded network infrastructures.
The launch of Netflix on EVOLVE makes DISH the first major
pay-TV provider in the U.S. to integrate the Netflix service on a
customized hotel TV platform. Guests staying in hotels equipped
with EVOLVE can subscribe to Netflix or sign into their existing
account by accessing the Netflix app via the on-screen TV menu, the
linear channel guide or simply by pressing the Netflix button on
the remote control. Guests' user credentials are automatically
removed from the system when they check out of the room.
Live Streaming TV
DISH now offers hotels a live
streaming TV service that guests can view for free anywhere on the
property, including in the lobby and at the gym or pool. It also
gives families the ability to watch multiple channels at once on
devices in their room.
Available on browser-enabled devices, this streaming content
features 24 channels selected by the hotel, and is powered by
SMARTBOX and delivered over the property's IP
network. Hotel owners have the option to customize the guest
experience with unique personalization and branding opportunities
in the streaming TV service user interface.
To learn more, visit www.dish.com/business/hotels/ or visit the
DISH booth (#726) at HITEC in Minneapolis from June 18-20. DISH hotel
solutions are available through DISH authorized retailers and
integrators.
About DISH
Since 1980, DISH has served as the
disruptive force in pay-TV, driving innovation and value on behalf
of consumers. By listening to customers and taking bold steps to
make TV better, DISH's award-winning entertainment technology and
in-home installation services remain unmatched by competitors. DISH
continues to push the industry forward with its over-the-top
television service, Sling TV. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), a Fortune
250 company. Visit www.dish.com.
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