First introduced at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, the new Philips B-Line range is PPDS’ most advanced, flexible pro TV line to date, equipped extensive collaboration features and capabilities, making it a suitable all-in-one solution for a variety of settings and environments. Available in 50”, 58”, 65”, 70”, and 75” screen sizes, the new B-Line series opens opportunities for businesses looking to improve and streamline their digital communications.

Combining the latest UHD display technology, powered by Android and Google and Crestron-Connected, B-Line offers seamless content sharing and presentation capabilities to any meeting space without technical distractions, whether a large boardroom, huddle space, the home office for remote working or a classroom. Its easy-to-use content creation and scheduling tools, plus TV Tuner, also make B-Line an experience-enhancing addition to any food and beverage business, including bars, restaurants, and kiosks.

Harnessing the power of Android P, Crestron Connected and built-in Chromecast, content can be created and wirelessly shared from any device – including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and/or a corporate server. Meanwhile, HDMI Hotplug detection caters to wired connections with auto-switching between connected devices.

Using the B-Line in business meetings is simple. Participants can use the Chromecast built-in function to wirelessly connect to the B-Line, allowing them to securely, seamlessly and instantly cast content, such as a presentation, from any Apple, Windows, or Android device, directly onto the display. Google Chromecast is one of the world’s most popular streaming devices and the most universal solution for wireless presentation available on the market, and, with B-Line there’s no need for a separate integration.

The B-Line series is also designed to help food and beverage businesses offer an enhanced solution for displaying content, and communicating important messages to customers. Scheduled or ad-hoc messaging can be created and displayed quickly, including ads for upcoming events, changes to menus, and important venue information.

Running on the latest Android P software and with a TV tuner, B-Line displays provide instant access to a wide range of apps and services via Google Play, and can be upgraded as and when updates are released, stretching investments and extending lifetime.

Whether one TV or a thousand across multiple locations, B-Line displays come equipped with PPDS’s end-to-end solution, CMND, providing IT managers and staff full remote management and control of all TVs, including what’s being displayed, troubleshooting, and updates – all via a single, easy-to-use interface.

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