Keep your guests informed directly on the hospitality TV / hotel room TV
Wouldn't it be great if you could turn on the TV and display additional information for guests in a style that matches your hotel's look and feel? You can do just that now with Hotel Mode in the SignageNow TV Player app and a SignageNow account.
Hotel and B&B Information System on the TV
Traditional hotel TV systems are often expensive, complicated to set up, and inflexible to manage. With SignageNow, you can turn any standard Google TV, Android TV or Fire TV into a customized infotainment system—without expensive additional hardware.
Whether you run a cozy vacation rental, a trendy B&B, or an established boutique hotel: You decide what your guests see. Welcome them (currently with a general message) on the screen, display the current breakfast menu, showcase regional sightseeing tips, or highlight your digital services.
Here’s how easy it is to get your hotel TV up and running:
You don’t need to be an IT expert to set up our digital signage software:
- Easily create your playlist in your cloud-based SignageNow account right in your browser.
- Download our free player app directly to the TV from the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore.
- Enter the 6-digit code—and you’re done.
Four features that make all the difference:
- Secure Kiosk Mode (Hotel Mode): As soon as the playlist starts playing, the entire app interface is locked for your guests. However, they can return to the home screen by tapping a button at the edge of the screen—for example, to stream Netflix.
- Your own factory code: Security on your terms. The app settings are securely locked behind a key combination. You can change the 6-digit admin PIN yourself at any time in the app settings. This ensures that only your team has access to the configuration.
- Full Autostart: Time is money. When your guests enter the room and turn on the power (e.g., using their room key), the TV powers up and automatically launches directly into your SignageNow playlist. No manual power-on or app search required.
- No Screen Limits: You can display a playlist on one smart TV or on more than 100 smart TVs at no additional cost. Avoid expensive specialty TVs with hospitality features that require additional hardware and licenses.
The Perfect Bridge to Traditional TV
We know that guests sometimes just want to unwind in the evening, watch live TV, or stream Netflix. That’s why SignageNow Hotel Mode offers the perfect balance: While your information loop is playing, the app blocks all critical system menus but displays an elegant “Go to TV / Streaming” button.
With just one click on the remote control, your guest can safely access regular TV programming. If they turn the TV back on later or the next morning, your personalized information screen with your offers will immediately resume thanks to the auto-start feature.
Free Templates for Hotel Room TVs
SignageNow offers you a wide variety of free templates for your hotel room TV. Whether it's current special offers, sightseeing tips, directions, menus, or more—check out our templates now!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hospitality TV, and how does digital signage help in hotels?
Hospitality TV refers to the targeted use of screens in hotel rooms, lobbies, and common areas for guest communication. With modern digital signage software, you can transform ordinary TVs into information displays. You can present your guests with up-to-date information—such as wellness offers, today’s menu, excursion tips, or the current weather—directly on the in-room screen. This boosts in-house sales and reduces the workload at the front desk.
Can SignageNow be used on existing hotel TVs?
Yes, our digital display software is extremely flexible and hardware-independent. If your hotel rooms and lobby are already equipped with modern smart TVs, you can access the playlists directly via the built-in web browser using a URL, or install our free player app for Google TV or Fire TV.
If older TV sets are in use, the system can be retrofitted cost-effectively using a Google Chromecast stick or a Fire TV stick. There’s no need to purchase expensive new specialized hardware.
How are the information boards in hotel rooms protected from being tampered with by guests?
Security in public areas and guest rooms is crucial. If you use our SignageNow Player app for Google TV or Fire TV, you can enable the built-in Hotel Mode (Kiosk Mode). In this mode, the app launches automatically in full-screen mode and starts playing your playlist as soon as the TV is turned on. Guests can stop playback by pressing a small button to watch regular TV. The next time the TV is turned on, the playlist will start again.
Is the use of digital signage in hotels compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes. If you install digital information boards in hotel rooms or in the lobby, you must strictly comply with the requirements of the GDPR. SignageNow’s cloud infrastructure is operated entirely within the EU, which guarantees you maximum legal certainty. In addition, our digital signage software completely avoids the use of unnecessary tracking scripts or cookies when playing playlists (whether in the app or via iFrame integration on your hotel’s website). You do not need to modify your privacy policy for this.
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