Hospitality TV Systems

Hospitality TV Systems Designed Around Your Property

From Pro:Idiom over coax to IP, analog, commercial HD over coax, and streaming output, Smartbox Pros helps properties choose the right TV delivery path for today's infrastructure and tomorrow's guest experience.

Property TV System

Smartbox Headend

Pro:Idiom

QAM

IP

Output

Streaming

Output

Analog

Output

HD Over Coax

Commercial

Five output paths · One integrated design

System Strategy

One System Strategy. Multiple Output Paths.

Smartbox Pros does not treat every property the same. Some properties are best served by Pro:Idiom-compatible hospitality HDTVs over coax. Others need IP-based delivery, streaming over a private network, analog support for residential/non-hospitality TVs, or commercial HD over coax for multi-display environments.

Every property has different wiring, televisions, network design, budget, and long-term goals. Smartbox Pros evaluates what is already in place and designs a TV delivery system that fits the property instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.

Output Methods

Five delivery paths. One integrated strategy.

Each output method serves a different property profile. Explore the option that matches your TVs, infrastructure, and guest experience goals — or talk with Smartbox Pros to compare them side by side.

Pro:Idiom Output (QAM)

Best for: Hotels with compatible hospitality HDTVs

Deliver HD programming over existing coax to compatible Pro:Idiom hospitality TVs without placing a receiver box in every room.

  • Uses existing coax
  • Clean guest-room setup
  • No receiver box at each TV
Explore Pro:Idiom Output

IP Output

Best for: Network-forward properties and facilities

Distribute TV content over a properly designed IP network for flexible, scalable delivery.

  • Network-based delivery
  • Flexible infrastructure
  • Scalable system design
Explore IP Output

Streaming Output

Best for: Modern private-network content delivery

Deliver live TV and content from the Smartbox over the property LAN/private network to compatible streaming endpoints.

  • Private network delivery
  • Future-ready architecture
  • Properly designed to avoid slowing guest Wi-Fi
Explore Streaming Output

Analog Output

Best for: Non-hospitality-grade residential TVs

Support properties using residential/non-hospitality TVs while planning a cleaner upgrade path.

  • Practical transitional option
  • Supports residential-style TVs
  • Helps plan future upgrades
Explore Analog Output
Commercial only

HD Over Coax

Best for: Commercial multi-display environments

A commercial-only video distribution option for facilities that need HD video over coax infrastructure.

  • Commercial-only use case
  • Uses coax infrastructure
  • Good for bars, fitness centers, and common areas
Explore HD Over Coax

End-to-End Design

Designed from the Headend to the Guest Room

Smartbox Pros evaluates the full signal path — not just the output label — so the system works reliably from equipment room to guest display.

01

Property infrastructure review

Evaluate buildings, wiring paths, equipment locations, and how TV delivery fits the overall property technology plan.

02

TV compatibility review

Identify Pro:Idiom hospitality displays, residential-style TVs, commercial screens, and endpoint requirements room by room.

03

Coax and network evaluation

Assess coax plant quality, LAN readiness, VLAN design, switching, and whether the infrastructure supports the chosen output.

04

Output method planning

Match the property to Pro:Idiom, IP, Streaming, Analog, or commercial HD over coax based on real-world constraints.

05

Headend and equipment design

Plan Smartbox/headend placement, distribution hardware, signal paths, and equipment-room organization.

06

Installation and long-term support

Deploy the system with Advanced Tech Services and provide ongoing support as the property grows or upgrades.

Our Process

How Smartbox Pros Builds the Right TV System

1

Evaluate the property

Review TVs, coax, network, headend location, guest-room setup, and future plans.

2

Choose the right output path

Match the property to Pro:Idiom, IP, Streaming, Analog, or commercial HD over coax.

3

Design the system

Plan headend equipment, distribution, output method, network requirements, and room-level experience.

4

Install and support

Deploy the system and provide ongoing support from Smartbox Pros / Advanced Tech Services.

Not sure which output method your property needs?

Smartbox Pros can review your current TVs, wiring, network, and guest experience goals to recommend the right hospitality TV system.