DISH Business has introduced Evolve M1, a Google-certified Android set-back-box (SBB) purpose-built for commercial deployments. Leveraging a user-centric feature set and far more powerful hardware, the Evolve M1 upgrades the in-room entertainment experience, according to the company. The new SBB integrates with the existing suite of DISH Business entertainment solutions.
“The first Evolve SBB has been coveted by hoteliers and poorly imitated by competitors for a decade,” said Amir Ahmed, EVP, DISH TV. “Following years of continued innovation, we’re unleashing the next generation of Evolve with the Evolve M1. Powered by OnStream and backed by our preeminent experience in the market, the Evolve M1 is ready to set a new standard for guest entertainment.”
OnStream, the live, linear video delivery service developed by DISH Business, is delivered to the Evolve M1’s processor and AndroidTV firmware on board. The anti-microbial voice remote returns with upgraded Bluetooth functionality and an onboard microphone. The SBB also allows hoteliers to restrict the user interface and prevent guests from tampering with crucial settings, thus reducing troubleshooting from on-site staff. Guests can also access their favorite streaming applications via the OnStream user interface, and user credentials are automatically cleared from third-party apps upon departure.
The Evolve M1 is optimized for use with the Smartbox headend distribution hardware and content management portal, OnStream’s virtual customization platform, giving property owners the flexibility to update the look and feel of the guest experience. Furthermore, property management system integration allows the hotel to tailor information on-screen to each guest, as well as the property.
