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DIRECTV ’ s Advanced Entertainment Platform offers the best in-room guest entertainment experience
The Advanced Entertainment Platform ( AEP ) † is DIRECTV ’ s newest Hospitality technology solution that combines DIRECTV linear satellite and broadband over-the-top content for an enhanced entertainment experience for your guests . It adds an in-room set-top box , an easy-to-clean remote that uses antimicrobial additives and cloud services to DIRECTV HD COM Systems to bring live TV , app-based and on-demand content together in one robust entertainment solution .
Future-ready foundation DIRECTV ’ s HD COM System , the COM3000 , is DIRECTV ’ s HD and 4K^ HDR satellite headend live TV video solution and
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Promote your brand with a customized experience The AEP Home Screen is fully customizable and gives you various options to promote your brand to help you stand out from your competition :
Insert your logo , add a background color or upload an image of your hotel for a custom look
Customize a welcome message for guests and promote on-site events
Option to welcome guests with a preset video or selectable default channel
Customize an easily selectable icon menu Optional current local weather display
Example Home Screen pictured for illustrative purposes only .
The simple , interactive Home Screen allows guests to easily select programming or service-related apps and provides guests a streamlined in-room user experience .
Transforming the guest entertainment experience ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� breaking news , hit shows , sports and more . Plus , they have access to free-to-guest app-based content from premium programmers like SHOWTIME ® , family-friendly programming from Hallmark TV and the best in music from Music Choice ® , allowing them to seamlessly stream without having to enter usernames or passwords . Guests also have access to thousands of hours of content from dozens of programmers in the DIRECTV On Demand App .
You and your guests can rest easy knowing that AEP ’ s remote is composed of antimicrobial additives and allows for easy cleaning and sanitizing . For guests who want a low-touch entertainment experience , they have the optional ability to use their personal mobile device to control the in-room TV . ‡
Give your guests the best in entertainment with DIRECTV ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� upgrades to your properties . DIRECTV makes it easy to bring the best in-room entertainment experience to your guests ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ system subsidies to make it easier than ever to bring DIRECTV service to your property .
Learn about all the benefits AEP can bring to your property and ask about equipment subsidies . Call 1-855-647-2625
† ADVANCED ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORM ( AEP ): Professional install . req ’ d . Req ’ s one receiver per TV , each sold separately . Add ’ l monthly fee of $ 2.25 per room per month applies . Each TV must have available HDMI port . Req ’ d programming : DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT Pack or above . 4K programming w / AEP req ’ s compatible TV and ENTERTAINMENT Pack , XTRA Pack or ULTIMATE™ Pack . Req ’ s broadband internet access w / recommended speed of 25 Mbps per 100 receivers . Internet access not included . Compatibility : COM2000 w / COM51 card or COM3000 . Other system limits and requirements may apply . ^Limited programming available . Professional install . req ’ d . To watch in 4K HDR req ’ s 4K HDR compatible equipment and 4K account authorization . If 4K TV does not support HDR , content will be viewable in standard 4K . Req ’ d programming : SELECT™ Pack , ENTERTAINMENT Pack , XTRA Pack or ULTIMATE™ Pack . Other system limits and requirements may apply . ‡ Requires a mobile device running Android 8 or later , or iOS 14 or later . Requires download and installation of the DIRECTV Mobile Remote app . Data charges for the app download may apply . Requires acceptance of terms and access to device Bluetooth radio and location information . Device limitations may apply . SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc ., a ViacomCBS Company . Music Choice ® is a registered trademark of Music Choice , a Pennsylvania general partnership . © 2021 AT & T Intellectual Property . All Rights Reserved . AT & T , Globe logo , DIRECTV , and all other DIRECTV marks included herein are trademarks of AT & T Intellectual Property and / or AT & T affiliated companies . All other marks are the property of their respective owners .