DISH Business for Choice Hotels

Meet our hospitality suite

Our technology suite works with your existing infrastructure to put you in control of your hotel entertainment, with flexible features that help you stay ahead of guest expectations. Set the foundation with live linear TV delivered by SMARTBOX, and build up to modern experiences like streaming and casting with our customizable OnStream platform.

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SMARTBOX2

Power live TV across your entire property from a single box

SMARTBOX2 serves as the basis for our hospitality solutions. Trusted to power over 2 million rooms nationwide, SMARTBOX2 technology has redefined the standard for free-to-guest video distribution.

Up to 192 channels of live HDTV, including 4K
No costly rewiring or bulky rack needed
Optional OTA integration allows hotelier to deliver accessible local channels
24/7 remote monitoring
Serves as a standalone live TV solution, or can power live TV component of your guest entertainment platform

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EVOLVE

Deliver OnStream using your existing infrastructure

The EVOLVE set-back box helps you deliver entertainment guests want at a price you’ll love by powering an elevated entertainment experience on your existing in-room TVs.

First-ever Android TV-certified set-top box
Third-party streaming and Chromecast capabilities
Personal device casting
Pairs seamlessly with existing TVs, including non-Pro:Idiom TVs
Sleek, low-profile design can be easily concealed behind in-room TVs
Backlit Smart Remote features voice control, buttons for popular apps, and other modern features

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OnStream

Elevate entertainment with future-ready technology

OnStream builds on live TV delivered by SMARTBOX2 to power a modern entertainment experience designed for the future of hospitality.

Delight guests with modern entertainment including streaming and casting—without switching inputs
Use an easy drag-and-drop UI builder to customize on-screen experiences, showcase your brand, and earn guest loyalty
Increase non-room revenue and long-term ROI with features such as spotlighting paid amenities and on-screen advertising for local businesses

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are my property’s streaming app requirements?

CHOICE Hotels currently has no specific streaming requirements.

How does DISH Business protect customer credentials and data?

Guests have the ability to sign into their personal streaming app accounts through their in-room TVs. To protect guest information, guest credentials are cleared automatically every 24 hours.

Does DISH Business offer service in Canada?

At this time, DISH Business only offers service in the U.S.

What is the difference between DISH Business SMARTBOX2 and other SMATv options?

SMARTBOX2 is more efficient than SMATv racks, with a potential cost savings of up to $4,000* on energy costs alone. Learn more here.

*Calculation: 55 watts x 48 channels x $0.17 per kWh.

What sets DISH Business apart from other providers?

DISH Business delivers cutting-edge entertainment technology shaped by years of innovation. Powering over 2 million rooms across all 50 states, we’re the preferred partner for leading hospitality brands and hotels of all sizes.

Additionally, DISH Business technology delivers countless benefits for your property, including:

Network slicing to separate traffic to suit your hotel’s unique needs
Completely adaptable and scalable technology
99% signal reliability

Learn more about the business benefits of partnering with us here.