6 October 2026
InnCable: The Hospitality Set-Top Box for Any HDMI TV
InnCable is a compact hospitality set-top device from Innspire TV that plugs into a TV's HDMI port and gives it the full Innspire TV experience: a branded launcher, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, PMS integration and central management. It lets hotels modernise existing TVs, or mix TV brands, without replacing screens.
What problem does InnCable solve?
Most hotels don't replace every TV at once. Properties end up with several generations and brands of screens, and only some of them are supported hospitality Smart TVs. Without a device, those rooms get a worse experience, or the hotel runs two systems.
InnCable closes that gap. It runs the same launcher, casting and folio features as a native Smart TV install, so every room behaves the same, whatever TV is on the wall.
How does InnCable work?
- Connect it to the TV's HDMI input and to the network. It sits out of sight behind the screen.
- It joins the property's Innspire TV platform and pulls the hotel's launcher, channel line-up and settings.
- Guests use it like the TV. The remote, casting and QR pairing work exactly as on a native Smart TV.
- IT manages it centrally, with remote updates and online/offline monitoring, alongside any native Smart TVs on the same network.
What does InnCable support?
- Any TV with HDMI, including consumer TVs and older hospitality models.
- Branded launcher, identical to native Innspire TV installs.
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast on supported builds, paired by QR code with no guest app.
- Two-way PMS integration: guest name and language, folio and check-out, automatic reset.
- IPTV and coax.It can play IP channels itself, or switch the TV to its own tuner for coax channels while still controlling channel and volume.
- Central management and remote updates.
- Mixed deployments with Samsung and LG Smart TVs on the same network.
Network and power options
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Network | Ethernet recommended for the most stable connection; Wi-Fi possible on a well-designed network |
| Remote | RF remote (no line of sight needed) or the guest's phone via QR |
| Integration | Optional remote-control API for hotel apps and third-party systems |
InnCable vs a native hospitality Smart TV
| Native Smart TV | InnCable | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware in room | TV only | TV + small HDMI device |
| Works with | Supported Samsung and LG hospitality TVs | Any HDMI TV |
| Guest experience | Innspire TV launcher, casting, room controls | Same |
| Best for | New TV purchases | Existing or mixed TV fleets |
The usual approach: native on the TVs that support it, InnCable on the rest.
Who is InnCable for?
- Hotels keeping their current TVs through the next renovation cycle.
- Groups with mixed TV brands across properties who want one platform.
- Properties whose TVs aren't on the supported hospitality model list.
- Serviced apartments and residences using consumer TVs.
Frequently asked questions
- Can InnCable make a normal TV into a hotel smart TV?
- Yes. Any TV with an HDMI port gets the full Innspire TV launcher, casting and PMS features.
- Does InnCable need Wi-Fi?
- No. Ethernet is preferred for reliability. Wi-Fi is possible on a properly designed network.
- Can we mix InnCable and Smart TVs in one hotel?
- Yes. Both run on the same platform and network and are managed together.
- Does InnCable support AirPlay?
- Yes, AirPlay and Google Cast are available on supported builds, with QR pairing and reset at check-out.
- Is InnCable visible in the room?
- No. It's designed to sit behind the TV.