IAdea XMP-8550 4K Digital Signage Media Player

Name: IAdea XMP-8550 4K Digital Signage Media Player
Brand: IAdea
SKU: iadea-xmp-8550
Availability: InStock

Overview

The IAdea XMP-8550 is a wired 4K media player for digital signage and self-service kiosks. It decodes H.265/HEVC video up to 4K, drives a 3840 x 2160 display at 60 fps over HDMI 2.0, runs Android 12 with 16 GB of built-in eMMC storage, and connects through one Gigabit Ethernet port. It suits lobby signage and kiosk projects across Doha where a network cable is already at the screen. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.

What the XMP-8550 Is and Where It Fits

The IAdea XMP-8550 is a compact media player that drives signage screens and self-service kiosks from a single cabled network connection. Its enclosure measures 186 x 119 x 27.6 mm, so it can sit behind a display or inside a kiosk cabinet where space is limited. This is a wired model. Gigabit Ethernet is its only network interface, which makes it a practical choice where a data point is already installed at the screen.

In Qatar, that suits a hospital outpatient lobby showing queue and wayfinding information, a bank branch in West Bay running a rotating promotional playlist, or a university building in Education City with a directory kiosk. Each site needs a player that starts on power-up and keeps running without someone attending it.

Playback, Storage and Ports

The player decodes H.265/HEVC video up to 4K (3840 x 2160), along with H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and VC-1 up to 1080p. The HDMI 2.0 output is rated at 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps, so a 4K panel can run at full resolution. Still images are supported as JPEG and PNG up to 1920 x 1080, and audio as MP3 up to 320 Kbps.

Content is held on 16 GB of built-in eMMC, and a micro SD slot allows expansion to 16 GB or 32 GB. The port set includes one Gigabit Ethernet port, one HDMI 2.0 output, one micro USB port, one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0 port and one 3.5 mm analog stereo audio output. The Android 12 platform (API 12.0) plays HTML5 pages, CSS, JavaScript and W3C Widgets for calendar, clock, news and web panels.

Keeping Content Running Reliably

Signage and kiosks often sit on shared or busy networks. The XMP-8550 includes StrongCache, which keeps content playing when the network is unavailable. AlwaysOn and AppLock are included to limit unauthorised access to the player, and remote commissioning is listed among its signage features. Content is managed with the SignApps Express Utility, and a third-party content management solution is available under an optional licence.

The device is rated for an operating temperature of -20 to 50 °C, with humidity of 10 to 85 % at 45 °C, non-condensing. Its power adapter accepts 100 to 240 V at 50 to 60 Hz and outputs 12 V at 1.5 A, and it carries UL, CB and PSE certification. The manufacturer also specifies shock tolerance to IEC 60068-2-27 and vibration of 1.5 G at 5 to 200 Hz, random.

Planning a Qatar Installation

Summer heat: Doha ambient temperatures can exceed 45 °C, and the rated ceiling is 50 °C. Plan ventilation for any enclosed kiosk cabinet and confirm the environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation.
Power: the adapter accepts 240 V mains. It ships with interchangeable plug heads, so confirm the UK head is fitted for Qatar's BS 1363 sockets.
Network: run the Ethernet cable to the player position, because this model has no Wi-Fi.
Storage: size the playlist against 16 GB of built-in storage and any micro SD expansion.

SmartRooms Qatar supplies the XMP-8550 across all eight municipalities of Qatar, with professional installation and free site surveys before any wall or cabinet work begins. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we accept purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat. Request a quote to specify the player with the display, cabling and accessories for your site.

Highlights

Wired Gigabit Ethernet, with no Wi-Fi or PoE on this model
HDMI 2.0 output at 3840 x 2160 and 60 fps
16 GB built-in eMMC, with micro SD expansion to 32 GB
H.265/HEVC playback up to 4K, plus 1080p legacy codecs
StrongCache keeps content playing without network access
Rated for -20 to 50 °C operation and 10 to 85 % humidity

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

45 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

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XMP-8550 · Local Storage: 16 GB eMMC built-in Micro SD card (replaces internal storage)
XMP-8550 · Andriod: API 12.0
XMP-8550 · Supported Video Formats: H.265/HEVC up to 4K (3840 x 2160) H.264/AVC up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-4 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-2 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) VC-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080)
XMP-8550 · Connectivity: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
XMP-8550 · Ports: Gigabit Ethernet port x 1 HDMI 2.0 (3840 x 2160 @ 60fps) x 1 Micro USB x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 3.5 mm analog stereo audio out x 1
XMP-8550 · Accessories: HDMI cable Velcro DC jack bracket Micro SD card bracket M2.5 screw x 2 Quick Start Guide AC power adapter with interchangeable plug head (US/EU/UK/AUS) SignApps Express QR code
XMP-8550 · Supported Open Standards: HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS W3C SMIL for cross-platform management W3C Widgets for HTML delivery Android API 12.0
XMP-8550 · Power: Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. Output: 12V, 1.5 A UL/CB/PSE certified power supply
XMP-8550 · Supported Image Formats: JPEG up to 1920 x 1080 PNG up to 1920 x 1080
XMP-8550 · Expansion Options: Memory expandable to 16 GB / 32 GB with Micro SD / SDHC card
XMP-8550 · Supported Audio Formats: MP3 up to 320 Kbps
XMP-8550 · Environmental Tolerance: Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C Humidity: 10 to 85 % @ 45 °C, non-condensing Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 Table A.1 (railway) Vibration: 1.5 G @ 5 - 200Hz, random
XMP-8550 · Advanced Signage Features: Remote commissioning AlwaysOn, AppLockto prevent unauthorized access StrongCache for continued playback even when network is not available
XMP-8550 · Content Management: SignApps Express Utility 3rd party solution (optional license)
XMP-8550 · HTML5 Support: Widgets for calendar, clock, news, and web page integration HTML5 technologies including CSS and Javascript WebKit-based browser engine, same as Google Chrome™ and Apple Safari® browsers
XMP-8552 · Local Storage: 16 GB eMMC built-in Micro SD card (replaces internal storage)
XMP-8552 · Andriod: API 12.0
XMP-8552 · Supported Video Formats: H.265/HEVC up to 4K (3840 x 2160) H.264/AVC up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-4 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-2 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) VC-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080)
XMP-8552 · Connectivity: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi IEEE 802.3af PoE
XMP-8552 · Ports: Gigabit Ethernet port x 1 HDMI 2.0 (3840 x 2160 @ 60fps) x 1 Micro USB x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 3.5 mm analog stereo audio out x 1 External antenna port x 1
XMP-8552 · Accessories: HDMI cable External 2 dB wireless antenna Velcro DC jack bracket Micro SD card bracket M2.5 screw x 2 Quick Start Guide AC power adapter with interchangeable plug head (US/EU/UK/AUS) SignApps Express QR code
XMP-8552 · Supported Open Standards: HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS W3C SMIL for cross-platform management W3C Widgets for HTML delivery Android API 12.0
XMP-8552 · Power: Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. Output: 12V, 1.5 A UL/CB/PSE certified power supply
XMP-8552 · Supported Image Formats: JPEG up to 1920 x 1080 PNG up to 1920 x 1080
XMP-8552 · Expansion Options: Memory expandable to 16 GB / 32 GB with Micro SD / SDHC card
XMP-8552 · Supported Audio Formats: MP3 up to 320 Kbps
XMP-8552 · Environmental Tolerance: Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C Humidity: 10 to 85 % @ 45 °C, non-condensing Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 Table A.1 (railway) Vibration: 1.5 G @ 5 - 200Hz, random
XMP-8552 · Advanced Signage Features: Remote commissioning AlwaysOn, AppLockto prevent unauthorized access StrongCache for continued playback even when network is not available
XMP-8552 · Content Management: SignApps Express Utility 3rd party solution (optional license)
XMP-8552 · HTML5 Support: Widgets for calendar, clock, news, and web page integration HTML5 technologies including CSS and Javascript WebKit-based browser engine, same as Google Chrome™ and Apple Safari® browsers

XMP-855015

Technical Specifications · Local Storage: 16 GB eMMC built-in Micro SD card (replaces internal storage)
Technical Specifications · Dimensions: 186 x 119 x 27.6mm / 7.32 x 4.69 x 1.09"
Technical Specifications · Supported Video Formats: H.265/HEVC up to 4K (3840 x 2160) H.264/AVC up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-4 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-2 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) MPEG-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) VC-1 up to 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Technical Specifications · Connectivity: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
Technical Specifications · Ports: Gigabit Ethernet port x 1 HDMI 2.0 (3840 x 2160 @ 60fps) x 1 Micro USB x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 3.5 mm analog stereo audio out x 1
Technical Specifications · Accessories: HDMI cable Velcro DC jack bracket Micro SD card bracket M2.5 screw x 2 Quick Start Guide AC power adapter with interchangeable plug head (US/EU/UK/AUS) SignApps Express QR code
Technical Specifications · Supported Open Standards: HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS W3C SMIL for cross-platform management W3C Widgets for HTML delivery Android API 12.0
Technical Specifications · Power: Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. Output: 12V, 1.5 A UL/CB/PSE certified power supply
Technical Specifications · Supported Image Formats: JPEG up to 1920 x 1080 PNG up to 1920 x 1080
Technical Specifications · Expansion Options: Memory expandable to 16 GB / 32 GB with Micro SD / SDHC card
Technical Specifications · Supported Audio Formats: MP3 up to 320 Kbps
Technical Specifications · Environmental Tolerance: Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C Humidity: 10 to 85 % @ 45 °C, non-condensing Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 Table A.1 (railway) Vibration: 1.5 G @ 5 - 200Hz, random
Technical Specifications · Advanced Signage Features: Remote commissioning AlwaysOn, AppLockto prevent unauthorized access StrongCache for continued playback even when network is not available
Technical Specifications · Content Management: SignApps Express Utility 3rd party solution (optional license)
Technical Specifications · HTML5 Support: Widgets for calendar, clock, news, and web page integration HTML5 technologies including CSS and Javascript WebKit-based browser engine, same as Google Chrome™ and Apple Safari® browsers

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Questions about XMP-8550

What is the IAdea XMP-8550 used for?

It is a media player that drives a screen with 4K video, images and HTML5 content, usually a digital signage display or a self-service kiosk. It suits wayfinding kiosks, lobby signage and retail promotions that must run unattended. In Qatar, that could be a hotel lobby in The Pearl showing event schedules or a school reception screen. Because it is wired only, it suits sites where an Ethernet point already sits at the screen.

How does the XMP-8550 differ from the XMP-8552?

The XMP-8550 has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and no Wi-Fi, PoE or external antenna port. The XMP-8552 adds dual-band IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.3af PoE and an external 2 dB antenna. Both share the same video formats, 16 GB eMMC storage and HDMI 2.0 output. Choose the XMP-8550 when a network cable is available at the screen and wireless connectivity is not needed.

Does the XMP-8550 support Wi-Fi or PoE?

No. The XMP-8550 is specified with one IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet connection and a separate power adapter rated 100 to 240 V input and 12 V 1.5 A output. Plan a cable run to the player and a power outlet near the mounting position. For a mall kiosk in Msheireb or a showroom in Lusail, the installation team needs both a data point and a socket within reach of the screen.

Which video and image formats can it play?

H.265/HEVC plays up to 4K at 3840 x 2160. H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and VC-1 play up to 1080p at 1920 x 1080. JPEG and PNG images go up to 1920 x 1080, and MP3 audio goes up to 320 Kbps. Encode 4K content in H.265 if you want full resolution, and keep any older clips in one of the supported 1080p codecs.

Can content keep playing if the network goes down?

Yes. The manufacturer lists StrongCache for continued playback when the network is unavailable. This matters in a hospital waiting area or a bank branch, where a network interruption should not leave a blank screen. During commissioning, test the playlist with the network disconnected to confirm the behaviour on your specific content and display setup before go-live.

Is the XMP-8550 suitable for Qatar's summer heat?

Its rated operating temperature is -20 to 50 °C, with humidity of 10 to 85 % at 45 °C, non-condensing. Doha summer ambient air can exceed 45 °C, so a player inside a closed kiosk or a window-facing cabinet needs ventilation to stay within its rating. Ask SmartRooms Qatar to review the enclosure during the site survey before you commit to a location.

Does the power adapter work with Qatar's 240 V mains?

The adapter accepts 100 to 240 V at 50 to 60 Hz, which covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz supply. It is UL, CB and PSE certified and ships with interchangeable plug heads for US, EU, UK and Australian sockets. Qatar uses BS 1363 (Type G) sockets, so confirm that the UK head is fitted before installation.

How is content managed on this player?

Content is managed with the SignApps Express Utility, which is included, and a third-party content management solution is available under an optional licence. Remote commissioning and the AlwaysOn and AppLock features help keep a player in service once installed. For a school operating several players across a campus in Education City, central management reduces visits to individual rooms.

What comes in the box with the XMP-8550?

The accessory list includes an HDMI cable, Velcro strips, a DC jack bracket, a micro SD card bracket, two M2.5 screws, a quick start guide, an AC power adapter with interchangeable plug heads for US, EU, UK and Australian sockets, and a SignApps Express QR code. Check the contents on delivery against your site list, particularly the plug head and mounting parts.

How much space does the XMP-8550 need behind a display?

The player measures 186 x 119 x 27.6 mm, or about 7.32 x 4.69 x 1.09 inches. It fits in a small space behind a wall-mounted screen or inside a kiosk cabinet, and the Velcro strips and DC jack bracket supplied help secure it. Measure the cable routes for HDMI, Ethernet and power as well, because all three leads need to leave the same cavity or cabinet.

Can SmartRooms Qatar supply this player for a government tender or an LPO?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. Include the quantity, the sites and any required accessories in your request so the quotation covers each location in one document.

Do I need a site survey before installing the XMP-8550?

For a wall-mounted display or a kiosk, a site survey is strongly recommended. It confirms the Ethernet point, the mains socket position, ventilation around the player and the mounting surface. SmartRooms Qatar provides free site surveys across Qatar, followed by professional installation, so cable routing and enclosure checks are settled before the player is fixed in place.