IAdea XDS-1588-A (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: IAdea XDS-1588-A 15-inch Room Booking Panel with NFC
Brand: IAdea
SKU: iadea-xds-1588-a
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The IAdea XDS-1588-A is a discontinued 15-inch touch room booking panel with a 1920 x 1080 display, 350 nits brightness, Android 7.1, Wi-Fi, a camera, PoE+ power and data over one Ethernet cable, and a built-in NFC and RFID module to track meeting attendees. Its LED light bar shows room status. It suits Qatari offices and campuses booking meeting rooms. Request a quote for a current equivalent or compatible replacement.

What the XDS-1588-A is

The IAdea XDS-1588-A is a 15-inch touch-enabled room booking panel mounted beside a meeting room door to show and manage that room's schedule. This model is discontinued: the manufacturer has confirmed it has reached end of life. It is the NFC variant of the XDS-1588 series, with a built-in NFC and RFID module added to the standard feature set, so it suits organisations that want attendees identified at the room.

Specifications that matter for a booking panel

Display: 15-inch touch screen at 1920 x 1080 resolution with 350 nits brightness.
Platform: Android 7.1 on a Quad A17 processor, described by the manufacturer as a Cortex-A17 quad-core running at 1.8 GHz.
Identification: built-in NFC and RFID module for attendee authentication.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and PoE+, so one Ethernet cable carries power, network and data.
Status lighting: LED light bar with a range of programmable colours.
Camera: included on this model.
Mounting and build: built-in VESA MIS-D mount measuring 100 mm x 100 mm, with a tempered glass front.

Where it fits in Qatar

A training centre in Msheireb with several small seminar rooms can place one panel beside each door, so staff see the day's schedule and book a free room from the screen instead of walking the corridor. A consultancy office in West Bay, where Arabic and English meeting notices sit side by side, can use the same panels to stop double bookings across floors. A private school in Al Rayyan can place units outside staff meeting rooms and the library study room, where a 15-inch display is a comfortable reading size.

What to plan before installation

Confirm three things before ordering: that each door position has a PoE+ port, because power arrives through the Ethernet cable; that the wall, frame or mounting box matches the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern; and that your room management software is compatible with the panel. The source data does not give an operating temperature range, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the environment if a panel would sit near a window or an open entrance exposed to heat and dust. A free site survey checks cable routes and door positions before installation.

Choosing this model or a replacement

Because the XDS-1588-A is discontinued, compare it with a current equivalent before committing to a rollout. Organisations that already run this panel can keep using it while their booking software supports it, and SmartRooms Qatar can advise which units to keep and which to replace. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. We accept purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Request a quote and we will recommend a current equivalent or a compatible replacement for your rooms.

Highlights

15-inch touch display at 1920 x 1080 resolution
Built-in NFC and RFID module for attendee authentication
350 nits brightness and Android 7.1 operating system
PoE+ delivers power and data over a single Ethernet cable
LED light bar with a range of programmable colours
Built-in VESA MIS-D mount, 100 mm x 100 mm

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

36 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Series comparison36

XDS-1588 · Click here to learn more: Interactive room panel with status lights
XDS-1588 · Android: 7.1
XDS-1588 · CPU: Quad A17
XDS-1588 · Resolution: 1920 x 1080
XDS-1588 · Brightness (nits): 350
XDS-1588 · Touch: ●
XDS-1588 · LED light bar: ●
XDS-1588 · PoE+: ●
XDS-1588 · Wi-Fi: ●
XDS-1588 · Camera: ●
XDS-1588 · NFC: -
XDS-1588 · HID: -
XDS-1588-A · Click here to learn more: Interactive room panel with status lights, embedded NFC
XDS-1588-A · Android: 7.1
XDS-1588-A · CPU: Quad A17
XDS-1588-A · Resolution: 1920 x 1080
XDS-1588-A · Brightness (nits): 350
XDS-1588-A · Touch: ●
XDS-1588-A · LED light bar: ●
XDS-1588-A · PoE+: ●
XDS-1588-A · Wi-Fi: ●
XDS-1588-A · Camera: ●
XDS-1588-A · NFC: ●
XDS-1588-A · HID: -
XDS-1588-H · Click here to learn more: Interactive room panel with status lights, embedded HID
XDS-1588-H · Android: 7.1
XDS-1588-H · CPU: Quad A17
XDS-1588-H · Resolution: 1920 x 1080
XDS-1588-H · Brightness (nits): 350
XDS-1588-H · Touch: ●
XDS-1588-H · LED light bar: ●
XDS-1588-H · PoE+: ●
XDS-1588-H · Wi-Fi: ●
XDS-1588-H · Camera: ●
XDS-1588-H · NFC: ●
XDS-1588-H · HID: ●

Downloads

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Questions about XDS-1588-A

Is the IAdea XDS-1588-A still sold by the manufacturer?

No. IAdea has discontinued the XDS-1588-A, and the manufacturer notice confirms the model has reached end of life. Organisations that already run it can keep using it while their room management software supports it. Buyers planning new rooms should compare current equivalents. SmartRooms Qatar can quote for a current equivalent or a compatible replacement and advise existing owners whether an upgrade makes sense.

How does the XDS-1588-A differ from the base XDS-1588?

The main difference is the built-in NFC and RFID module, which the base XDS-1588 does not list. Both models share a 15-inch touch display at 1920 x 1080, 350 nits brightness, Android 7.1, PoE+, Wi-Fi, a camera and an LED light bar. If your rooms need attendees to tap in at the door, choose the -A over the base model. Request a quote and we will confirm the configuration you need.

Does the XDS-1588-A support HID credentials?

No. The source data lists HID as not available on this model. HID support appears on the XDS-1588-H, a separate variant in the same series with embedded HID. If your access control system relies on HID cards, compare the -H variant with your access system before ordering, and ask us to check the reader type your building uses.

What does the built-in NFC and RFID module do?

It provides ID authentication, which the manufacturer describes as a way to track meeting attendees. Staff or visitors present a compatible NFC or RFID credential at the panel, which helps facilities teams see who used a room. The module is built into the unit, so no separate reader needs to be mounted beside the door. Check which credentials your organisation already issues before buying.

How is the XDS-1588-A powered and connected?

It supports PoE+, so a single Ethernet cable carries power, network and data to the display. Wi-Fi is also listed. In a Doha office, that means one data cable at each meeting room door rather than a separate mains socket and network point. Confirm with your IT team that each door position has a PoE+ port and that the switch has enough power budget for every panel you plan to install.

What wall or frame mounting does it need?

The unit has a built-in VESA MIS-D mount measuring 100 mm x 100 mm. Confirm that your wall plate, frame or mounting box matches this pattern before ordering. Glass doors and partition walls need checking for fixings and cable routing. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can cover door frames, cable paths to the network cabinet and the panel height for visitors.

Which room booking software does it work with?

The manufacturer states that the series is compatible with numerous industry-leading room management programs, so it can integrate with an existing in-house booking system. Because compatibility depends on the specific platform, share your software name when requesting a quote. We will confirm compatibility before you commit, rather than assume it works with the calendar system used by a government office or company in Doha.

Can staff book a room directly from the panel?

Yes. The touch display is designed as an interactive surface for room booking. With compatible third-party software, a user at a meeting room door can view the day's schedule and reserve a free slot on the spot, without opening a laptop or smartphone. This suits busy floors where people walk past several rooms looking for an empty one.

Is it suitable for an entrance or window exposed to heat and dust?

The source data does not give an operating temperature range or dust rating for the XDS-1588-A. For that reason, we recommend an air-conditioned interior location rather than a position exposed to direct sun or sand-laden air at an open entrance. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the environment for your site before purchase, particularly during summer months when outdoor temperatures exceed 45°C.

Is a 15-inch panel right for a school booking shared rooms in Al Rayyan?

A 15-inch panel suits the door of a smaller room such as a staff meeting room, a library study room or a classroom booked for tutoring. For larger halls, a bigger display may fit better. The series also includes 10-inch and 22-inch versions, which we can compare on request. A private school can order several units under one LPO, and a site survey confirms door positions and network points first.

Can a government entity buy this through a tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar supplies government entities against purchase orders and tenders, including Monaqasat tenders, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Because this model is discontinued, write the tender specification around the required features, such as a 15-inch touch display, NFC and RFID, PoE+ and a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mount, so that a current equivalent can be quoted on the same basis.

What does the LED light bar add?

The LED light bar is a status indicator available in a variety of colours, and the manufacturer describes thousands of programmable colours for the bar. Facilities teams can use it to show room status at a glance from along a corridor, with colours mapped to their own internal rules. Colour behaviour depends on the software and configuration used, so confirm it during the quotation.