Planar Adds ETSI Cybersecurity Certification to UltraRes P Series Displays
2026-11-11 · via invidis
Planar has certified its UltraRes P Series professional LCD displays to ETSI EN 303 645, a baseline cybersecurity standard for connected devices, and added compatibility with its Walldirector Cloud monitoring platform. For operators running fleets of displays tied into corporate networks, that certification is the more consequential of the two changes.
ETSI EN 303 645 sets minimum security requirements for connected devices, covering things like default credentials and data handling. It was originally developed with consumer IoT in mind but has increasingly become a reference point for commercial AV equipment as displays get networked, remotely managed, and in many cases connected to the same infrastructure as sensitive corporate systems. Planar says the certification extends its existing security work across its commercial display lineup. The announcement does not specify what other products in that lineup carry the certification or when.
For integrators and IT departments vetting hardware before it goes on a network, a recognized third-party certification is a useful shortcut compared to taking a vendor's word on security posture. It is also likely to matter more going forward as procurement teams, particularly in government, education, and corporate environments, add cybersecurity compliance to their RFP checklists.
Remote monitoring via Walldirector Cloud
The second piece is support for Planar Walldirector Cloud, a browser-based dashboard for monitoring display health remotely. According to Planar, administrators can run diagnostics and reach Planar Support directly through the platform, which the company says cuts down on the need for technicians to visit a site in person. This is a familiar play in the commercial display space: Samsung, LG and others have pushed similar cloud dashboards as a way to reduce truck rolls for large deployments. The announcement does not say whether Walldirector Cloud is included at no extra cost or sold as a subscription, nor does it detail what specific metrics or alerts the dashboard surfaces.
Hardware specs unchanged in substance
Outside of the security and monitoring additions, the UltraRes P Series specs look like standard large-format commercial fare. The line spans six sizes from 49 to 98 inches, with 700-nit brightness, wide color gamut, HDR support, and a 24/7 duty cycle rating in either landscape or portrait orientation. Planar's MediaPlex Plus processing allows up to four sources to be shown at once, and the Interactive models use optically bonded projected capacitive touch supporting up to 50 touch points. The displays are also TAA-compliant, relevant for government and federal buyers, and Energy Star certified.
The release does not give pricing or availability dates for the updated models, nor does it say whether the cybersecurity certification and cloud support are retrofittable to earlier UltraRes P Series units already in the field.
The announcement in full
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The latest generation of Planar's professional LCD displays adds ETSI cybersecurity certification and support for centralized remote monitoring.
Planar has added cybersecurity certification and cloud-based monitoring capabilities to its Ultrares P Series LCD displays.
The latest generation has achieved ETSI EN 303 645 certification, a cybersecurity standard for connected devices, and is now compatible with Planar Walldirector Cloud.
ETSI EN 303 645 establishes baseline cybersecurity requirements for connected devices. The certification extends Planar’s existing efforts to address security risks across its commercial display portfolio, an increasingly relevant consideration as professional AV equipment becomes more closely integrated with corporate IT networks.
Walldirector Cloud provides a centralized, browser-based dashboard for monitoring display health. Administrators can access remote diagnostics and contact Planar Support through the platform, reducing the need for on-site troubleshooting.
The UltraRes P Series is available in six sizes ranging from 49 to 98 inches. The displays offer 700-nit brightness, wide color gamut and HDR compatibility, and are designed for continuous 24/7 operation in landscape or portrait orientation.
Planar’s MediaPlex Plus processing supports the simultaneous display of up to four sources while Interactive models feature optically bonded projected capacitive touch technology with support for up to 50 touch points.
The displays are also TAA-compliant and Energy Star certified.