Installation involves physically placing, connecting, and configuring equipment according to project requirements. Commissioning goes further by verifying that the equipment and its associated systems perform as intended.

For example, installing a hospitality television may involve mounting the display, connecting power and signal sources, and applying configuration settings.

Commissioning may additionally verify channel availability, hotel-mode settings, remote functionality, casting performance, network connectivity, accessibility features, and integration with the property's television management platform. A product can be installed correctly from a physical standpoint while still requiring configuration or system-level corrections before it is operationally ready.