BirdDog PLAY Pro is the simplest way to put NDI® video on a display. Whether it’s a camera feed, return feed, confidence monitor, or live video away from the switcher, PLAY Pro gets it there - instantly and reliably.
Overview
Just connect it, power it with PoE, and plug in a screen. Built around a next-generation processor, PLAY Pro is smaller, significantly quieter, and housed in a rugged metal enclosure with proper mounting options, designed to live neatly behind a display and work day after day. With NDI KVM support, it’s not only for viewing video - you can interact and stay in control.
Official Features
The missing link between NDI and your screen.: BirdDog PLAY Pro is the simplest way to put NDI® video on a display. Whether it’s a camera feed, return feed, confidence monitor, or live video away from the switcher, PLAY Pro gets it there - instantly and reliably.
Pro-Grade Decoding - Built for Real-World Workflows.: Play Pro is built on a next-generation decoding engine designed for professional reliability. It supports NDI®, NDI® HX3, and modern IP formats at up to 4Kp60 (NDI® HX), delivering smooth, stable playback without compromise.
NDI® + NDI HX3: Decoding.
Always On.: Designed for continuous, long-duration use.
Remote KVM. Control Any Computer Over IP.: Plug in a keyboard and mouse and instantly take control of a remote Mac or PC. It’s like being physically in front of the machine - even if it’s in a rack room, another floor, or across the facility.
Install It Anywhere.: PLAY Pro is designed to live in professional environments. Its rugged metal enclosure, combined with an included VESA mount, allows it to be securely installed behind a display, inside an AV cabinet, under a desk - in any orientation.
