BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player

Hello World. Come PLAY.
Have a display with HDMI input? Then you have a workstation! BirdDog PLAY redefines simplicity in NDI® workflows, delivering powerful 4K UHD video playback in a compact, plug-and-play design. With PLAY, it’s never been easier to bring your NDI® content to life.

Next-Level NDI
NDI High Bandwidth and NDIHX3 support up to 4K60p. Maximize your NDI workflow with ease.

Plug-and-Play
Connect via Ethernet and HDMI, then use your TV remote (CEC support) to select your NDI sources effortlessly.

Global Connectivity
Stream anywhere via SRT or BirdDog Connect.

Crystal Clear Audio
3.5mm audio output ensures your sound is as sharp as your visuals.

Compact and Versatile
Mount discreetly with a built-in magnet or secure with its non-slip grip ring.

Powered Your Way
USB-C power for maximum flexibility

Smart Integrations
RESTful API, Crestron, Zoom, and Q-SYS API support for seamless control and automation.

NDI® 5.
PLAY supports all the new NDI® 5 functions including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2 and HX3.

Tiny footprint.
Play measures just 85mm x 85mm x 19mm and only weighs 97grams.

Incredible API support.
RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API. You name it, PLAY supports it.

4K UHD. HDMI 2.0
Receive NDI® in resolutions all the way up to UHD60p*. *Full NDI® max 1080p60, NDI®|HX max UHD60p

USB Power.
PLAY is powered by standard USB-C for maximum flexibility.

Magnetic Base. Non-slip grip ring.
Attach PLAY behind your TV screen with the built-in magnet or sit in front of the TV confidently with its non-slip rubberised grip ring.

Easy source selection.
Navigation to your NDI® sources is an absolute breeze within the on-screen display, using your TV remote control.

Automatic source detection.
PLAY automatically scans your network for NDI® sources and brings them up on your TV.

CEC control. BYO remote.
The built-in CEC control lets you use your own remote to browse and play NDI® sources.

Specifications

• RESOLUTIONS AND FRAME RATES*
  • UHD 2160p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • HD 720p – 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• VIDEO FORMAT SUPPORT
  • NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency.
  • NDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264
  • NDI® HX 2 – UHD60p in HEVC
  • NDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264
  • NDI® HX 3 – UHD60p in HEVC
• VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY: 1x HDMI 2.0 – Full size connector
• AUDIO I/O CONNECTIVITY: Stereo audio over HDMI 2.0; Analogue audio output supported.
• NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
• Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm
• Weights: 97g
• Power Power Input: USB-C
• Power Voltage: 5vDC
• Power Current: 2a

What's Included

• BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player
• Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty