BirdDog Play Pro 4K NDI Player

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. 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.

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 + NDIHX3
Decoding

UHD
Up to 4K60 resolution support

Lo/Hi
Low-latency, high-quality video

Always On
Designed for continous 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.  Perfect for Broadcast control, Post-production, Machine rooms, Classrooms, Corporate studios, Remote operators, and IT/AV integration.

Fast Switching. No Waiting.
PLAY Pro switches between NDI® sources instantly. No delay, no black frames — just the next feed, right when you select it. Whether you’re changing camera angles, showing a return feed, or moving between live sources, Fast Switching keeps everything in sync and responsive. It’s ideal for control rooms, studios, classrooms, and live environments where timing matters.

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. Clean, compact, and installation-ready, PLAY Pro integrates seamlessly into AV furniture and fixed setups, delivering a reliable solution built to stay in place.

BirdUI Simplicity.
Setup is intentionally simple: just open BirdUI, pick a source, and you’re ready to go.
BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog Play Pro. A browser-based application that can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.

PoE
Power over Ethernet for single-cable installs

GbE
Gigabit Ethernet for stable IP workflows

HDMI
The perfect output for displays, projectors, and production monitors.

LED
Custom Status Light

USB
The classic USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and accessories

USB-C
USB-C for flexible power options when PoE isn't available

Includes VESA / Multi Mount.
Take advantage of the included mount, designed to adapt to any situation — from various VESA configurations to under-table mounting.

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 decode resolution in Full NDI® 1080p60 max, NDI®|HX UHD60p
• Video Format Support
  • NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency
  • NDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264
  • NDI® HX2 – UHD60p in HEVC
  • NDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264
  • NDI® HX3 – 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: 76mm x 76mm x 28mm
• Weights: 158g
• Power
  • Power Input: USB-C or PoE
  • Voltage: 5V DC, PoE (802.3af)
  • Current: 2A

What's Included

• BirdDog Play Pro 4K NDI Player
• VESA / Multi Mount