BIRDDOG PLAY Pro

Professional Compact NDI Decoder

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.

If you need NDI? on a screen you need PLAY Pro.

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 delivering smooth stable playback without compromise.

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.

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.

BirdUI Simplicity. 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.

Play Pro brings the connections AV and broadcast installers actually need
• PoE for single-cable installs
• GbE for stable IP workflows
• HDMI output for displays projectors production monitors
• USB ports for keyboard mouse and accessories
• USB-C for flexible power options when PoE isn’t available.

Includes VESA / Multi Mount
PLAY Pro is designed to live in professional environments. Its rugged metal enclosure combined with an included VESA / Multi 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.

Features:
• Professional compact NDI Decoder
• NDI? + NDI? HX3 decoding
• Up to 4Kp60 resolution support
• Designed for continuous long-duration use
• Low-latency high-quality video