BirdDog PLAY PRO - Product - Midwich

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 (NDI® HX), delivering smooth, stable playback without compromise.

• NDI - NDI + NDI HX3 Decoding
• UHD - Up to 4Kp60 resolution support
• Lo/Hi - Low-latency, high-quality video
• 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

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

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.

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.

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.

Professional I/O That Fits Real Workflows.

Play Pro brings the connections AV and broadcast installers actually need:

• 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