BirdDog PLAY PRO Video Encoder

If you need NDI® on a screen, you need PLAY Pro.

We appreciate your understanding as these broader industry pressures continue to impact pricing.

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.

Just rock-solid decoding for mission-critical setups.

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.

Incredible API Support.

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

P rofessional I/O That Fits Real Workflows.

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

Everything you need — nothing you don’t .

Includes VESA / Multi Mount.

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