PLAY is the latest 4K NDI player from BirdDog with full support for NDI® 5. Now connections are a breeze: simply plug PLAY into your NDI network, connect it to your TV via HDMI and use your own remote control to browse the new interface.
NDI® 5.
PLAY supports all new NDI® 5 features, including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2, NDI® Remote and NDI® Bridge. Learn more here more about all the amazing features of NDI 5.
Tiny footprint.
The device measures just 85 mm x 85 mm x 19 mm and weighs only 97 g.
Magnetic base. Non-slip grip ring.
Attach PLAY behind your TV screen with the built-in magnet or sit securely in front of the TV with the non-slip, rubberized grip ring.
4K UHD. HDMI 2.0
Receive NDI in resolutions of up to 4Kp60 (not all versions of NDI® 5 support 4Kp60).
USB power supply.
PLAY is powered via standard USB-C - for maximum flexibility.
CEC control. BYO remote control.
With the integrated CEC control, you can use your own remote control to browse and play NDI sources.
Incredible API support.
RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API. PLAY supports everything you want.
Automatic source detection.
PLAY automatically scans your network for NDI sources and displays them in a thumbnail view.
BirdDog Cloud Connect.
Integrate PLAY with BirdDog Cloud Connect to use it as a viewer for all your global BirdDog Cloud endpoints. Browsing is super intuitive and the connection speed is lightning fast. High quality video in just 2 frames from anywhere in the world.
*Cloud Connect requires an additional license.
Technical specifications
Supported video formats
UHD 2160p - 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (NDI-HX only)
UHD 2160p - 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 720p - 50, 59.94, 60
Video I/O connectivity
1x HDMI 2.0 - full format connection
Audio input and output connectivity
HDMI 2.0 - Audio output (stereo)
3.5 mm analog audio output (stereo)
Video codec support
NDI® - i-Frame with high bandwidth and low latency
NDI® HX2 - h.264/HEVC long GOP
BirdDog Cloud Connect - Ultra-low latency, internet delivery with detection
NDI® 5 bridge: yes
NDI® 5 REMOTE: yes, token-based
Network connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Weight + dimensions
Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm
Weight: 97g
Mounting: Integrated magnetic base and rubber feet
Power
Power input: USB-C
Voltage: 5vDC
Amperage:1.2a