NDI Discovery interfaces with Discovery Server to enable easy visualization and management of all discovered devices and groups, and provide useful monitoring data.
The NDI Discovery Tool allows you to manage Discovery Servers and monitor NDI devices across your network. It displays all registered NDI sources (senders) with details like device name, IP address, and streaming port, and shows all active receivers grouped by hostname to help verify which systems are listening for streams. You can also configure or update the Discovery Server’s IP and port, and quickly check the connection status, making it a valuable tool for setup and troubleshooting in NDI workflows.
Alpha presence  | Indicates whether there is alpha in the stream  |
Audio channels  | Number of audio channels present  |
Audio Format  | Audio format and codec  |
Audio presence  | Indicates whether there is audio in the stream and per channel  |
Audio receive mode  | Indicates the transmission method for the audio stream (SingleTCP, RUDP, multicast etc)  |
Audio sample rate  | Indicates the sample rate for the connected source that has audio  |
Connection state  | Indicates if the receiver is connected/disconnected to a source  |
Frame rate  | Frame rate of connected stream  |
Resolution  | Resolution of connected stream (width x height)  |
Source name  | Name of sender and stream that receiver is connected to  |
Source URL Â Â | Will indicate the IP address and Port number for the connected stream (e.g. 192.1.15.11:5961) Â |
Video codec  | NDI format and codec  |
Video color primaries | Indicates the HDR color information if connected stream is HDR |
 Video frame type   | Indicates if the video stream is progressive/interlaced/interleaved streams  |
Video matrix coefficients  | Indicates the HDR color information if connected stream is HDR  |
Video presence  | Indicates whether there is video in the stream  |
Video receive mode  | Will indicate the transmission method for the video stream (SingleTCP, RUDP, multicast etc)  |
Video transfer function  | Indicates the HDR color information if connected stream is HDR  |
NDI Discovery Service enables software developers and expert users to run a version of the Discovery Server utility as an entirely headless service for Windows, macOS, or Linux in the background of their application via proprietary APIs, complete with a nifty user-ready web interface.
Discoverability is one of the core principles of NDI. With Discovery Service, users will be able to access easy visualization of all discovered devices and groups, useful monitoring data, and the most complete overview of any NDI-based workflow.
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These discoverability and monitoring features can be seamlessly integrated into any software product’s experience.
Explore the complete NDI Discovery Service documentation here.
NDI Video Monitor allows you to see any available NDI channel in real-time, arrange multiple NDI channels for live monitoring, and deploy instances for a range of professional signage and display applications
NDI Video Monitor is a tool that runs on any compatible laptop or workstation and provides a simple and powerful interface that enables users to monitor, manage, and control NDI sources from any location on their network, adjust settings, and control PTZ cameras, all in real-time and from a single, convenient platform.
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Broadcast studios can view and manage each camera angle, ensuring that the right shots are selected and displayed during the live production. With the ability to control PTZ cameras remotely, adjustments can be made on the fly without needing to physically access the cameras.
In a university streaming live lectures from various classrooms, NDI Video Monitor allows the media team to view all classroom feeds simultaneously, adjust camera settings as needed, and ensure that the video quality remains consistent for remote viewers.
NDI Access Manager empowers you to manage NDI streams, devices, and networks effortlessly, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows while prioritizing security.
Event producers working with multiple cameras and media sources can organize and route NDI streams based on specific production needs, improving collaboration and reducing the risk of accidental misconfigurations.
NDI Scan Converter makes it simple to stream, broadcast, or record your screen in real-time without additional hardware, offering a flexible and efficient solution for video production workflows.
NDI Scan Converter is a tool designed to effortlessly share your computer’s desktop video and audio with any other device on your network by transforming your computer’s screen into a high-quality NDI source. Anything happening on your screen — a presentation, a live demo, or a video call — can be instantly captured and broadcast as part of a larger production. Offering low-latency transmission, NDI Screen Capture is ideal for live and on-demand applications.
Multiple participants can use NDI Scan Converter to share their screen as an NDI source, making it easy for the meeting facilitator to switch between participants’ screens and keep the meeting organized and professional.
NDI Scan Converter eliminates the need for dual PC setups by turning the game on the streamer’s monitor into an NDI source. It can then be integrated seamlessly with other NDI feeds (like a camera) in streaming software to create a dynamic, professional-grade stream with minimal setup.
Software companies hosting live streams to showcase new products can use NDI Scan Converter to capture the presenter’s screen as they navigate through the software, providing viewers with a clear, real-time view of the product in action.
NDI Virtual Input is a versatile tool that converts any NDI video and audio signals in the network into a webcam source. This source can then be received and used by your main computer, opening a world of possibilities for your video content.
With NDI Virtual Input, NDI sources are recognized as standard video and audio sources, making it possible for content creators and anyone using conferencing apps to elevate their video content without increasing the complexity of their setup. This is particularly beneficial for enhancing your video conferencing experience since users can bring graphics, virtual sets, and other visual enhancements to virtual meetings.
Corporate teams conducting regular video meetings can easily use the feed from high-definition NDI-enabled cameras through NDI Virtual Input, making meetings look more professional.
NDI Test Patterns enables video professionals operating NDI-based setups and workflows to maintain consistency and precision across video networks.
NDI Test Patterns helps the team remotely assess each video feed’s performance, ensuring that latency and signal integrity are within acceptable limits.
NDI Router simplifies and streamlines the management of multiple NDI video sources, providing flexibility, ease, and precision in any NDI-based video production workflow.
NDI Router is a versatile tool that enables users to route and manage multiple sources across an NDI network. It acts as a virtual switcher, allowing you to create flexible signal routing configurations without relying on hardware-based routing systems. This tool creates virtual outputs, which are then used as sources for NDI receivers.
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The production team can bring in guests from different locations for real-time interviews. The guests can join the show from their home or office using any device with a camera and browser. Their video feeds are integrated directly into the production, maintaining high video quality with low latency.
A content creator live streaming to multiple social media platforms can switch between different video sources, such as cameras, screen captures, and media clips, during the stream, ensuring that the stream stays engaging, dynamic, and professional, helping to captivate the audience across platforms.
Organizations with multiple locations that need to route video feeds between venues for a coordinated live event can easily maintain a synchronized production regardless of physical distance.
The NDI Premiere Pro Plugin is a powerful plugin that accelerates live-to-air editing workflows with real-time renderless playback and preview over your network via NDI.
It enables users to send an NDI stream directly from your Adobe Premiere Pro timeline, simplifying the review and approval process, streamlining collaboration between remote teams, and accelerating live-to-air editing workflows.
The NDI After Effects is a groundbreaking plugin that seamlessly integrates your laptop or workstation into your live production workflow.
It enables users to send an NDI stream directly from their Adobe After Effects timeline, simplifying the review and approval process, streamlining collaboration between remote teams, and accelerating live-to-air editing workflows.
New user? Learn how to setup and use the tools here.
