# Video Monitor

**NDI Studio Monitor** is a tool that allows you to effortlessly view video and audio signals transmitted over your network through an NDI stream. 

Studio Monitor is a valuable tool for anyone involved in video monitoring, digital signage, KVM control, recording, PTZ operation, or more.

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Download NDI Tools [here](https://ndi.video/tools/download/).
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## **Accessing NDI Studio Monitor**

[Install NDI Tools](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/installing-ndi-tools) and run NDI Studio Monitor from the [NDI launcher](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/ndi-tools-launcher) or your applications list.

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## **Remote Control and Navigation**

The application launches as a pop-up window, providing an IP address or QR code for remote control from another device on the same network.

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## **Viewing NDI Sources**

Click on the `NDI` button on the top menu bar to browse a list of devices broadcasting over NDI. Then, you can select any channel to view the video and audio in real-time.

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If your desired source is not listed, ensure that the equipment is on the correct network and configured properly.
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## Settings and Customization

Explore the `Settings` tab to customize your viewing experience:

* **Low Bandwidth:** Optimize viewing NDI sources in low bandwidth contexts.
* **Mute:** Mute audio from the selected NDI source.
* **Set Record Path:** Specify the location where recorded files will be saved.
* **Allow Receiver Advertising:** Makes Video Monitor available for monitoring when using Discovery Server.

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Initiate recordings by clicking the red button in the top right corner of the application.
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* **PTZ Control:** Take advantage of NDI Video Monitor's capability to **remotely control** [**PTZ**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] **cameras**. Select the NDI camera source under the `NDI` tab and access PTZ Control under `Settings`. Manipulate camera movement and store preset positions for quick recall.
* **Device Web Page:** Access the web page of certain NDI-enabled cameras and devices for configuration changes.

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To open multiple instances of Video Monitor on Mac use the command `open -a "NDI Video Monitor.app" -n` on Terminal
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[^1]: Pan-tilt-zoom (**PTZ**) cameras are built with mechanical parts that allow them to swivel left to right, tilt up and down, and zoom in and out of a scene.