Video Storm NetPlay PRO feature status
| Feature | VTX100 | VRX040 | VRX020 | VRX010 | NBX022 | NBX100 | NAB100 |
| Hardware version | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Software version | 1.6.4 | 2.1.1 | 1.9.8 | 1.4.3 | 2.0.7 | 2.1.0 | 2.1.0 |
| NetPlay Video Encoder | |||||||
| HDMI inputs, encoded to h.264 | S | ||||||
| Analog audio input | S | ||||||
| Multichannel audio stream encoding | S | ||||||
| PCM audio stream encoding | S | ||||||
| Multichannel audio downmixing | S | ||||||
| Multiple audio streams to network | S | ||||||
| Cif to 1080p input format support | S | ||||||
| Input deinterlacing and upconversion (480i, 1080i => 1080p) | S | ||||||
| Multiple resolution simultaneous encoding and multicast | S | ||||||
| VS network source autodetection & ID (VSSDS for virtual matrix) | S | ||||||
| IR outputs for source control | S | ||||||
| DRM support (HDCP) | S | ||||||
| Configurable encoder presets | S | ||||||
| Multicast support | S | ||||||
| Unicast support | S | ||||||
| Analog audio loopback with lip sync delay | S | ||||||
| Source audio extraction with lip sync delay | S | ||||||
| Multi unicast support (for networks without IGMP support) | S | ||||||
| RTSP unicast (mobile streaming) | S | ||||||
| NetPlay Video Decoder | |||||||
| HDMI output, from any network source | S | S | S | ||||
| CVBS output, from any network source | S | S | S | ||||
| Decode of h.264 & h.265 streams, up to 4K | S | ||||||
| Decode of h.264 streams, up to 1080p | S | S | S | ||||
| Decode of MPEG2 & VC1 streams, up to 1080p | S | S * | S * | ||||
| Decode of MJPEG streams, HD only at low frame rate | S | S | S | ||||
| Decode of all file and container formats | S | S | S | ||||
| DVD decode as unencrypted file (ripped) | S | S | S | ||||
| DVD ISO | S | S | S | ||||
| Blu ray decode as unencrypted file (ripped) | S | S | S | ||||
| Blu ray ISO | S | S | |||||
| Downconversion of any format up to 1080p | S | S | S | ||||
| Upconversion of any format to 1080p | S | S | S | ||||
| Multichannel audio passthrough (HDMI or optical) | S | S | S | ||||
| Analog stereo output | S | S | S | S | |||
| Optical output (PCM and multichannel) | S | S | |||||
| Multichannel audio downmixing | S | S | S | ||||
| Support for streams with multiple audio streams (auto selection) | S | S | S | ||||
| Video wall support (unlimited size) | S | S | S | ||||
| Multidisplay support (2x2, 3x3, etc) | S | S | S | ||||
| CEC support | S | S | S | ||||
| Configurable transparent OSD | S | S | S | ||||
| Configurable video OSD | S | S | S | ||||
| Configurable transparent graphics OSD with fading | S | S | |||||
| RSS feeds | S | S | |||||
| IR output | S | IRUSB | S | S | |||
| IR input (capture) | IRUSB | S | |||||
| RS232 | S | S | S | ||||
| Audio capture (analog, coax, opt) | S | S | |||||
| Audio reverse channel via network | S | S | |||||
| USB | S | S | S | S | |||
| DRM support (HDCP) | S | S | S | ||||
| VS network source autodetection & ID (VSSDS for virtual matrix) | S | S | S | S | |||
| NetPlay Video Virtual Matrix | |||||||
| Virtual matrix server app | S | S | |||||
| Virtual matrix client | S | S | S | S | |||
| NetPlay Ready & NetPlay TV automatic support | S | ||||||
| Manual network stream support (any RTSP source such as IP cams) | S | S | |||||
| Manual network file support (any file on network) | S | S | |||||
| HDHomerun dynamic support | S | ||||||
| Digital signage support (slideshows with OSD) | S | S | |||||
| Synchronized playback for video and file sources | S | ||||||
| RSS feeds | S | ||||||
| Streaming to mobile devices | S | S | |||||
| System monitoring with email notifications | S | S | |||||
| Automatic configuration tools | S | S | |||||
| VS NetPlay Mobile app | S | S * | |||||
| NetPlay Audio | |||||||
| IOS mobile streaming (up to 48) | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| DLNA mobile streaming (up to 48) | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| LMS server | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| LMS players (up to 48) | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Announcement engine | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Cloud library sync | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Audio library scan / import (all formats) | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Reverse transport controls in all modes | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Metadata and coverart in all modes | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Audio capture (digital and analog) | S | S | S | ||||
| Audio reverse channel via network | S | S | S | ||||
| Audio web server for direct streaming ARC to mobile devices | S | ||||||
| Remote volume forwarding | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Allows mobile streaming to automatically stop cloud streaming | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Automatic switching based on network stream connect/disconnect | S | S | S | S | S | ||
| Kodi features | |||||||
| VS Kodi gui (Helix 14.2) | S | S | Frodo | ||||
| HDHomeRun app with cable guide and DVR | S | S | |||||
| Standard Kodi library and addon features | S | S | S |
Video Storm NetPlay Home feature status
| Feature | NetPlay Ready | NetPlayManager | NetPlayTV |
| Hardware version | Varies | 1.0 | NA |
| Software version | Varies | 2.3.3 | 2.2.1 |
| NetPlay Video Encoder | |||
| HDMI inputs, encoded to h.264 | S (some support h.265 also) | ||
| Analog audio input | |||
| Multichannel audio stream encoding | |||
| PCM audio stream encoding | S | ||
| Multichannel audio downmixing | |||
| Multiple audio streams to network | S | ||
| Cif to 1080p input format support | S (some support 4K also) | ||
| Input deinterlacing and upconversion (480i, 1080i => 1080p) | S | ||
| Multiple resolution simultaneous encoding and multicast | S | ||
| VS network source autodetection & ID (VSSDS for virtual matrix) | S | ||
| IR outputs for source control | IRUSB | ||
| DRM support (HDCP) | S | ||
| Configurable encoder presets | S | ||
| Multicast support | S | ||
| Unicast support | S | ||
| Analog audio loopback with lip sync delay | |||
| Source audio extraction with lip sync delay | |||
| Multi unicast support (for networks without IGMP support) | S | ||
| RTSP unicast (mobile streaming) | S | ||
| NetPlay Video Decoder | |||
| Decode of h.265 & VP9, up to 4K with HDR | S ** | ||
| Decode of h.264 streams, up to 4K | S ** | ||
| Decode of MPEG2 up to 1080p | S ** | ||
| Decode of MJPEG streams, HD only at low frame rate | S | ||
| Decode of all file and container formats | S | ||
| DVD decode as unencrypted file (ripped) | S | ||
| Blu ray decode as unencrypted file (ripped) | S | ||
| Downconversion of any format up to 4K | S ** | ||
| Upconversion of any format to 4K | S ** | ||
| Multichannel audio passthrough (HDMI or optical) | FS | ||
| Stereo output | S | ||
| Multichannel PCM output | S | ||
| Multichannel audio downmixing | S | ||
| Support for streams with multiple audio streams (auto selection) | S | ||
| Video wall support (unlimited size) | S | ||
| Multidisplay support (2x2, 3x3, etc) | S | ||
| CEC support | S ** | ||
| Configurable transparent OSD | S | ||
| Configurable video OSD | S | ||
| Configurable transparent graphics OSD with fading | S | ||
| SplashTiles Web feeds | S | ||
| IR output | S via IRUSB | S via IRUSB | |
| IR input (capture) | S | S via IRUSB | |
| RS232 | S via adapter | S | S via adapter |
| Audio capture (analog, coax, opt) | S | ||
| Audio reverse channel via network | S | ||
| USB | S | S | S |
| DRM support (HDCP) | S | S | S |
| VS network source autodetection & ID (VSSDS for virtual matrix) | S | S | S |
| NetPlay Video Virtual Matrix | |||
| Virtual matrix server app | S | ||
| Virtual matrix client | S | S | S |
| Manual network stream support (any RTSP source such as IP cams) | S | ||
| Manual network file support (any file on network) | S | ||
| HDHomerun dynamic support | S | ||
| Digital signage support (slideshows with OSD) | S | ||
| Synchronized playback for video and file sources | S | ||
| RSS feeds | S | ||
| SplashTiles web feeds | S | ||
| Streaming to mobile devices | S | ||
| System monitoring with email notifications | S | ||
| Automatic configuration tools | S | ||
| VS NetPlay Mobile app | S | ||
| Ethernet and IR control of sources / sinks | S | ||
| Macros and Scripts | S |
Legend
| Blank | Will not support |
| S | Supported |
| SX | Supported experimental |
| S ** | Supported if hardware supports |
| FS | Support in future software release |
| FH | Support in future hardware revision |