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Compact black digital signage player with front ports and vents

BrightSign

BrightSign XT1144 digital signage media player

SKU CH-8HRY-DY0PX MPN XT1144

Digital signage player with 4K H.265 decoding, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, dual 4Kp60 playback, hardware-accelerated HTML5, PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet, GPIO, IR, M.2 SSD PCIe, serial, dual USB.

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • HighlightsIncludes all the features BrightSign XT244 offers plus seria
  • Plays live broadcast TV, even protected HDCP content, via HDMI 2.0a input
  • Decodes H.265 for smaller files and lower bitrates than H.264
  • Native 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ decoding with dual 4Kp60 video playback
  • Hardware-accelerated HTML5 engine renders full-screen assets up to 4K layered with high-bandwidth video
  • Synchronised playback across multiple displays for coordinated video-wall experiences

Expanded I/O and Live TV Playback

The BrightSign XT1144 is a digital signage media player built for installations that require direct source integration. It adds serial control, dual USB ports (type A and C) and an HDMI 2.0a input to the feature set of the XT244 platform. This input accepts live broadcast signals, including protected HDCP content, for real-time display. The unit targets professional deployments needing expanded connectivity alongside 4K video performance.

Corporate Lobbies and Live-Event Venues

The player suits environments such as corporate lobbies, sports bars and live-event spaces where immersive signage runs alongside live television feeds. Synchronised playback across multiple displays and HTML5-driven interactivity support rich, layered experiences. Buyers who do not need live TV ingestion or serial device control should look at simpler models. Projects requiring wireless beacon interaction must add a separate Bluetooth module.

HDMI 2.0a Input with HDCP Support

The defining specification is the HDMI 2.0a input that enables live TV playback from any broadcast channel, even when the signal carries HDCP protection. This hardware capability distinguishes the XT1144 from players limited to file-based or streamed content. All other I/O and processing features build around this capture function.

How it compares

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Price $500.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 57 comparable items (median $61.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrightSign
Model nameXT1144
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Size & build
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size203 × 180 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

What extra I/O does the XT1144 add over the XT244?

The XT1144 adds a serial port, dual USB ports (Type A and Type C), and an HDMI 2.0a input for Live TV playback of broadcast channels including HDCP-protected content.

What does dual 4Kp60 decoding mean for on-screen content?

The player can decode two 4K videos at 60 frames per second simultaneously, allowing side-by-side 4K streams or picture-in-picture layouts without dropping frames.

How does the HDMI 2.0a input handle live broadcast signals?

The HDMI 2.0a input accepts live TV feeds directly, passing protected HDCP content to the screen while the player overlays HTML5 graphics or social media feeds around the broadcast.

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