OBS Connections

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What are Connections?

Connections link your Vision overlays to where they’re displayed - OBS browser sources, standalone browsers, or the Vision editor. Each device that loads your overlay creates a connection, allowing you to manage and control them.

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Viewing Connections

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Connection Types

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Connection Information

Each connection shows:

• Device name - Identifier for the connection
• Connection type - OBS, browser, or editor
• Status - Recording, streaming, or idle (for OBS)
• Live sync status - Whether real-time updates are enabled

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OBS Status Indicators

When connected to OBS, Vision can detect:

• 🔴 Recording - OBS is recording
• 📡 Streaming - OBS is live
• 📷 Virtual camera - Virtual camera is active
• ⏪ Replay buffer - Replay buffer is running

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Live Sync

Live Sync pushes changes from the editor to connected devices in real-time.

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Enabling Live Sync

1. Open Connections in the editor
2. Find the connection you want to sync
3. Toggle Live Sync on

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When to use Live Sync

• During setup - See changes instantly while designing
• Live adjustments - Make tweaks during a stream
• Collaboration - Multiple editors see changes in real-time

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When to disable Live Sync

• Performance - Reduce bandwidth during streams
• Stability - Prevent accidental changes going live

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Managing Connections

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Renaming Connections

Give connections descriptive names:

1. Click on a connection
2. Enter a custom name (e.g., “Main OBS”, “Preview Monitor”)

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Blocking Connections

Prevent a device from displaying your overlay:

1. Find the connection in the list
2. Click Block
3. The connection will be disconnected

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Reloading Connections

Force a connection to refresh:

1. Find the connection
2. Click Reload
3. The overlay reloads on that device

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