What are Control Panels?
Control panels are interactive interfaces that appear in the overlay editor, letting you adjust layer properties in real-time. Instead of editing layer settings, you can use buttons, sliders, and controls to modify values during your stream.
Accessing Control Panels
Open your overlay
Go to the overlay editor
Select a layer
Click on a layer that supports controls (e.g., Counter, Timer, Challenge)
View the control panel
Controls appear in the layer card or a dedicated control panel view
Common Controls
Score/Counter Controls
| Control | Action |
|---|
| + | Add to the counter |
| - | Subtract from the counter |
| Reset | Set counter back to zero |
| Set | Enter a specific value |
Timer Controls
| Control | Action |
|---|
| Start | Begin the timer |
| Pause | Pause the timer |
| Resume | Continue a paused timer |
| Reset | Reset to starting value |
Toggle Controls
| Control | Action |
|---|
| Show/Hide | Toggle layer visibility |
| Enable/Disable | Toggle layer state |
Layer-Specific Controls
Challenge Layers
- Add/remove games
- Update win count
- Start/stop challenge timer
- Select current game
Bingo Layers
- Mark fields complete
- Reset the board
- Edit field text
Video Layers
- Play/pause video
- Seek to position
- Adjust volume
- Queue management
Quiz Layers
- Advance questions
- Reveal answers
- Update scores
- Manage participants
Stream Deck Integration
Control panels work with Stream Deck:
- Layer controls can be mapped to Stream Deck buttons
- Same actions available: add, subtract, set, toggle
- See Stream Deck documentation for setup
Tips
Use control panels during streams instead of editing layer properties directly - it’s faster and less error-prone.
Let mods help - Grant your moderators permission to use control panels so they can manage counters and timers during your stream.
Combine with Stream Deck for the fastest control - physical buttons are quicker than clicking in the editor.
Letting Your Mods Help
Grant control panel access to your team:
- Go to Permissions → Roles
- Create or edit a role
- Enable overlay editing permissions
- Invite your moderators
- They can now use control panels to help manage your stream
