What is OBS WebSocket?

It is a WebSocket plugin for OBS Studio that allows you to control OBS using apps outside of OBS.

What is OBS WebSocket used for?

There are several uses cases for OBS WebSocket, here is a couple:

1. Remote control OBS from a phone or tablet on the same local network.
2. Change your stream overlay/graphics based on the current scene.
3. Automate scene switching with a third-party program (e.g., auto-pilot, foot pedal, etc...)

What does Stream Closed Captioner do with OBS WebSocket?

With OBS WebSocket Stream Closed Captioner can send your Closed Captions directly to OBS. This is an awesome feature because now your Closed Caption will be directly baked into your video stream. This means that users can use the native Twitch Closed Caption controls if they don't like the extension controls, and your Closed Caption will appear on your VODs.

Do I still need to use the Stream Closed Captioner Twitch Extension if I am using OBS WebSocket?

Technically you don't need to install the Stream Closed Captioner Twitch Extension to have Closed Captions displayed on your stream. But there is no problem with having it still installed so your viewers have a choice what Closed Captions they would like to use or if you viewers want to enable translations through bits.

Where do I get OBS WebSocket?

You can get it off of the official OBS Project forum using the following link: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-websocket-remote-control-obs-studio-from-websockets.466/

How do I setup OBS Websocket?

Please visit How to Setup Captions for your live stream & VODs without using the extension with OBS WebSocket

Help

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