Documentation

Everything you need to get connected and get the most out of Control OBS.

Getting Connected

Getting Started

Enable the OBS WebSocket server and connect the app for the first time.

Remote Access

Control OBS from outside your home or studio network.

Features

Scenes

Switch scenes, reorder, hide, preview, and manage scene collections.

Audio Mixer

Volume faders, mute toggles, and live VU meters for every source.

Streaming & Recording

Go live, manage recordings, replay buffer, auto-record settings, and stream health.

Studio Mode

Preview scenes before going live, trigger transitions, and use cut mode.

Sources

Toggle visibility, edit transforms, manage filters, and inspect nested scenes.

Custom Deck

Build a grid of action buttons for scenes, hotkeys, mutes, and source toggles.

Status & Monitoring

Live CPU, FPS, bitrate, dropped frames, disk space, and session history.

Settings & Customisation

Dashboard layout, tab order, themes, recording options, and settings export.

Help

Troubleshooting

Common connection and usage problems and how to fix them.

Support

Join the Discord community for help, bug reports, and feature requests.