How to Use OBS Virtual Camera with StreamYard

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Note: StreamYard can provide general guidance on using third-party hardware and software with our platform, but we are not able to offer in-depth support for configuring or troubleshooting third-party devices. For specific setup assistance, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation or community resources.

Want to bring OBS into StreamYard? Using OBS's virtual camera feature, you can bring your OBS video feed directly into your StreamYard studio!

How to Set Up OBS Virtual Cam

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of OBS Studio (at least 30.0). You can download it here if you haven't already.
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  2. Before opening OBS, make sure the software has the correct permissions to access your devices and your screen!
     
    Windows 11

    1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera
    2. Enable Camera access, and under Let desktop apps access your camera, toggle On for OBS
    3. Repeat for Microphone and Screen Capture


    macOS 14

    1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording and tick OBS Studio
    2. Repeat for Camera and Microphone
  1. After opening OBS, set up the sources you want in the “Sources” section. To add your webcam, click the plus (+) sign and select Video Capture Device. Select "Create new" and press "OK". Set up your device.
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  2. Then, click Start Virtual Camera. This turns OBS into a "webcam source" that StreamYard can recognize. 
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  3. Lastly, reboot your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc). Head to StreamYard and enter your studio. Select OBS virtual camera in the browser permissions pop-up, as well as in the camera menu on StreamYard. 

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Tip: If you are on an Advanced plan and higher, you can take advantage of an extra camera angle to have your OBS Virtual Camera on Stage with your main camera: you can then rearrange them through our powerful Scenes, and customize the on-stage layout as you wish!

OBS not working on Mac?

Apple's newest MacOS update, Sonoma 14.1 has introduced new security measures which can cause older video output device software to not work anymore. To learn more, read here. OBS has resolved this issue with a software update. Make sure you are using the latest version of OBS Studio. You can navigate to their homepage to download the latest updates.

 

FAQs

Why is a blue logo or a black box appearing instead of my camera?

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If this Blue Logo or a Black Box appear, it means OBS is not sending a camera feed to your browser. Check to make sure you have "Started" the Virtual Camera, and try restarting OBS. 

 

Why does OBS Virtual Camera still appear in StreamYard after I uninstalled OBS?

After uninstalling OBS, some virtual camera drivers may remain on your system and continue to show up as a camera option in your browser. StreamYard cannot remove these directly, but you can hide or block the virtual camera from your browser's camera settings:

  • Google Chrome
    1. Open Chrome and go to chrome://settings/content/camera.
    2. Under Default behavior, select Sites can ask to use your camera.
    3. In the camera list, choose your preferred webcam from the drop-down menu.
    4. If OBS Virtual Camera is listed, click the three dots next to it and choose Remove or block it.
  • Microsoft Edge
    1. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Camera.
    2. From the drop-down, choose your preferred
  • Firefox
    1. Type about:preferences#privacy in the address bar.
    2. Scroll to Permissions and click Settings next to Camera.
    3. Remove OBS Virtual Camera from the list and set your preferred webcam as default.

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