Camera for OBS Studio release notes https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ Release notes for the Camera for OBS Studio iOS app and OBS Studio plugin. en-US Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT OBS Studio plugin v2.11.0 beta https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-11-0-beta https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-11-0-beta Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is a beta release for testing on macOS and Windows.

  • Multiple OBS sources can now share one connection and decoder for the same device.
  • Selected devices reconnect without silently switching to another camera, while automatic selection remains stable until the current device disappears.
  • Disconnecting or changing devices now shows black instead of stale video.
  • Reconnecting resets retained stream state to prevent video delay from increasing over time.
  • Windows adds optional experimental H.264 and HEVC hardware decoding with automatic software fallback.
  • Source settings now have clearer, fully localizable labels and guidance.
]]> iOS app v3.6.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added a new setup walkthrough for first-time users.
  • Fixed a macOS hardware-encoding issue when using OBS Studio 23 with plugin v2.9.6.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.10.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-10-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-10-0 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added HEVC video decoding on Windows.
  • Fixed delayed video in OBS Studio 32 on Windows.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.6.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-1 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the remote control connection in some cases.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.6.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-6-0 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  • Improved high-frame-rate H.264 encoding.
  • Made USB connections and reconnections more reliable.
  • Improved camera preview performance when using visual effects.
  • Added general stability and compatibility improvements.

    • This version requires iOS 16 or later.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.9 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-9 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-9 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the plugin not loading in OBS Studio 32 on Windows.

    • macOS users should continue to use v2.9.6.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.8 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-8 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-8 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the plugin not loading in OBS Studio 31 on Windows.

    • macOS users should continue to use v2.9.6.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.7 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-7 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-7 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added preview support for OBS Studio 30.2 on Windows.

    • macOS users should continue to use v2.9.6.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.6 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-6 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-6 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for OBS Studio 29.1.1.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.5 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-5 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-5 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for OBS Studio 29.1.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.4 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-4 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-4 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for OBS Studio 29.0.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.5.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-5-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-5-0 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the display toggle on iOS 16.
  • Fixed microphone audio streaming in some cases on iOS 16.
  • Fixed a crash when changing the camera or its configuration while streaming over NDI.
  • Fixed a case where NDI would not start streaming.
  • Updated NDI to version 5.1.1.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-3 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for OBS Studio 28.
  • Improved performance on Windows.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-2 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added preview support for OBS Studio 28.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.4.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-4-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-4-1 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed a crash when tapping the plus or minus buttons on parameter controls.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.4.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-4-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-4-0 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Updated NDI to version 5.
  • Added support for multiple remote control clients at the same time.
  • Improved the experience after subscribing, including a small Easter egg.
  • Made remote control WebSocket connections more reliable.
  • Fixed interface glitches while connected to remote control.
  • Fixed NDI streaming after the app resumed from the background.
  • Fixed remote control startup after turning the feature off and on in settings.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.6 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-6 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-6 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Included maintenance updates and minor adjustments.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-1 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added native Apple silicon builds for macOS.
  • Fixed disconnections that could occur when switching scenes.

    • This preview release was not ready for use on Windows.

    ]]>         iOS app v3.3.5 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-5 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-5 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Included general maintenance updates and minor adjustments.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.4 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-4 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-4 Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Included minor internal improvements.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-3 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Included minor internal improvements.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-2 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Included general maintenance updates.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-0 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added camera profiles so you can save camera settings and apply them with one tap.
  • Added clean HDMI output for use with an HDMI video capture device.
  • Made microphone permission optional.
  • Made remote controls reconnect after the app returned from the background.
  • Fixed slow camera startup.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.3.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-3-1 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added camera profiles so you can save camera settings and apply them with one tap.
  • Added clean HDMI output for use with an HDMI video capture device.
  • Made microphone permission optional.
  • Made remote controls reconnect after the app returned from the background.
  • Fixed slow camera startup.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.9.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-9-0 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added compatibility with OBS Studio 27.2 and later on macOS.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.2.3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-3 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Displayed the IPv4 address instead of the IPv6 address for remote control.
  • Fixed remote control not always starting when the app opened for the first time.
  • Fixed exposure behavior when scene lighting changed.
  • Remembered the microphone setting between launches.
  • Added support for entering any URL in the remote control interface. Press Option-Return to connect.
  • Updated the remote control interface to match OBS Studio.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.2.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-2 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added the option to tap and share the remote control URL with your computer.
  • Added IPv6 support.
  • Improved setup for new users.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.2.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-1 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed freezes when recording at 4K and 60 frames per second.
  • Fixed the remote control page not loading as expected in Chrome.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.2.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-2-0 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added remote control so you can control the app from a web browser on your computer.
  • Added support for iOS 15 portrait mode.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.1.3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-3 Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed switching between automatic and manual modes after configuring manual mode in low light.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.1.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-2 Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added an option to turn on video stabilization in settings.
  • Updated NDI to fix local network permission requests on iOS 14 and later.
  • Fixed NDI streaming after the app resumed from the background.
  • Fixed overexposure zebras being disabled in some supported configurations.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.8.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-8-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-8-0 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT
  • Displayed device names in the source list.
  • Fixed OBS Studio not opening when an iOS device was connected.
  • Improved connection handling for more edge cases.
  • Updated supporting libraries.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.7.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-7-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-7-0 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added automatic device connections.
  • Fixed freezing during connection.
  • Improved thread safety in the macOS hardware decoder.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.1.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-1 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed audio issues introduced in v3.1.0.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.1.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-1-0 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for Bluetooth microphones.
  • Added a control for the device's torch.
  • Added a shutter speed control.
  • Fixed settings not locking in some cases.
  • Fixed a crash when changing the white balance.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.0.3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-3 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-3 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed autofocus activating unexpectedly.
  • Fixed the autofocus crosshair appearing locked when it was not.
  • Prevented screen flicker when rotating the device.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.0.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-2 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed a crash when switching cameras on some devices.
  • Fixed the frame-rate selection reverting when you selected a custom frame rate before a custom resolution.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.6.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-6-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-6-1 Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Improved connection behavior.
  • Fixed a rare case where changing decoders or restarting a connection could leave the video decoder unable to recover.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.0.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-1 Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Reverted video-encoding changes that caused delays for some users.
  • Fixed a crash on iPad when showing connection details.
    • ]]>         iOS app v3.0.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v3-0-0 Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added a redesigned capture screen with manual camera controls, exposure peaking, focus peaking and a histogram.
  • Added camera-lens switching, including the ultra-wide camera on iPhone 11.
  • Improved encoding performance when switching or flipping cameras.
  • Fixed audio streaming glitches on newer devices.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.6.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-6-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-6-0 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added normal and low-latency modes, with low latency as the default.
  • Added optional hardware video decoding on macOS.
  • Improved packet-processing performance.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.5.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-2 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed unnecessary device reconnections when starting or stopping a stream in OBS Studio.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.5.1 (macOS package) https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-1-macos-package https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-1-macos-package Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the unidentified developer warning during plugin installation on macOS.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.5.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-1 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the plugin not loading in OBS Studio 24 on Windows.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.5.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-5-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-5-0 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT
  • Updated NDI to version 2.8 to improve performance.
  • Added support for iPhone XS Max.
  • Added a keyframe interval setting for USB connections.
  • Improved the focus crosshair.
  • Fixed the focus crosshair dimming while changing brightness.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.5.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-5-0 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed crashes when using multiple devices or closing OBS Studio.
  • Reduced unnecessary device reconnections to improve multi-device reliability.
  • Removed the loading state that appeared after saving settings.
  • Improved the release build process.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.4.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-4-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-4-0 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed distorted video from some older iOS devices.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.4.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-4-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-4-1 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed a rotation issue on iPad.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.3.2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-3-2 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-3-2 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the plugin not loading in OBS Studio 22.0.1 and later on macOS.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.4.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-4-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-4-0 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added independent resolution, frame-rate and encoding-bitrate settings.
  • Fixed a stretched video preview on iPad.
  • Fixed flipped video when using the front-facing camera.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.3.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-3-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-3-0 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added NewTek NDI streaming over Wi-Fi.
  • Fixed button rotation in landscape orientation.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.3.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-3-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-3-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Improved USB audio decoding performance.
  • Fixed the version number reported in the OBS Studio log.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.2.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-2-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-2-0 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added microphone support. This requires OBS Studio plugin v2.2.0 or later.
  • Redesigned the settings screen.
  • Fixed problems when opening the app with the device in landscape orientation.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.2.1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-2-1 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-2-1 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed the plugin not loading correctly on macOS.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.2.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-2-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-2-0 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added audio decoding.

    • macOS users should install v2.2.1 instead.

    ]]>         iOS app v2.1.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-1-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-1-0 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Remembered the selected quality setting between launches.
  • Fixed an iPad crash that occurred in some circumstances.
  • Fixed freezing when switching between the front and rear cameras on older devices.
    • ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.0.1 (macOS only) https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-0-1-macos-only https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-0-1-macos-only Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Fixed a framework-loading problem that prevented the plugin from opening.
    • ]]>         iOS app v2.0.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-0-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/ios-app/#v2-0-0 Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT This release requires the matching OBS Studio plugin v2.0.0 or later.

    • Added support for multiple devices.
    • Added tap to focus.
    • Added pinch to zoom.
    • Improved connection handling.
    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v2.0.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-0-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v2-0-0 Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Added support for multiple devices.
  • Added plugin preferences, including a button to reconnect a device.

    • This release is not compatible with earlier app versions. Update Camera for OBS Studio to v2.0.0 or later.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v1.1.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v1-1-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v1-1-0 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Improved video decoding performance for higher frame rates and resolutions on supported hardware.
  • Made device connections more reliable.
  • Fixed a macOS dependency problem that required FFmpeg to be installed with Homebrew.

    • If a device does not reconnect, hide and show the iOS Camera source in OBS Studio. If that does not work, close and reopen Camera for OBS Studio on the device.

    ]]>         OBS Studio plugin v1.0.0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v1-0-0 https://obs.camera/docs/changelog/obs-plugin/#v1-0-0 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT
  • Released the first version for Windows and macOS.
    • ]]>