Getting Started with the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin

Let's get you up and running so you can start your stream! All going well, this will take less than 5 minutes.

We recommend following the steps of downloading and installing the iOS Camera plugin for OBS Studio before buying the iOS App.

First of all make sure you have OBS Studio installed.

1. Download the iOS Camera Plugin for OBS Studio

Make sure to download the correct version of the plugin based on the version of OBS Studio that you're using.

Please quit any open windows of OBS Studio before installing the plugin.

PKGApple SiliconRecommendedM1 and later · macOS v2.9.6 PKGIntelIntel processors · macOS v2.9.6

MacOS 12 and aboveCurrent production version of OBS Studio.

Don't see a compatible installer? Check the latest iOS Camera plugin releases.

Windows Users

On Windows, install Apple Devices (Microsoft Store) and/or iTunes so the PC can talk to your iPhone over USB. Launch it at least once, unlock the phone, tap Trust This Computer, and confirm the device appears there before continuing in OBS.

See the FAQ: I'm on Windows and my iOS device isn't connecting.

2. Verify that the iOS Camera Plugin is installed correctly

Open OBS Studio and add a new iOS Camera source:

If you do not see the iOS Camera source, see the FAQ: There is no 'iOS Camera' option in OBS Studio.

Windows user

If after running the installer you cannot see the 'iOS Camera' source, please follow the Windows manual installation guide

If you cannot find the OBS Studio application, then make sure you have also installed it. You can download OBS Studio from https://obsproject.com/

3. Download and install the iOS App

Please make sure that you have a device that is known to work well before downloading. What iOS hardware do I need?.

pssst... it's free to try

4. Connect to your Device

For best results, before starting make sure that your iOS device is disconnected and the Camera app closed. There is a video walkthrough at the bottom if that's more your style — though we still recommend reading the steps below too.

Make sure your iOS Device is unplugged to begin.
Open OBS Studio on your computer.
Add a new "iOS Camera" source to your scene (only if there isn't one there from Step 2)
Open the Camera for OBS Studio App on your iPhone.
Confirm that the USB output is selected in the apps' output settings. (it is by default)
Connect your iOS device to your computer using the lightning cable it came with.
If at this point it doesn't automatically connect, tap the refresh devices button and then select your device in the list.
You will now see your video!
Use your iOS device as a webcam and stream your heart out! 😃

Plugging in your iOS device with the app running automatically connects to OBS Studio when using a single device.

If you're having issues connecting. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions to diagnose the issue.

If you're more the visual type, here's a short video I've prepared walking through the process to connect a device. Before recording I installed the plugin for OBS Studio (links are above).