Camera for OBS Studio

Turn your Android phone into a professional wireless webcam for OBS Studio. Stream high-quality video to your computer over Wi-Fi using either RTSP or NDI — no cables required, no extra hardware to buy.

Whether you're a livestreamer, content creator, online teacher, or just need an extra camera for video calls, Camera for OBS Studio gives you flexible, low-latency video delivery straight from your phone.

TWO STREAMING MODES

RTSP Mode (Recommended)

• Works on any Wi-Fi, including 2.4 GHz networks

• No OBS plugin needed — uses OBS Studio's built-in Media Source

• Hardware H.264 encoding for minimal CPU and battery use

• 10–20× lower bandwidth than NDI (~3 Mbps for 720p)

• Best for everyday streaming and recording

NDI Mode

• Highest quality with broadcast-grade SpeedHQ compression

• Automatic source discovery — OBS finds your phone in the dropdown

• Ultra-low latency (~50 ms end-to-end)

• Requires the free DistroAV (NDI) plugin in OBS

• Best for professional production setups

HOW IT WORKS

1. Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network

2. Open the app and pick RTSP or NDI mode

3. Tap "Send" to start streaming

4. Add the stream as a source in OBS Studio — done!

A built-in step-by-step setup guide walks you through OBS configuration for both modes, including hardware decoding and low-latency tuning.

FULL CAMERA CONTROLS

• Switch between front and rear cameras with one tap

• Adjust zoom and exposure live during streaming

• 1280×720 resolution at 24 fps (cinematic frame rate)

• Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder keeps your phone cool

PRIVACY FIRST

Your video never leaves your local Wi-Fi network. Camera for OBS Studio does not upload, store, or analyze any video data — it streams directly to your computer and nowhere else.

PERFECT FOR

• Multi-camera setups for podcasts and gaming streams

• Online teaching, remote lectures, and webinars

• Product demonstrations and unboxing videos

• Vlogging with a phone as the main camera