Integrate with the Webcam module

Use the Webcam module to add a local webcam view into your dashboard.

Keep in mind: This will not broadcast the webcam to other viewers of your dashboard. It is specifically for local viewing.

Want to broadcast a webcam source to other viewers of your dashboard? Try the VDO.ninja module instead.

Adding the module

Choose the Webcam module from the module editor.

Adding the Webcam module
Adding the Webcam module

Configuring the Webcam module

In the module editor, you can choose to “Allow webcam audio” which will let you listen to any audio on the webcam source.

Allow audio on the webcam source
Allow audio on the webcam source

When done, hit “Save” and the Webcam module will be added to your dashboard.

Next, choose a webcam from the list.

Choose a webcam source
Choose a webcam source

After a few seconds, you will see the webcam appear on your dashboard.

Webcam on the dashboard
Webcam on the dashboard

Switching the webcam source

To change your webcam source, hover over the module on your dashboard and choose “Switch webcam”.

Switch the webcam source
Switch the webcam source

Then, choose another source from the list.

Using an NDI source as a webcam

With a few extra tools on your computer, you can show NDI sources on your dashboard.

First, visit the Official NDI website and download the latest tools.

Next, launch “NDI Virtual Input” on your computer and choose an NDI source on your network to route to the NDI virtual input.

Choosing an NDI source in NDI Virtual Input
Choosing an NDI source in NDI Virtual Input

Finally, choose “NDI Video” as the webcam source on your dashboard and you will see the NDI video appear within a few seconds.

NDI source on the dashboard
NDI source on the dashboard