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Starting soon, intro, camera or gameplay: dedicated buttons let you switch scenes without hunting through the OBS window. Choose each scene from your current OBS collection.
This example assumes that TouchAsst for Windows and OBS Studio are running on the same PC and that your Android device is paired. If you’re starting from scratch, read how to set up a tablet as a control deck first.
1. Prepare OBS for the connection
In OBS, open Tools → WebSocket Server Settings and enable the server. OBS recommends using a password. Enter it in the OBS Studio integration in TouchAsst. OBS Studio 28 and later include WebSocket support. See the official OBS guide for setup details.
Connect OBS in TouchAsst and load your scenes. Once connected, the editor can show which scenes are in your active collection. A scene name imported from Touch Portal may differ if you’ve since switched to a different OBS collection.
2. Assign a scene to a button
Open a page in the TouchAsst editor and click an empty cell. Choose the action to switch an OBS scene, then select the target from the detected scenes. Pick an existing entry instead of retyping an old scene name. Give the button a short label such as “Intro” or “Cam” and choose a graphic.
Save the button. It should appear on your tablet shortly. Test it outside a live stream. Tap the button to switch scenes and check the result in the OBS window. If it fails, check the OBS connection and scene name in TouchAsst.
3. Show the active state
For a scene button, choose the OBS status source for a specific active scene. The button can show a separate graphic or a customised on-state while that exact scene is active. This lets you see whether OBS actually switched after the tap.
You can change the design independently of the action, including the full button graphic, custom image, colour, icon and label. For imported buttons, check whether the saved scene name still matches your current OBS collection.
4. Run a sequence of scenes
For a sequence you repeat often, create a workflow with steps and delays. For example: “Start” → wait five minutes → “Intro” → wait two minutes → “Cam”. A button starts the workflow. During configured waits, a countdown can appear on the corresponding button. Try it with short delays outside a live stream before setting the final timings.
A workflow runs real OBS actions. Test changes before using them to affect a live stream or recording. If OBS becomes unreachable during a workflow, check the execution log and the connection.
TouchAsst is in development. The OBS integration is being tested with real setups. The available names and sources depend on your OBS collection.
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