How to link an Android phone with OBS Studio

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Introduction:

In recent years, the popularity of mobile gaming has skyrocketed, and many gamers are now opting to play on their Android phones. However, playing games on a small screen can be limiting, and you may want to enhance your gaming experience by connecting your phone to a larger screen or computer. One such tool that can help you achieve this is OBS Studio, an open-source software for video recording and streaming.

Prerequisites:

Before proceeding, ensure that you have an Android phone with the latest version of Android installed, and it should be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Additionally, make sure you have OBS Studio installed on your computer. If not, download the software from the official website (https://obsproject.com/) and follow the installation instructions.

Step 1: Connect Your Phone to Your Computer Via USB Cable or Bluetooth

The first step is to connect your Android phone to your computer using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. If you choose to use a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your phone’s USB port and the other end into your computer’s USB port. If you prefer to use Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth on both your phone and computer, and then pair them using the Bluetooth settings.

Step 2: Install the OBS Android SDK

The next step is to install the OBS Android SDK on your phone. This software will allow you to stream gameplay from your phone to your computer via Wi-Fi or USB cable. You can download the SDK from the official website (https://github.com/obsproject/obs-android-sdk) and follow the installation instructions.

Step 3: Configure OBS Studio for Mobile Streaming

Once you have installed the OBS Android SDK on your phone, open OBS Studio on your computer and configure it for mobile streaming. To do this, go to the “Settings” tab in the top left corner of the screen and then select “Stream”. From here, you will need to enter the following details:

* Stream Name: Enter a name for your stream that is easy for others to find.

* Server: Select the server you want to use for streaming. You can choose from a list of available servers or enter your own server address.

* Encoder: Select an encoder that suits your needs. For mobile streaming, we recommend using the “H264” encoder.

* Video Quality: Choose the video quality you want to stream at. This will depend on the speed of your internet connection and the hardware of your phone.

Step 4: Start Streaming from Your Phone

Once you have configured OBS Studio for mobile streaming, it’s time to start streaming from your phone. Open the “OBS Android SDK” app on your phone and select “Start Streaming”. This will initiate the streaming process, and you should see a notification on your computer screen indicating that the stream has started.

Step 5: Test Your Stream

After starting the stream, test it to ensure that it is working correctly. You can do this by opening another device connected to the same network as your computer and going to the streaming server’s website. From here, you should be able to view your stream and test its quality.

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