Over the last few months, several of our recommended mobile encoders have either switched to subscription plans or have been deprecated. Due to these changes, we at Subsplash Support do not feel confident in recommending these solutions.
These solutions are meant to help replicate the feel of a mobile encoder, while still having the success and stability of being connected to OBS, our recommended encoder.
DroidCam
This is a combination of an app for iOS and Android, and an OBS plugin available on Windows and Mac.
There is a small one-time fee for the full version of DroidCam.
Set up OBS to stream to Subsplash Live. Use this article to set up OBS with your Stream URL and Key and our encoding presets.
Download the DroidCam app and OBS plugin. Follow this link for all DroidCam downloads.
Follow the directions in the video below to set up DroidCam as a source within OBS.
OBS Camera Plugin
Similar to DroidCam, this is a combination of an app and a plugin for OBS.
There is a small one-time fee for the full version of OBS Camera.
Set up OBS to stream to Subsplash Live. Use this article to set up OBS with your Stream URL and Key and our encoding presets.
Download the OBS Camera app and OBS plugin. https://obs.camera/
Plug in your camera phone to the computer running, OBS. A screen will pop up asking if you trust this device, select Trust.
Open OBS and select the camera source.
Select the + button under sources and select iOS Camera:
As long as the device is plugged in and the app opens on your device, the camera should be showing within OBS now!
Continuity Camera
This is a built-in feature on Apple devices. If OBS is running on a Mac computer, and you have an iPhone, you can use this to bring the iPhone camera into OBS. This can be used wired or wirelessly.
Set up your Mac and iPhone. You’ll want to start by plugging your iPhone into your Mac and selecting Trust this device when prompted. Make sure both accounts are logged into the same Apple ID as well. In Settings > General > AirPlay and Handoff, make sure that Continuity Camera is toggled on.
Bring your iPhone close to the Mac (if wireless) or plug in your iPhone to the computer (if wired).
Create a video capture device and select your iPhone’s camera.