Overview

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free, open-source software that allows you to record and live stream your video content. Known for its customization and versatile features, OBS is a favorite among streamers who want to create engaging live broadcasts. Paired with Restream, OBS’s functionality reaches new heights, enabling multistreaming, consolidated chat management, powerful analytics, and more.

Benefits of using OBS with Restream

  • Multistreaming: With OBS alone, streaming is limited to a single platform. Some multistreaming plug-ins exist, but they require extra bandwidth and processing power, which can slow down your performance. By integrating with Restream, you can broadcast to multiple platforms at once without these added demands and reach a wider audience without compromising stream quality.
  • Unified chat management: Restream’s multi-chat gathers all chats from different streaming platforms into a single view. This feature helps you stay responsive and engaged with comments from all viewers, no matter where they’re watching. Plus, you can embed your chat view on-screen and respond to comments right from OBS.
  • Advanced analytics: Restream’s analytics offer valuable insights to help you optimize your stream’s performance. With analytics, you can review various metrics, like viewer engagement, and identify what content resonates best with your audience.

How to use OBS with Restream

Restream is fully integrated with OBS, making it easy to take your live streams to the next level. Let’s take a quick look at how this integration works.

  1. Install OBS and set up: Download OBS, install it, and start creating scenes by adding video, audio, and image sources. You’ll be able to switch between these scenes during your broadcast.
  2. Connect OBS to Restream: Access your Stream settings on OBS and set Restream.io as your streaming service. Then, use the Connect Account button to log in to your Restream account via OBS.
  3. Use OBS docks and widgets: You will see three different OBS docks that will allow you to control your stream’s details, manage your connected channels, and handle your live chat.
  4. Start streaming: Once you’ve updated all your preferences, click Start Streaming on OBS, and Restream will deliver your feed to your selected channels. That’s it!

Additional features

In addition to the basic setup and integration, Restream offers many more cool features that you can use in combination with OBS.

  • Restream Studio + OBS: Restream’s browser-based Studio integrates with OBS through the RTMP Source feature. You can use it to pull your OBS feed into Restream Studio and invite guests or add custom lower thirds and graphics to maintain brand consistency across your streams.
  • Chat relay: The powerful chat relay bot allows you to repost comments from one platform’s chat to another so your YouTube viewers can see what Twitch viewers say and vice versa. You can optionally turn this on and enjoy higher interactivity across your audiences.
  • Broadcast to guest channels: If you’re streaming with a friend or partner, you can also broadcast your OBS stream to their channels. With Restream Pairs, you can invite anyone to add their channels to your stream and multiply your views.

Wrap up

Combining OBS and Restream unlocks a powerful streaming toolkit for content creators, businesses, and professionals alike. This integration allows for an enhanced live streaming experience across multiple platforms and helps users take advantage of advanced chat and channel management features. Whether gaming, hosting a business presentation, or creating any other type of live content, OBS with Restream empowers you to easily reach broader audiences.