How to Connect Two Computers in OBS (NDI Explained)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- Here's how to connect two computers using OBS Studio, so you can play your game on one, and stream it on another, saving you precious CPU/GPU power.
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I watched like 7 videos from different people about this and they sucked finally a good and simple one with good explanations gj
HUNTERX124 tysm! I do try to really make it step by step. :)
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Can u please help what if i connect one pc with ethernet and the other with the same wifi but without ethernet
@@paramveersingh4613 im pretty sure you cant because it would have to be both the same
I just watched 14 videos and your video was so simple bro. You deserve A Medal of Honor.
Thank you so much. I just try to make it as easy as possible. Hope you are subbed so you can see when more stuff gets uploaded. :D
This was a lifesaver for us as we prepared for a livestream from a drive-in service. Worked perfectly the first time. Very slick. Saved us from an expensive software upgrade for our presentation program. Thank you Jesus, and thank you aranhawaii!
You are very welcome. I actually attended a drive-in service in Daytona, FL once. Used to be an old drive in movie theater. Was such a unique experience. Never forgot it!
I hardly ever comment but just wanted to give you a shoutout. This worked perfectly and I had my overlay setup and ready by the time the video was done. Thanks for the walkthrough!
AWESOME! This is why I do these. I want people to get the thing they need and get back to being creators. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you'll consider subbing if you haven't yet, and maybe share mu channel with any other creators you work with. New stuff all the time.
THANK YOU. I watched so many videos and it took hours and couldn’t get it to work and I watched this and in the couple minutes I got it to work finally.
Glad to hear it. Wish I knew what I did differently.
Helpful video, even 4 years later. Thank you
Oooh! That flowchart was what I was looking for. Thanks!!!
You bet!
Yep, worked just as you said it would. Thanks heaps mate. And Merry Christmas too.
Awesome! And same to you!
thanks! well made video and straight to the point
Excellent video! Thanks!
it worked thanks.
IMPORTANT note: you can't connect NDI using WIFI at least the "gaming computer" has to be connected via Ethernet to the router and the streaming computer could be connected via wifi or Ethernet (Ofc Ethernet is better)
You can actually do this with both PC's connected through wifi
Thx bro im trying to do this all day and u are the one person how helped me thx love you 😍
tysm!
Great vid.. for new versions only difference is looking at the different INSTALL methods on the last part. Instead of the "run NDI" type link you may need to install 2 links that it specifies. 4.9.0 is that way
Finally got one to work .. thank you !
Great!
thanks @aranhawaii for your well explained simple tutorial.. im been needing this for my recording for my kidz and my channel..
Awesome!
If you are having trouble finding your gaming computer ndi source, go to window settings, then "Network & Internet", then click "Change connection properties", and make sure it is public on both computers.
Thats a good tip
So i tried it on my stream it works with BUTs.
1) Each time you change a game or application you stream on Gaming PC - audio desync 1-5 sec appears? you need to kill obs on gaming pc and restart it to sync audio to normal.
2) Using NDi streaming dramaticly raises CPU usage. I didnt see Gaming PCs CPU load but i saw that my Streaming PC is not able to encode 3 streams with NDI. I i had to stop i of the platforms stream or i was lagging everywhere. Using a cheapo capture card i can do 3 streams on Ryzen 5600G and it is loaded 60% in peaks. with NDI its 100% all the time and frame skips and lags are terrible. So im back to Capture card method. Its better, its less hasle. But thanks for the video. It was interesning.
You are awesome thank you
nice , very understanding video . A happy viewer from India 😍
Glad you liked it!
thanks i just needed this
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful, and hope you consider dropping a sub!
Thank you!!!
great explanation. Thank You so much
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very helpfull :)
Glad it was helpful!
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Thanks!
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Thanks you are a genius
Glad you liked it!
Hi, if i need to stream in one pc using zoom (using an external camera, no games) and record in obs in the second pc, is this possible?
Very good! Thank you you saved me a lot of Buck cos i was about to buy an expensive capture Card in order to be able to stream to second PC and use above 60hz onmy Gaming PC monitor/ Cheapo capture card alowas only 1080@60hz.
Coul you tell is there a way to have some sources from OBS be overlayed onb a gaming pc onb top of my screen (like chat donations etc) so that you wount miss them being to busy in game
ty C:!
yw!
tq sooo much ... i love u bro...
Thanks I love you too
Thanks for this explanation. This connection is just from obs to obs. I would have a secondary or primary output to Obs NDI input
Find NDI Tools online and there's tons of free things they make for all kinds of other NDI signal mapping. GLHF
Hi! Thanks for this demo! just like to ask, does it have to be on wired network? or it can also work on Wireless Networks?
Wireless will work as well, but could be laggy. Wired is always the most dependable.
@@aranhawaii Quite right and managed to test it over wireless, thank you! This is gonna be interesting as I will be planning to use this on recording with HD Webcams.
thanks
You're the only one who had mentioned a router or network switch for this. Everyone just starts without telling you about that.
Shame. Not sure why people don't start off with the most critical component of it. Thanks for watching, and I hope my vid helped.
Yes, this is the most important part. Been watching many vids and no one told about ROUTERS. But what if you don't have router and just the internet modem?
@@JaneNimble06 you need a router or network switch.
thanks for the video, just a question do I have to use the same internet for both my pcs? like I use one internet for gaming because it gives me better ping but for video and upload documents I use other one, so there is my question, hope you can help me
As long as they can detect each other on a mutual network, it will work. A LAN connection isn't the same as an internet connection. Basically, connect the two computers with a router. Whether the router has internet or not, does not matter. And if your router has the ability to assign different ISP's to different devices, that should do the trick. It takes more setup, because you have to learn how to get the right router and assign devices to different WANs, but it should work.
I'm going to test this out. I'm sure i'll know the answer soon, but my hunch is NDI has less delay than rtmp. Currently I just rtmp to the other computer so I can record 60fps at any bitrate with no frame drops. Good tips. I'm keep browsing your channel. How would you stream your phone using cellular data to your channel? Curious how you would implement this. My first thought was, use something like Larix Broadcaster to a secondary service like youtube, and then restream youtube to your local server, and then uplink to your channel. Seems like there is a less clunky way. Thoughts?
For the first part, it's certainly faster to use NDI than RTMP your one PC out to the other. For the second question, you can use a program like Miracast Screen Mirroring to capture your phone's screen in OBS over wifi or bluetooth. GL!
Nice quick explanation video thank you. I want to stream a Mac screen from a PC streaming computer. What are the chances do you reckon?
Not sure
I just found out about this video today, The best tutorial. All other videos never told about the router part. Will it still work without a router and just connect both pcs ethernet to the internet modem?
I need help
I use my laptop as my streaming pc and it works fine with wifi, but with ethernet it just goes black please help
How about I just wanted to broadcast the lyrics or presentation from other computer, is it the same process? Do I need to install also obs from other computer? Thank you 😊
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Sweet dreams
this was still a really helpful video but i keep running into issues with the NDI source audio. the video is sent over to the streaming PC just fine but audio from my software (Ableton Live) doesnt get carried over, only my mic audio (via USB audio interface). any thoughts on this? either way, thanks for the helpful video~
update 4/13: sorry i should’ve added sooner that i resolved the issue by digging up an old back up audio interface and configuring that on the “streaming” PC.
hope that helps!
@@iancrespo_ prob asio driver issue, what is your streaming setup now days? Im attempting to stream ableton, found weird workarounds using virutal cables, voicemeeter, etc... bout to try a 2nd pc with NDI over ethernet switch
I have to keep OBS open on my gaming computer for it to work on my streaming lap top. Any way to fix that?
Is there a way to do this would connecting LAN network between the two computers? I'm using a mac and my router is in a completely different room at the other end of the house. Thanks!
If you cannot connect with Ethernet, you can try having it connected via WiFi, but you’ll probably increase latency.
tysm
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Can i ask if this will work on google meet via obs and fb live? Pls help
I've just send a question on another of your great videos. Using this method is it possible to connect multible (7) computers in the same network and sending/receiving signals from each machines? Cannot thank enough for your tutorials. Cheers
Yes.
One computer is 32 bit and the other is 64 bit. When copying the downloaded files over to the computer i can only copy to 32 bit over (since there is only a 32 bit folder in the program files etc.. When i got to do such on my 64 bit system (copying the 64 into 64 folder,, will the difference (32 one one computer vs 64 on other computer) matter?
Will this work if one computer only has WiFi, not ethernet cable connection if both run through same router?
Do you know if I put an additional network card in each pc and connecte them with a cross network cable I could pass NDI directly rather than through the router?
That's a neat idea!
@@aranhawaii certainly cheaper than a capture card lol
@@RaceSimCentral I tried to do this by pasting a fixed IP on the separate network adapter to connect both, even though the internet is working on the other adapter, OBS cannot stream, but if I set the default IP on OBS, everything works fine, how will I do? make sure NDI is using this separate network to make this connection?
Did installation to both PC's. Done and done. Enabled Output from Gaming PC. Set up an NDI Source to detect that said output on Streaming PC. Gaming PC and Streaming PC connect to the same router. Streaming PC isn't detecting my Gaming PC on NDI. What's missing?
Hi, thanks, this is what i was looking for. Is it absolutely neccessary to connet via Ethernet to the modem or any wireless solution? I'm not a gamer but like to connect 2 Pc's to share the live stream to another screen in the office. Thanks you so much! Cheers
Wireless will work as well, but it will be laggy
I miss the part your connection between the two computers. You are using Lan connection right? is it possible to connect via USB A-USB-A through a USB hub? I use my my lan port to connect to the router to get speed in streaming.
FYI, You don't need an Ethernet connection to do this. Wifi on both computers works for me so it should work for you. I almost didn't even try this because comments are saying that only Ethernet works : )
It’s not that it only works on Ethernet, it’s just better that way.
is it okay if we are connected wireless but to the same wifi anf not connected to the ethernet
Can i use this technique except using mac as streaming laptop? Would I have to use windows on my mac or is there other way to do it keeping macos on my mac?
If the OBS Studio for Mac allows NDI output, then this should? work.
Good vid just wanna know if both computers have to have obs or only 1?
Both need it.
Hello. Thanx for this. Also wanted to check with you if we can add two different PC at different locations and on different internet connection thru IP ? That is PC “A” at one location and PC “B” at a location away may be KMs away ? Seek your suggestion please.
The method in this video only works for PCs on the same Local network.
aranhawaii thanks
There was an error to the NBI plugin. Can you help me?
Not gaming. Using 2 PC's. One has propresenter 7 and I want to send lower thirds to my streaming computer. Do I still have to load OBS in both?
If you wanted to use the second computer for lower thirds, that program would need to output to NDI. Then you wouldn’t need OBS.
Does the two PC should be connected by any physical wire as I don't have ethernet wire. Can I use HDMI wire instead??
As I am only seeing a black screen when I connect it to the same WIFI wirelessly.
Yes, ethernet cable connection through a hub or router is best.
I work with a Mac and a PC would this also work together?
I'd like to say yes in principle, so long as both computers can run the NDI plugin in their OBS.
So you have to use 2 lan cables 1 for the streaming computer and 1 for the gaming computer sharing the same network / router?
Yes
@@aranhawaii thankyou sir!
So it must be done under the same network connection?
Yes. That's the only reason why NDI works. It's basically a LAN connection between the PCs.
I am using an Ethernet cable but the OBS preview looks very laggy, it works though. How would I fix it? I have gigabit internet so it definitely shouldn't be a problem.
Make sure the OBS settings on the NDI PC (gaming PC) are high. Like a 7000 bitrate and 1080p 30 or 60 FPS. The settings have to be the same or higher than the streaming PC.
Can you do this using one Mac and one PC? Or both have to be the same?
I haven’t tried that. Not hopeful.
I have no 32 bit folder in my obs-plugins folder what am I supposed to do???
I can't name the ndi output on my gaming computer only on my streaming computer
Can you help me?
I would recommend you make sure both computers have the most recent windows updates, graphics card updates, and OBS versions. Then try again. If that doesn't work, let me know.
I have this question and I guess I'm missing something basic due I have not found any solution yet. I want to use OBS to use background and overlays to a zoom meeting and then stream that using spotlight to all attendees.
I have been working quite good configuring from one and up to 4 speakers in the same screen but once I use my virtual camera image within zoom to be on spotlight I get an infinite video loop that you already know.
I have no idea how to solve this in order that my attendees can see what I'm working on using OBS to customize zoom's view.
Any ideas? Thanks
Try this video? th-cam.com/video/0ujJZFvyYAc/w-d-xo.html
@@aranhawaii amazing but need to wait for Mac Version! :S
@@fimiIIWF Yeah, Mac just isn't as well supported for OBS than PCs. :(
it works but, the screen in OBS on my streaming PC is laagy and has a lot of drop frames any idea how can i solve this?
What if I have multiple monitors in the gaming PC? How would NDI work?
Or the NDI is streaming to the other PC what I have in the "live" window in OBS?
I need it for Zoom meetings. Thanks!
It will only send whatever you have live in OBS
@@aranhawaii Thank you!
I went through all comments for a hiccup I am experiencing. The network connection on both my laptops is connected symmetrically as if part of same server. (but actually everything is two different computers only) On both laptops the copy-paste and the NDI-3.8 took place yet the NDI under tools and also in the sources of OBS is showing only on one laptop.
For the sake of my own patience, I uninstalled everything installed related to this instance and reinstalled OBS and NDI. But still it is not showing on one laptop.
so do I. but i don't have a streaming pc, it doesn't find me a geming pc
is this same approach with MacOS?
i cant see the game on my "streaming " computer. is there a fix?
Make sure it’s on private network
@@ilovemykittykats How?
Hi everytime I click the "download and install NDI 3.8+ Runtime" nothing happens, what can be a resolution to this?
Try this one: ndi.palakis.fr/runtime/ndi-runtime-4.5.1-Windows.exe
for me, I am unable to transfer my desktop audio between pcs and there are no tutorials on how to do it
my obs ndi is capturing my audio but its not able to transfer it to my streaming pc
Do u knw how to get it on Mac book because I try but I couldn’t get it
I don't have experience with NDI on a Mac
So in theory if I was using Photoshop for a drawing stream with 2 people both on Photoshop on different computers I could have both PC Windows on one at the same time?
Game Cave Absolutely.
I tried installing the MacOS version and it said INSTALLATION FAILED. :-(
Hi! Both computers have to be in the same network? Can i do in differents ones?
Lautaro Segafieno Same network. Otherwise you would need to set up an RTMP.
@@aranhawaii me and a friend want to stream from a xbox to a pc, I got that first part covered but I want him to be able to send me his gameplay to my obs so that I can switch between his gameplay and mine in one single stream. Is this possible if so I would love to know plz!
@@radamevaldez8393 Are you in separate buildings?
@@aranhawaii yes separate buildings
@@radamevaldez8393 Then NDI probably isn't the right way to transfer it. You'd probably want to have them stream it to something like Restreamio, and use a "pull link" from there to bring it in as a Media Source.
How do you do this 2022. Mine will not show up in OBS
@@ross311 Did you unzip yours into the Obs file? I got mine to show up after I unzipped all the files into OBS.
umm can i get a little help
cuz i want to connect it with a mac will it work?
I don’t have experience with OBS on a Mac, and there are definitely differences. Sorry about that.
@@aranhawaii yeah ok and btw i got and it is the same as windows
can i make a connection with a friend thats in another house
It doesnt work I dont get the NDI Source thing Help please
I did exactky whay u explained but couldnt find the gaming pc
Can we do this for screen recording?
Totally! Just start recording instead of streaming. Boom.
@@aranhawaii So in my recording there will not be any of fps frop? Just like without recording?
@@edric3254 You shouldn't experience any issues as long as you don't have some weird network issues. There may be a light delay between computers based on available bandwith through whatever router you're connecting through, but it should be minimal.
is it possible that 2 computer on the same wifi?
Possible but not ideal. A wired connection will guarantee the best quality and latency.
Will it work on an Ethernet splitter hub?
As long as they both end up on the name network, they should see each other. Now if you mean some kind of non-powered Ethernet cable connector? I doubt it. It probably needs some kind of active intermediary like a router.
Although part of me now wonders if Windows itself would act as that intermediary in the absence of an external device like a router, and set up its own LAN. Only one way to know for sure... try it. :)
aranhawaii it’s a powered splitter hub :).
My ISP won't let me download anything from this page, telling me it might be a phising-attempt:
github.com/Palakis/obs-ndi/releases/tag/4.6.0
Is there any reason to be worried or is it just a case of "big ISP-corporations think they are infallible so we must be right"?
can one of my pcs be windows 7 while the other is windows 10?
In theory, that shouldn't matter. But there's only one way to find out.
But what about capturing your gaming computer that has multiple displays?
Afaik you can only send one display at a time over NDI
@@aranhawaii Would it be possible to specify just that particular source such as the main screen only?
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Is it the same in Streamlabs ?
Much of Streamlabs is modeled after OBS Studio, so as long as there is the capability to use NDI sources and select a computer as an output to NDI, then it should work just fine.
@@aranhawaii okay
in mac?
PC to PC
@@aranhawaii Ok thanks.
Will this work with wifi?
This is meant for wired LAN connections only
what about macbook air
These things behave differently on Macs, so I have no advice.
So you have to have OBS on both systems. I cannot download OBS on my Chromebook so I guess I am out
I have heard of hacks to install OBS on Chromebooks, but haven't tried it yet.
@@aranhawaii ok
@@MichaelDaniels So for example, you could set a Virtual Cable in widows as the default output device, and then in windows sound settings, set your headphones to "Listen" to that cable. And then just be certain to not have those headphones added in OBS at all.
What if I dont have the 32 bit on my laptop
It won’t hurt to copy over all the files anyways.
@@aranhawaii Ok thanks man and is it safe to stream on a 220 pound laptop?
@@OliveOliverr 220 pounds? Did it come in an iron frame or something?
@@aranhawaii its the price lmao sorry i live in uk haha
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