There are several methods available to connect your Mevo camera to broadcasting software such as OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). This allows you to expand and customize your livestreams using RTMP, NDI (Mevo Start and Core only), Wired/Wireless Webcam, and SRT. Mevo Core and Mevo Start support all connection types. Mevo Plus and Mevo 1st Gen do not support NDI but can connect via Webcam, RTMP, and SRT.
Connecting via NDI (Mevo Start & Core only)
Requirements
- Mevo Start or Mevo Core
- OBS Studio
- OBS NDI Plugin
- NDI Tools (Free registration)
- Connect to your camera using the Mevo App.
- Go to General Settings and toggle on NDI Mode.
- Select your desired NDI Resolution before enabling. You cannot change resolution while NDI is active.
- Once NDI is enabled, the record button will display “NDI.”
- Open OBS and add a new NDI Source in your scene.
- In the source’s Properties, select your camera from the dropdown.
- Enable Hardware Acceleration and click OK. Your camera feed should now appear.
Connecting via Wired/Wireless Webcam
Requirements
- Any Mevo camera (Gen 1 & Mevo Plus will not send audio in wired mode)
- OBS Studio
You can connect via USB (Wired Webcam) or Wireless Webcam Driver (macOS only). See this article for full setup.
- Connect your Mevo camera to the computer via USB.
- In General Settings, enable Wired Webcam.
- Return to the main screen and confirm the button now says Webcam.
- Open OBS and add a new Video Capture Device.
- Choose your Mevo from the device list. Rename if desired.
- Click OK. You should now see your camera feed in OBS.
Connecting via RTMP
Requirements
- OBS Studio
- Optional: Local RTMP Server for macOS
This method is compatible with all Mevo cameras on both Windows and macOS.
- Find your computer’s local IP address using Network Utility or command line.
- Open the Mevo app and tap the red button to set your RTMP destination.
- Choose “New RTMP” and enter the following:
- Name: Any name for your reference.
- Stream URL: rtmp://your.local.IP/live/
- Stream Key: Provided by your RTMP server (e.g., Local RTMP or other).
- Tap Add to save and then Go Live.
- In OBS, add a Media Source and uncheck Local File.
- Paste your RTMP stream URL in the Input field and click OK.
Connecting via SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)
Requirements
- OBS Studio (version 25+)
- Any Mevo camera (Start, Core, Plus, 1st Gen)
SRT provides a secure, low-latency, and reliable transport method over the internet.
- In OBS, add a Media Source.
- Uncheck Local File.
- In the Input field, paste your Mevo’s SRT URL. This is usually in the format:
srt://your_ip:port?mode=listener - On your Mevo App, ensure you enable SRT.
- OBS will receive the SRT stream automatically.
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