How to Control OBS from Your Phone

A phone-based OBS remote is useful when the operator is moving around the room, standing on stage, or helping with multiple tasks during a live production.

Instead of returning to the streaming computer every time you need to change scenes or mute a source, you can control OBS from your phone with a touch-based interface built for quick actions.

DeckPilot connects through the built-in OBS WebSocket server. That means your phone communicates directly with OBS over the local network instead of going through a cloud relay.

• Switch scenes remotely
• Run OBS macros from your phone
• Mute or unmute microphones
• Start or stop livestream and recording actions
• Watch stream health metrics while you move

1. 1Install DeckPilot on your Android phone.
2. 2Open OBS Studio and enable WebSocket in the Tools menu.
3. 3Connect using the OBS IP address or QR code.
4. 4Start controlling OBS from your phone on the same local network.

For the full commercial overview, visit the DeckPilot product page. If you want step-by-step educational guidance, the OBS WebSocket setup guide covers the connection details.

Phone control is especially useful for:

• Solo creators who need to move around their setup
• Church livestream teams with volunteers on stage or in the booth
• Event operators who need portable scene control
• Studios that want a backup controller separate from the OBS machine