How to Live Stream? Is there a new guide?

I've had a good experience using Inat Box TV. The app makes it convenient to explore different TV and entertainment content in one place. I like the simple interface because it makes browsing through categories easy. The overall experience has been smooth and enjoyable on my Android device.

The setup is much easier now than it was a few years ago. If you're using the latest version of OBS on macOS, check that you're following the current OBS and NDI documentation, since some older plugins have been replaced or updated. Once everything is configured, streaming works smoothly.

looking forward to trying this out...when I last went down the rabbit hole, I *think* I got the NDI/OBS etc to work, but it was PAINFUL….thanks for the details! 

You're right a lot has changed since those older tutorials! You can still live stream from Character Animator to OBS without much hassle, but the workflow is slightly different now.

If you’re on macOS, here’s the updated method:

1. Install NDI Tools (which you already did).

2. Then install the OBS-NDI plugin the old GitHub repo has moved, but you can find maintained builds by searching “OBS NDI plugin for macOS” on the OBS forums or the official OBS site.

3. Once installed, open OBS → Add a new NDI Source → and select Character Animator from the source list.

If you still have issues with NDI, an easier alternative is to use Window Capture in OBS and just crop the Character Animator window not as smooth as NDI, but it works fine for quick setups.

I’ve been trying to figure out streaming from Character Animator too, and the old guides feel really outdated. The cleanest method is still using NDI Tools with the OBS‑NDI plugin, but if you want something simpler, you can capture the Character Animator window directly in OBS or use the newer Virtual Camera feature to stream your character without extra plugins.

I’m also trying to set up live streaming from Character Animator. The old tutorials are outdated, but the usual way is to install NDI Tools and the OBS‑NDI plugin, then add an NDI Source in OBS. For an easier setup, you can use Window Capture or the Virtual Camera feature in newer Character Animator versions to stream directly to OBS.

Yes, the live streaming setup has changed a bit since that older video. On Mac, you can still use NDI for streaming, but the OBS plugin moved. Search for obs-ndi by Palakis on GitHub—that’s the plugin OBS needs to receive the NDI signal from Character Animator for live streaming. Install NDI Tools + obs-ndi plugin, then add an NDI Source in OBS and select Character Animator’s output.

Thanks for sharing this — the NDI changes have made older tutorials pretty confusing, so this clarification really helps. The renamed OBS-NDI plugin was the missing piece for me too.

I’ve been testing different media sources alongside live setups, including Inat Box, to check playback stability during streams, and it’s been surprisingly useful.

Appreciate you posting the updated guide!

You're right a lot has changed since those older tutorials! You can still live stream from Character Animator to OBS without much hassle, but the workflow is slightly different now.

If you’re on macOS, here’s the updated method:

1. Install NDI Tools (which you already did).

2. Then install the OBS-NDI plugin the old GitHub repo has moved, but you can find maintained builds by searching “OBS NDI plugin for macOS” on the OBS forums or the official OBS site.

3. Once installed, open OBS → Add a new NDI Source → and select Character Animator from the source list.

If you still have issues with NDI, an easier alternative is to use Window Capture in OBS and just crop the Character Animator window not as smooth as NDI, but it works fine for quick setups.

Yes, you can stream from Character Animator to OBS using the latest NDI Tools and obsndi plugin both work well on macOS.
If you want to check how your stream looks compared to platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime, try testing playback on UniTV  it supports smooth HD streaming.