Automation & remote control
WebSocket remote control
Allow compatible controllers to connect to MCast remotely.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Tools > WebSocket.
Use it
- Enable WebSocket server.
- Set Server Port.
- Keep Require authentication enabled when sharing access.
- Set or generate a password.
- Choose Save.
- Open Show Connection Info.
- Enter those details in the intended controller.
Controls and additional tasks
Use only on a trusted local network: traffic is not encrypted. System tray alerts and connection activity logging report connections. Connected Sessions lists clients; Kick disconnects the selected client. Connection Info offers copy controls and a QR code; it can contain sensitive access details.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Server IP (Best Guess) | Set server ip (best guess) for this item. |
| Copy | Copy server ip. |
| Server Port | Set server port for this item. |
| Copy | Copy server port. |
| Server Password | Set server password for this item. |
| Copy | Copy server password. |
| Enable WebSocket server | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
| Enable system tray alerts | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
| Enable connection activity logging | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
| Require authentication | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
| Copy password | Copy password. |
| Generate Password | Generate password. |
| Kick | Kick session. |
| Show Connection Info | Show connect info. |
| Save | Save the edited settings. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
Example
Connect the replay controller on a trusted studio network.
Additional workflow details
Use this server only on a trusted local network; its traffic is not encrypted. Connect Info supplies the connection endpoint and authentication details. Review connected clients and disconnect an unexpected client.
Related pages
Web Controller · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents