Most Common Issues
Relinking Cameras In OBS
If your OBS cameras suddenly stop showing up, appear as “disconnected,” or won’t load after restarting your computer, you’re likely dealing with unlinked cameras. This can happen after Windows updates, OS upgrades, long periods of inactivity, or when switching to new goggles. These changes can cause OBS to lose track of the camera’s device path, so OBS no longer knows where to find it.
The fix is simple: relink the cameras in OBS
Optimizing Display and Controls
If OBS on your computer looks different from the screenshots or videos we show, such as buttons being in new places, panels missing, or the layout looking zoomed‑in or stretched, it usually means your display and controls aren’t optimized. This can happen with new monitors, Windows scaling changes, or accidental layout adjustments.
Follow our guide to optimize your display and controls so OBS matches our recommended layout and is easier to use
Resetting Obs Color Filters
If your recorded videos look washed out, dull, overly dark, or lacking detail, the issue is usually related to color filters or incorrect color settings in OBS. Adjust or reset your OBS color filters using our step‑by‑step guide and instructional video on changing color filters.
Multiple OBS Templates
If you use multiple goggles with the same computer, creating and exporting separate OBS templates can make switching between setups much easier. Instead of relinking cameras and adjusting settings each time you connect a different goggle, you can load a dedicated template that is already configured for that device.
Insufficient computer hardware
When using OBS on an underpowered computer, your video may look choppy, laggy, or “PowerPoint‑like.” This happens because OBS requires a certain level of CPU, GPU, and memory performance to process video smoothly. If the hardware can’t keep up, the computer struggles, frames drop, and the final recording or stream becomes difficult to watch.
The fix is straightforward: use a computer that meets the recommended hardware specifications provided by our company, which you can find on our recommended systems page.