How to check which version of OBS you are running on and how to update versions.
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. In order to take full advantage of using Tagboard within OBS you must (1) download OBS for your output computer's operating system and (2) ensure it is kept up-to-date. This article addresses the process for checking your version of OBS and updating it also.
Updating OBS for Windows
Open OBS in Windows computer and in the top panel select 'Help'.
Select the option to 'Check for Updates'.
A popup window will appear, which shows the latest version of OBS as well as the updates associated with this version. Click 'Update Now' towards the bottom of the popup window to update your version of OBS. If you're up-to-date with the latest version, then no updates will be found.
OBS will begin updating to the newest version. Once the update is completed, you will see a 'Launch OBS' button towards the bottom right. Clicking on it should launch your new version of OBS.
Updating OBS for Mac
Open OBS in your Mac. Now towards the top left of the screen select 'OBS Studio' followed by clicking the 'Check for Updates' option within the OBS Studio menu.
A popup window will appear, which shows the latest version of OBS as well as the updates associated with this version. Click 'Install Update' towards the bottom of the popup window to update your version of OBS. If you're up-to-date with the latest version, then no updates will be found.
OBS will begin updating to the newest version. Once the update is completed, you will see an 'Install and Relaunch' button towards the bottom right. Clicking on it will launch your new version of OBS.
❓ FAQs ❓
How can I set up OBS to automatically check for updates?
Open OBS for Windows or Mac and select the 'Settings' panel towards the bottom right corner of your screen.
A new popup window should open with 'General' selected by default. Within this 'General' setting, you will see an "Automatically check for updates on startup' checkbox. Check this by clicking the box [if not already checked], then select 'Apply' towards the bottom left.
Now you're all set! If the "Automatically check for updates on startup' is checked you have turned on the automatic search for updates. This will help you to stay up-to-date with the most recent version of OBS and allow you to take advantage of the most features that Tagboard + OBS offers.
How to update my version if 'Check for Updates' doesn't work/appear?
You can follow the applicable steps at the top for updating OBS for Windows or Mac. After you download and reinstall OBS, which will be the newest version, it will replace the old version you were running. There won't be a need to uninstall anything.
How do I learn more about OBS?
You can learn more about OBS via their main webpage, their Knowledge Base, their FAQs page, and/or their Help Portal. The Knowledge Base shows users how-to set up OBS, utilize keyboard shortcuts, and more.
What if I have a question not addressed in this article?
Here is the OBS Forum to serve as an OBS resource for questions others have asked or begin your own thread with a question there.