Hudl Integration Setup

Connect ScoreBird to Hudl Production Truck (BlueFrame) to display live score overlays on your broadcasts. Once configured, your ScoreBird scores update automatically in real time — no manual entry required.

For more background on the partnership, see the official announcement.

Requirements

• Hudl Production Truck with BlueFrame software installed
• A ScoreBird account with an active NeST device
• Your 5-digit NeST ID (found in the ScoreBird Portal)

Initial Configuration

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the BlueFrame interface to open the Settings panel.

Step 2: Navigate to the Scoreboard Tab

Inside Settings, select the Scoreboard tab.

Step 3: Select "Scorebird" as the Source

From the scoreboard source dropdown, choose Scorebird.

Step 4: Enable "Update Overlays"

Toggle on Update Overlays so that score changes from ScoreBird push to your graphics automatically.

Step 5: Add a NeST Device

Click the "+" button to add a new NeST device connection.

Step 6: Enter Your NeST ID

Type your 5-digit NeST ID in the field provided and confirm.

Step 7: Verify "Connected" Status

The device entry should show a Connected status indicator. If it shows an error, double-check your NeST ID and ensure the device is online.

Accessing Overlays

Once the NeST device is connected, follow these steps to add score overlays to your production layout.

1. Click the "+" button in the bottom-left corner of the Production Truck interface.
2. Select your scoreboard template and the corresponding control panel.
3. Drag the scoreboard graphic onto the preview area.
4. Select the "Game" and "Shot" checkboxes to enable live clock data in the overlay.
5. Click the Overlay button to push the graphic to your active output.

Troubleshooting

• Status shows "Disconnected"? Confirm your NeST ID is correct and that the device has an active network connection. Visit the ScoreBird portal to verify the device is online.
• Scores not updating in the overlay? Make sure Update Overlays is toggled on and that a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule.
• No NeST devices available to add? Ensure the device is registered to your ScoreBird account at customer.scorebird.com.
• Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).

Hudl Focus Camera Integration

To use a Hudl Focus camera with ScoreBird score overlays, both need to be connected through OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). OBS captures the Hudl Focus stream and adds the ScoreBird overlay on top as a browser source.

Before starting, confirm you have connected your Hudl Focus camera to OBS using Hudl's own setup guide.

Requirements

• Hudl Focus camera connected and streaming
• OBS installed and configured to capture the Hudl Focus feed
• A ScoreBird account with an active NeST device
• Your sport-specific overlay URL from the ScoreBird Portal

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Step 1: Add a Source in OBS

In OBS, click the "+" button in the Sources panel at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Select Browser Source

From the source type list, choose "Browser".

Step 3: Name the Source

Give the source a name such as "ScoreBird Overlay" and click OK.

Step 4: Enter the Overlay URL

In the source properties window, paste your ScoreBird overlay URL into the URL field. Set the dimensions to match your stream resolution (typically 1920 × 1080). Click OK.

Your overlay URL is found in the ScoreBird Portal under Overlay Builder — select the correct sport and device, then copy the URL.

Step 5: Overlay Active

The ScoreBird overlay now appears as a layer over your Hudl Focus camera feed in OBS. Scores update automatically as your scoreboard changes — no manual intervention needed during the game.

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Tips

• Layer order matters: In OBS, sources listed higher in the Sources panel appear in front of lower sources. Make sure the ScoreBird overlay source sits above your Hudl Focus camera source.
• Green screen option: If the default overlay background is opaque, add &green_screen=true to your overlay URL and apply a Chroma Key filter in OBS to make the background transparent.
• Sport-specific overlays: Use the correct overlay URL for the sport you're broadcasting. A basketball overlay on a football game will show the wrong scoreboard fields.

Troubleshooting

• Overlay not showing? Verify your overlay URL is correct and that your NeST device shows "Connected" in the ScoreBird portal.
• Score not updating? Confirm a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule and NeST is reading the scoreboard.
• Hudl Focus feed issues? See Hudl's support documentation for camera-specific troubleshooting.
• Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).