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ScoreBird
vMix

Broadcast Software Integration

ScoreBird + vMix

Web & Native Integration

vMix is professional live production software used by broadcasters and AV professionals worldwide for multi-camera switching, mixing, and streaming. ScoreBird integrates with vMix via both web browser input and native title data sources, so NeST can feed live scoreboard data directly into your vMix production as a live score overlay — no operator needed to update the score manually.

How It Works

Web & Native Integration — use ScoreBird's widget as a Web Browser input in vMix

Add the ScoreBird overlay URL as a Web Browser input and layer it over your video feed

Native title integration also available — pull live data directly into vMix GT title templates

Score, clock, period, and sport stats update automatically from your scoreboard via NeST

Works with vMix Basic HD through vMix 4K and Pro editions

No manual score entry during production — NeST keeps the data current

Setup Guide

vMix Web Browser Setup

vMix Web Browser Integration

Add live ScoreBird score overlays to your vMix productions using the web browser input method — the simplest way to integrate ScoreBird with vMix.

Requirements

  • vMix installed
  • A ScoreBird account with an active NeST device
  • Your overlay URL from the ScoreBird Portal

Step 1: Add Input

Click "Add Input" then "More" in vMix.

Add input in vMix

Step 2: Select Web Browser

Choose "Web Browser" as the input type.

Select Web Browser input

Step 3: Enter URL and Dimensions

Paste your ScoreBird overlay URL. Set dimensions to approximately 1024px wide × 150px high. Click OK.

Enter URL and dimensions

Step 4: Adjust Position

Use zoom and pan controls to position the overlay on screen.

Adjust zoom and pan

Step 5: Overlay Loaded

The ScoreBird widget now displays in your vMix scene with live scoring data.

vMix widget loaded

Next Steps

For an alternative integration method using downloadable native title templates, see the vMix Native Input Setup guide.

Troubleshooting

  • Overlay not showing? Verify the URL is correct and your NeST device is online.
  • Score not updating? Ensure a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule.
  • Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).

vMix Native Input Setup

vMix Native Input Integration

The native input method uses downloadable vMix title templates that ScoreBird populates with live scoring data directly over your local network. This produces score graphics that are native to your vMix production rather than a browser overlay.

Network requirement: Your NeST device and vMix computer must be on the same local network for the native method to work. If they can't be on the same network, use the web browser input method instead.

Requirements

  • vMix installed (any edition)
  • A ScoreBird account with an active NeST device
  • NeST device on the same network as your vMix computer
  • ScoreBird Admin mobile app (to configure NeST → vMix connection)

Step 1: Download the ScoreBird vMix Templates

Contact ScoreBird support at support@scorebird.com or 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473) to receive the vMix template package. The package contains sport-specific .gtzip title template files.

Step 2: Add the Template as an Input

In vMix, click "Add Input""Title""Browse". Navigate to the downloaded template file for your sport and select it.

The template appears as a new input in vMix's input row.

Step 3: Select Your Sport Template

Choose the appropriate sport template from the downloaded files. Each sport has its own template designed for that sport's scoreboard fields (clock, score, period/quarter/inning, etc.).

Step 4: Open Input Settings

Click the gear icon on the template input to open Input Settings.

Use the Zoom and Pan controls to position the score graphic in the correct location on your output frame.

Step 5: Rename the Input

In the General tab of Input Settings, rename the input to "Scorebird" (capital S). This name is required — the ScoreBird Admin app identifies the vMix input by this exact name.

Step 6: Configure the NeST Device

Open the ScoreBird Admin mobile app and navigate to your NeST device. Under overlay settings, select vMix and enter:

  • vMix computer IP address — the local IP of the computer running vMix (find it in vMix under Settings → Web Controller)
  • Port — typically 8088 (vMix's default web controller port)

Save the settings.

Step 7: Start the Game

Once NeST is configured and a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule, the template fields update automatically in real time as your scoreboard changes.

Note: A game must be active in your ScoreBird account for live data to transmit to the vMix template. If the template isn't updating, confirm the game is started in your schedule.


Troubleshooting

  • Template not receiving data? Confirm the vMix computer IP and port are correct in the ScoreBird Admin app and that both devices are on the same network.
  • Input not found by ScoreBird? The input must be named exactly "Scorebird" (capital S, no spaces) in vMix.
  • Default port blocked? Some IT environments block port 8088. Check with your network administrator or try a different port in vMix's Web Controller settings.
  • Need templates? Email support@scorebird.com — templates are provided for supported sports.
  • Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).

Ready to Connect with vMix?

Get ScoreBird set up with vMix and start showing live scores today.