Tally light to know if obs is recording or not

[dust5543]

I was trying to find a way to have a usb led or something that will be lit if recording or if not recording "not streaming" there has been times I will think it's recording then find out later it was not

 

[Suslik V]

I can suggest sound (.wav file) that will be played through your speakers when OBS not recording.
Here is the script that can do the job: https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/notification-program-during-recording.156454/post-572955

Also, you may want to look at:

OBS Python - Recording Notification

How it works: When the 'Start recording' button is pressed a popup window appears on top of the screen showing you that OBS is recording, you can left-click and drag the window to position it. This script was made using Python and tkinter...

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and similar resources.

 

[AaronD]

If you can get a separate command-line utility (find one or write it yourself, or have someone write it) that just runs the light, then you can do this in the Advanced Scene Switcher plugin:

Advanced Scene Switcher

This plugin will allow you to automate various tasks using "Macros". Macros consist of a list of conditions under which a list of actions will be performed. Examples and guides can be found in the wiki. Feel free to contribute! If you run...

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And you might find a TON of other uses for that plugin too. Poke around in it, and see what you find.