Should you wish to display your screen or broadcast video from your computer in a Microsoft Teams meeting, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) can be utilized for this purpose. Here is how you can link OBS with Microsoft Teams:
Step 1: Install and Set Up OBS
First, download and install OBS from obsproject.com. Once installed, open OBS and go to the “Settings” tab. From there, select “Video” and adjust the video settings to your liking. You can also adjust the audio settings under the “Audio” tab.
Step 2: Connect OBS to Microsoft Teams
Next, open Microsoft Teams and start a meeting. Once in the meeting, click on the “Share Screen” button and select “Desktop” or “Window” depending on what you want to share. In the pop-up window, select “OBS Virtual Camera” as your camera source.
Step 3: Adjust OBS Settings
Now that OBS is connected to Microsoft Teams, you can adjust the settings in OBS to fit your needs. Go to the “Sources” tab and add a new source by clicking on the “+” button. Select “Display Capture” as the source type and select the display you want to share. You can also adjust the size and position of the capture area.
Step 4: Start Streaming
Once you have everything set up, click on the “Start Recording” button in OBS to start streaming your screen or video to Microsoft Teams. You can also adjust the audio and video settings in OBS while streaming if needed.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily connect OBS to Microsoft Teams and share your screen or stream video during a meeting. This can be useful for presentations, demos, or any other situation where you need to share visuals with others.