Using Companion for Playout Control

This article will show how to use bitfocus Companion together with PLAYDECK. Companion has a ready-to-use module for PLAYDECK. This is the most comfortable way to connect PLAYDECK to your ATEM Mixer or STREAMDECK.


Installation

Enable TCP Commands in PLAYDECK to allow 3rd party apps to control PLAYDECK externally:

Download and install the latest Version of Companion. The PLAYDECK module is included in the installation:


https://bitfocus.io/companion

Note: The PLAYDECK Companion Module was developed by Semenov Nick. Visit his GitHub for the latest Module updates.

Start Companion, add a new connection and search for PLAYDECK to add the module:

Once connected, you can select typical PLAYDECK Actions to assign to Buttons, like CUE, PLAY, Start Overlay, and many more.