How to add it to OBS, Streamlabs or Meld
- Set it up above, then press Copy link.
- In OBS Studio, click + under Sources and choose Browser. In Streamlabs Desktop, add a Browser Source; in Meld Studio, add a Browser layer.
- Paste the link into the URL box and set the width and height shown under the link.
- Leave "Shutdown source when not visible" off. If it is on, live alerts and goals stop whenever you switch scenes.
- Drag it where you want it and resize it with the red handles. The background is transparent, so only the text shows.
It also works as a Twitch Studio, PRISM Live or vMix browser input. Gear that pairs well: a Stream Deck or a free OBS install. Disclosure. Your settings are saved in this browser, so you can come back and change them; after changing settings, paste the new link into the source.
Using the screens
Add the link as a full-screen browser source (1920 × 1080) in your Starting, BRB and Ending scenes, picking the screen in "Show". In the Overlay Suite it switches automatically with the suite's scene, so one source covers all four.
| Chat command (broadcaster and mods) | What it does |
|---|---|
!back 5 or !back 2:30 | Shows "Back in 5:00" (or "Live in" on the starting screen) and counts down |
!back | Clears the timer |
!screen brb | Switches between starting, brb, ending and tech |
How it hears your chat: the overlay connects to your Twitch or Kick chat the same anonymous, read-only way a logged-out viewer does. It never posts, needs no login or token, and sees subs, gift subs and Bits as they're announced in chat. Commands only work for you (the broadcaster) and your moderators.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a BRB screen in OBS?
Make a scene called BRB, add this page as a 1920 × 1080 browser source with "Be right back" selected, and switch to the scene when you step away.
Can the BRB screen show a countdown?
Yes. Type !back 5 in chat (you or a mod) and it shows "Back in 5:00" counting down.
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