Using Janus with OBS – A Complete Setup Guide

Janus can stream your avatar directly into OBS, letting you use it for streaming to most supported streaming platforms, or just create a virtual camera to be used anywhere.

This guide walks you through the full setup.

1. Join Janus and Copy the OBS URL

  1. Start a session in Janus with any avatar.
  2. In the lower toolbar, click Copy OBS URL.

2. Add a Browser Source in OBS

  1. Open OBS.
  2. In the Sources panel, click ➕
  3. Select Browser from the list.

3. Paste the URL from Janus

  1. After selecting “Browser,” a settings window will appear.
  2. Paste the OBS URL you copied from Janus into the URL field.
  3. Keep Width/Height at defaults or adjust as needed.
  4. Click OK.

4. Verify That Your Avatar Appears

You should now see your avatar streaming inside OBS.

5. Start OBS Virtual Camera

  1. In OBS, click Start Virtual Camera.
  2. You can now select OBS Virtual Camera inside Zoom, Discord, Google Meet, or any app that accepts a webcam.

Troubleshooting

  • Black screen
    Ensure your Janus session is active and the link hasn’t expired.

  • Low resolution
    Increase the Browser Source width/height (e.g. 1080×1080).

  • No audio
    Janus streams video only — use your microphone directly in the meeting app.

You’re Ready!

You can now join any video call or stream using your Janus avatar through OBS.