vMix Integration

Cliqer provides native Windows integration with vMix via the COM API, enabling direct control of your live video productions without additional configuration.

Native Support (Windows)

Cliqer connects directly to vMix using the vMix.Application COM object, supporting both 32-bit (vMix.exe) and 64-bit (vMix64.exe) versions.

Supported Commands

Setup

1. Start vMix on your Windows host machine
2. Launch Cliqer and select vMix as the target application
3. Connect with your presenter device
4. Control - Previous/Next commands control vMix items directly

No additional configuration required. Cliqer automatically detects running vMix instances.

How It Works

Presenter clicks "Next"
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        v
  Cliqer Host receives command
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        v
  Detects vMix via WMI query
  (Win32_Process: vMix64.exe or vMix.exe)
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        v
  Creates vMix.Application COM object
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        v
  Calls vMix API: app.API("NextItem", "")
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        v
  vMix advances to next item

Fallback Behavior

If the COM API call fails, Cliqer automatically falls back to keyboard simulation:

1. Activates vMix window via AppActivate
2. Sends arrow key (LEFT or RIGHT)
3. vMix responds to keyboard input

Use Cases

Live Streaming

Control scene transitions, lower thirds, or media playback during live streams from your phone or tablet.

Multi-Camera Productions

Switch between cameras or trigger overlays without being at the control station.

Solo Presenting

Present content while controlling vMix elements yourself, no separate operator needed.

Callers as NDI Sources

Beyond slide control, the Cliqer desktop app can feed your vMix production with remote video callers:

• Each caller who joins your Cliqer room becomes its own NDI® video source on the network — add them to vMix as individual inputs, exactly like local cameras.
• The dedicated Callers window in the desktop app acts as a mini switcher: see every caller at a glance, manage who is live, and keep the panel on a second screen while vMix takes the per-caller feeds.
• The timer NDI output runs alongside, so countdowns and caller feeds arrive through the same NDI workflow.

This replaces a separate video-call rig for panel discussions and remote guests — the same Cliqer room that advances the slides also delivers the guests into the mix.

Troubleshooting

vMix Not Detected

• Ensure vMix is running before starting Cliqer
• Both vMix.exe (32-bit) and vMix64.exe (64-bit) are supported
• Check that vMix COM registration is intact (reinstall vMix if needed)

Commands Not Working

• Verify vMix has focus or try the fallback keyboard mode
• Check Windows permissions for COM object access
• Ensure no other application is blocking vMix input

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