Can I improve my OBS streaming? Yes, with Speedify!

If your OBS streams suffer from dropped frames, low bitrate, or high latency, Speedify can help. By combining multiple internet connections, Speedify gives you faster upload speeds and a more stable connection so your streams look and perform better.

Let's Get Started

Step 1: Enable Enhance Streaming Mode in Speedify

Before you open OBS, make sure Speedify is set to the right bonding mode. Open Speedify and set the Bonding Mode Speed with Enhance Streaming toggled ON.

This mode maximizes the speed and reliability of your streaming internet traffic by intelligently switching between bonding and redundancy across your available connections.

See Enhance Streaming Mode for more details on how this mode works.

Step 2: Set the Right Output Resolution in OBS

Open OBS and go to Settings > Video.

If you're on a mid-range or lower-end PC, consider lowering the Output (Scaled) Resolution. A lower resolution reduces the amount of data you're uploading, which can significantly reduce dropped frames and improve stream stability.

Step 3: Choose the Right Bitrate

In OBS, go to Settings > Output and adjust the Video Bitrate based on the resolution and frame rate you're targeting:

• 720p at 30 fps: 2,500 to 4,000 kbps (requires 3.2 to 5 Mbps upload)
• 720p at 60 fps: 3,500 to 5,000 kbps (requires 4.4 to 6.2 Mbps upload)

If your single connection doesn't meet these upload requirements, Speedify can combine multiple internet connections to reach the upload speeds you need.

Step 4: Choose the Right Broadcast Server in OBS

In OBS, go to Settings > Stream and select a server. As a general rule, pick the server closest to your physical location.

For the best results, also connect to a Speedify server in the same country. See Choosing a Speedify Server for help with that.

Step 5: Set the Bind to IP Option in OBS

If Speedify is connected but OBS shows no internet connection or won't start your stream, you need to point OBS at Speedify's IP address.

1. Find Speedify's IP address in your computer's Network Settings.
2. In OBS, go to Settings > Advanced > Network.
3. Set Bind to IP to Speedify's IP address.

This ensures your stream's internet traffic routes through Speedify.

What a Difference Speedify Makes

In our testing, streaming without Speedify over a single Wi-Fi connection resulted in 64% dropped frames and a bitrate of just 429 kb/s. After using Speedify to combine two Wi-Fi connections (using a USB Wi-Fi adapter), dropped frames fell to 32% and bitrate jumped to 1,978 kb/s.

Without Speedify:

With Speedify:

To add more connections to your computer, see:

• How to Add Internet Connections on PC
• How to Add Internet Connections on Mac

Still Having Streaming Issues?

A few things to try depending on what you're seeing:

• Streams keep disconnecting even with a fast connection? Try switching to Redundant Mode, which sends your internet traffic over multiple connections simultaneously for extra reliability.
• Still seeing a lot of packet loss? In Speedify's Session Settings, try changing the Transport Mode to UDP or TCP Multiple.