Using Electronic PTZ In The Switcher App

Switcher has the ability to electronically control the pan, tilt, and zoom of the built-in camera on iOS devices being used as the main Switcher or an iOS device connected as a remote camera. This allows you to adjust the view of a camera remotely to provide real-time adjustments and ensure your subject is properly in the frame.

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Electronic PTZ Specifications

  • App Version: Switcher 12.0 or later
  • Main Switcher: An iPad or Mac must be used as the device running the main Switcher app.
  • Remote Cameras: Electronic PTZ can be controlled for iPhones and iPads being used as remote cameras, in addition to the built-in camera on the main iPad or Mac running the Switcher app.
  • Preview Window: When using Preview Window with Electronic PTZ, you can only adjust the pan, tilt, and zoom, while the camera is in the preview mode. Once the camera is in live mode, the pan, tilt, and zoom, cannot be adjusted.

How to Use Electronic PTZ in the Switcher App

  • Open the Switcher app on an iPad or Mac.
  • Tap Go Live.
  • Select Horizontal or Vertical.
  • Tap Enter Studio.
  • Connect any iOS remote cameras you would like to control with Electronic PTZ.
  • Select the camera in the sources panel that you would like to enable the feature on.
    • Electronic PTZ can be enabled on any remote camera or the built-in camera on the iPad running the Switcher production.
  • Tap the Camera Control tab. (slider icon)
  • Tap ePTZ at the top of the Camera Control Tab.
  • Toggle Enable ePTZ to the "on" position.
    • Repeat this process for every camera you would like to enable Electronic PTZ on.
  • You can now use the Live Feed to Zoom in. Once zoomed in, use your finger to drag the camera feed to create the desired frame or manually track a subject in the camera feed.



Controls and Presets

In the ePTZ section of the Camera Controls tab, there are several tools you can use to leverage the full range of the ePTZ functionality.

Free Control: Use your finger(s) to zoom and position the lens.

Center Zoom:  Tapping this will zoom into the center of the screen while using Free Control.


Home: Tapping this will return the lens to its default position while using Free Control.


Presets 1, 2 and 3: Tap a preset and position the lens to your liking. Now, when you use Free Control or a different Preset and tap the modified Preset again, it will recall your designated position. This will remain the position for that Preset until you tap "Restore Default Presets."