Remote
Remote is a version of Erizos Studio Client that is designed to run on a touch screen device such as a tablet, allowing the talent to control graphics easily during a broadcast.
Some functionality (creating/deleting/editing shows, playlists and pages) remains blocked, eliminating the risk of accidental changes during a live show.
Remote is designed for:
- On-air operators who need fast, reliable control during live production
- Restricted-access roles where editing permissions should not be granted
- Remote or secondary control stations operating alongside the main setup
- Touchscreen workflows where a simplified, tap-friendly interface is preferred
How to Access
- Open in your browser: http://[STUDIO SERVER ADDRESS]:5550/remote
- Studio → Dashboard → Remote
Interface Overview
Remote is divided into two panels:
- Left panel — Playlist: browse and select pages during live production
- Right panel — Preview and Page Editor or/and the Show UI: see the preview and edit page fields for the selected item, or a Show UI for the selected Show
The divider between panels can be dragged to adjust the split ratio. The layout switches automatically between horizontal and vertical depending on screen orientation.
Taking Graphics On Air
Each playlist item can be controlled with Take In and Take Out actions.
On touchscreen devices, items support swipe gestures:
- Swipe right → reveals Take In and Take Out buttons
- Long swipe right → triggers Take In immediately
- Long swipe left → triggers Take Out immediately
Graphic systems can also have Continue — advances the animation to the next step without taking the graphic out.
Display Settings
Click the wrench icon in the top-right corner to open the settings panel. Some settings are context-sensitive and appear only in a specific view.
Always visible:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Zoom | Scales the playlist UI. Use the slider to adjust; click reset to return to default |
| View | Switch between Page and Show view. Appears only if there's a Show UI |
| Playlist Actions | Show/hide Take In / Take Out buttons in the playlist |
| Show Thumbnails | Show/hide page thumbnails in the playlist |
Note
The Page/View toggle appears only when the current Show has a Show UI.
Page view only:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Preview | Show/hide the preview window next to the page field editor |
Show view only:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Playlist | Show/hide the playlist panel alongside the Show UI |
Lock
Lock prevents accidental changes to the active profile or show during live production.
| Lock | What it prevents |
|---|---|
| Profiles | Operator cannot switch to a different profile |
| Shows | Operator cannot switch to a different show |
Lock Shows requires a Show to be selected first
The Shows lock is unavailable until a show is selected. A tooltip 'First select a Show before locking' will indicate when this is the case.
Query Params — Direct Link to a Show/Playlist
Remote supports URL query parameters, allowing you to share a direct link to a specific show, playlist and profile. When opened, Remote will automatically navigate to the specified content.
URL format:
http://[StudioServerIP]:5550/remote?show=/FOLDER/SHOW_NAME&playlist=PLAYLIST_NAME&profile=PROFILE_NAME
Example:
http://192.168.1.10:5550/remote?show=%2FON_AIR%2FMLB_UNREAL_2024&playlist=MASTER&profile=Main+Studio
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
show |
Full path to the show, including folder (e.g. /ON_AIR/MLB_UNREAL). If the user doesn't have Read permission for the show, they will be redirected to the latest opened show via that link. If you provide a playlist, you must also provide a show |
playlist |
Playlist name. If omitted or not found, the show opens without a playlist selected |
profile |
Profile name. If omitted or not found, the current profile remains unchanged |
Note
Parameter values are case-insensitive.
Live URL Updates
The browser URL updates automatically as the operator navigates: switching shows, playlists, or profiles is reflected in the address bar in real time. This means operators can also share their current state — navigate to the desired show and playlist, then copy the URL directly from the browser.
Permissions
For the link to work correctly, the operator must have Read permission on the target show and Remote app access. If the operator lacks the required permissions, the content will not be visible. See Users And Roles for details.