Connect a physical device with the Editor

Create a Connection in the Editor

1. In the editor, open the Connections window: select Menu > Window > Live Capture > Connections.

2. Click on the + (plus) button and select the type of Connection to add.

3. Select the newly created Connection.

4. Set the Port if necessary.
   Note: Only one Unity project using Live Capture can use a given port at a time. If the port is already in use by another program, including other Unity instances, a message should appear, prompting you to select a free port.

5. Enable the Connection using its toggle button.

6. Connect to the Editor from the physical device or app.

7. In the Unity Editor, verify you are connected: the device name should appear in the Connections window under the Connected devices section.

8. Select Auto Start on Play to have the server automatically start when entering Play Mode.

Companion app connection

How to connect a companion app such as the Virtual Camera or Face Capture app to the Unity Editor.

Connection with server discovery

On the app launch screen, select the Unity Editor Connection you want to use and press the Connect button.

Manual connection

On the app launch screen, enter the IP address and Port number displayed in the Connections window under Available Interfaces.

If there are multiple IP addresses, try each of them until you get the connection.