The Right Camera for Every Venue
HometownLive works with any RTMP-compatible camera — bring your own setup, or choose from our vetted hardware partners for plug-and-play reliability.
Any Camera Works
If you already have cameras, encoders, or a streaming setup you trust, HometownLive is ready for it. We support RTMP from any encoder — OBS, Wirecast, vMix, hardware encoders, and more. The mobile app is always available as a zero-hardware fallback.
OBSBOT makes AI-powered PTZ cameras built for solo creators and live streamers. Known for compact design, AI subject tracking, and gesture control — professional camera movement without a camera operator.
Tail Air
The world's smallest 4K PTZ streaming camera. AI subject tracking and gesture controls let one person run a professional-looking stream without a camera operator.
- 4K@30fps / 1080p@60fps
- AI subject tracking + gesture control
- HDMI, USB-C, Wi-Fi, optional Ethernet
- NDI HX3 support (via license)
- Compatible with OBS, Twitch, YouTube
Tail 2
OBSBOT's flagship PTZR camera with a 1/1.5" sensor, 4K@60fps, 5x optical zoom, and the world's first 90° lens rotation for instant landscape-to-portrait switching.
- 4K@60fps / 1080p@120fps, 5x optical zoom
- PTZR: 90° lens rotation for portrait mode
- 3G-SDI + HDMI 2.0 outputs
- NDI HX3, Wi-Fi 6, PoE+
- AI Tracking 2.0 with group and object modes
BirdDog is a professional broadcast technology company specializing in NDI video-over-IP cameras and converters. Purpose-built for live production teams, houses of worship, esports venues, and broadcast facilities.
X1
BirdDog's entry-level professional PTZ with 1080p@60fps, 20x optical zoom, and full NDI HX3 networking. Features a built-in NDI decoder and E-Ink display showing the camera's IP address.
- 1080p@60fps · 20x optical zoom
- NDI HX2/HX3, SRT, RTMP
- AI subject tracking
- E-Ink IP display + HALO tally
- PoE (802.3af), Wi-Fi, Ethernet
X1 Ultra
The 4K step-up from the X1. Same compact PTZ body, upgraded to 4K@30fps with 12x optical zoom. Built for broadcast control rooms, eSports venues, and demanding multi-camera setups.
- 4K@30fps / 1080p@60fps · 12x optical zoom
- NDI HX2/HX3, SRT, RTMP
- Built-in NDI HX decoder
- E-Ink display + HALO tally
- PoE, Wi-Fi
MAKI Ultra 20x
A compact box-style 4K@60fps NDI camera with 20x optical zoom for long-reach stage and arena coverage. SDI and HDMI outputs in an ultra-small footprint.
- 4K@60fps · 20x optical zoom
- 3G-SDI + HDMI 2.0
- NDI HX3, VISCA, VISCA-IP
- PoE (802.3af), USB-C
- 255 presets, 0.8kg compact body
MAKI Live
BirdDog's wireless portable streaming camera. Wi-Fi 6 built-in, 6-hour battery, and NDI HX3 — professional 4K streaming without cable runs or a crew. Also works as a 4K USB-C webcam.
- 4K@30fps · 3x optical zoom
- Wi-Fi 6 built-in · ~6hr battery
- NDI HX2/HX3, SRT, RTSP
- HDMI out + USB-C webcam mode
- HALO tally · 335g
Need Something Different?
We work with a range of camera and encoder brands beyond our featured partners. If you have a specific venue requirement, existing equipment to integrate, or a use case that needs a custom hardware recommendation, our team can help.