vMix Tally Light That Works Over the Internet
vMix's built-in web tally requires everyone to be on the same WiFi network. Cue Light works over the internet — talent, camera operators, and remote guests all get tally on any phone, from anywhere.
The vMix web tally limitation
vMix includes a built-in web tally accessible at http://[vmix-pc-ip]:8088/tally. It's a useful feature, but it only works on the same local network as the vMix machine. Any device off that network — a remote co-host, a second shooter on cellular, a guest in another room on a different WiFi — gets nothing.
vMix web tally is LAN-only. It requires every display device to be on the same network as the vMix PC. Remote guests, cellular devices, and off-site crew cannot receive the tally signal.
| Feature | vMix web tally | Cue Light |
|---|---|---|
| Network requirement | Same WiFi as vMix PC | Any internet connection |
| Remote guests | ✗ LAN only | ✓ Share a link |
| Cellular devices | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Automatic on camera cut | ✓ Direct vMix integration | Manual (director taps) |
| Multi-site | ✗ Single location | ✓ Any location |
| Setup time | Network + IP config | 30 seconds |
| Cost | Included with vMix | Free |
How to use Cue Light alongside vMix
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Open Cue Light on the vMix machine or director's device Open cuelight.io/app in any browser window alongside vMix. No install, no config.
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Share with talent, camera ops, and remote guests Tap "Show QR Code" for on-site crew. Copy the display link and paste it in Zoom/Teams chat for remote guests.
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Signal alongside vMix switching When you cut to a camera in vMix, tap Live in Cue Light. Keyboard shortcuts: 1 = Live, 2 = Preview, 3 = Standby, 0 = Off.
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Remote co-hosts and guests see their tally in the browser tab No plugin. No network config. Works wherever they have an internet connection.
Common vMix setups where Cue Light fills the gap
Remote co-hosts
Co-host is on Zoom or Riverside. Paste the display link — they see tally in their browser tab alongside the call.
Live streaming
Talent in front of camera doesn't have network access to the vMix PC. Cue Light works on their own phone's data.
Venue events
You don't control the venue network. Cue Light runs over cellular, completely independent of venue WiFi.
Corporate hybrid events
Presenter on stage, remote speakers dialing in. All get tally — the on-site presenter via phone, remote speakers via browser link.
Using Cue Light with Stream Deck
If you're running vMix with a Stream Deck, you can control Cue Light from the same Stream Deck using the Open URL action — set each button to send a keyboard shortcut (1, 2, 3, 0) to the Cue Light window. See the Stream Deck tally guide for setup details.
Keyboard shortcuts
- 1 — Live (green)
- 2 — Preview (amber)
- 3 — Standby
- 0 — Off
Add internet tally to your vMix setup
Works alongside vMix — remote guests, cellular crew, multi-site. 30 seconds setup.
Start free — no signup