Video Switchers & Live Production
Blackmagic ATEM Control Software
Advanced handler for ATEM switchers. Supports M/Es, Keyers, Fairlight Audio, Macros, and real-time tally.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Blackmagic ATEM to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Blackmagic ATEM (Advanced) handler from the device type list (internal id
bmd_atem). - Enter the IP address of your Blackmagic ATEM, then set protocol UDP and port
9993. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | UDP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 9993 |
| Handler version | 1.2.6 |
| Author | Fantago |
| Internal ID | bmd_atem |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Port 9993.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send commands to the Blackmagic ATEM Advanced handler via external triggers.
Generic Command Format:
Commands can be sent via HTTP GET or TCP/UDP listeners using the following syntax:
cut(Perform a Cut on M/E 1)auto(Perform an Auto transition on M/E 1)set_pgm&me=0&input=1(Set M/E 1 Program to Input 1)set_pvw&me=0&input=2(Set M/E 1 Preview to Input 2)usk_on_air&me=0&keyer=0&state=true(Set M/E 1 Key 1 On Air)run_macro¯o=1(Run Macro 1)aux_input&aux=0&input=10(Set AUX 1 to Input 10)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "ATEM_PRO"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/ATEM_PRO?cmd=cut
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/ATEM_PRO?cmd=set_pgm%26me%3D0%26input%3D1
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
ATEM_PRO:cut
ATEM_PRO:set_pgm&me=0&input=1
Note: Parameters like 'me' and 'keyer' are 0-indexed (0 = M/E 1, 0 = Key 1, etc.). Input IDs match the ATEM internal numbering.
Blackmagic ATEM control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Blackmagic ATEM?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Blackmagic ATEM (Advanced) handler (version 1.2.6) that talks to the device over UDP, default port 9993. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Blackmagic ATEM handler use?
UDP, default port 9993. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Blackmagic ATEM from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Blackmagic ATEM action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Blackmagic ATEM handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (bmd_atem.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Blackmagic ATEM from a single interface
Fantago drives Blackmagic ATEM alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.