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Hive Bridge

Linking a Bridge & Multi-Bridge​

Image of the top right-hand corner bridge button

Linking Your Bridge Steps​

1. Begin Linking: Click "Link a Bridge" in the center of the interface to open the Bridge tray.

2. Search for Devices: The system will scan for available Bridges to be linked.

3. Link Your Computer: Select "Link Device" to set your computer as the Bridge. This will then link and restart your Studio. Once complete, your Studio will push a notification letting you know the link was successful.

Managing Linked Devices​

  • View Linked Devices: After linking, you can view all linked devices by accessing the bridge tray.
  • Unlink or Restart: Options to restart or unlink the device will be available in the bridge tray.
  • View Metrics: You can also view performance metrics related to the bridge.

Handling Offline and Reconnecting States​

  • Offline Notification: If your bridge goes offline, you will receive a notification within the app.
  • Reconnect: The app will attempt to reconnect automatically. If unsuccessful, you'll need to troubleshoot your network or restart the bridge.

Updating Bridge Software​

  • Update Notification: When a new update is available, the app will notify you.
  • Initiate Update: Click "Update Driver" to begin the update process. The bridge will temporarily go offline during the update.
  • Completion: Once the update is complete, the bridge will reconnect automatically.

Troubleshooting Linking Errors​

  • Error Notification: If the bridge fails to link, an error message will be displayed.
  • Retry Linking: Click "Try Again" to repeat the linking process. Ensure that your network connection is stable.

Hive Multi-Bridge​

Multi-Bridge functionality is available with all Hive subscriptions. Multi-Bridge functionality allows users to connect multiple computers running the Hive software together into a single production interface. This allows users to connect multiple studios across locations, create control room interfaces, and accommodate distributed productions across multiple computers. Multi-Bridge is a great solutions for connecting multiple computers together to create a more powerful production, as well as connecting multiple studios together to create a centralized control room.