A break screen keeps viewers on your stream while you grab a coffee. A neon "Be right back" title, a return timer and your socials look a lot better than a muted camera.
You can change the text, background, colors and font, add an effect on top and leave space for chat.
What you can customize
- Return timer
- Animated CSS backgrounds, 10 images with slow motion or your own image
- Neon, glitch, wave and other text animations
- Chat area
- Socials with icons
How to add it to OBS step by step
- Select "Break / BRB" from the list and adjust the look in the preview: colors, text, speed and other options.
- Click "Copy" next to the Browser Source link.
- In OBS Studio, add a source: Sources → + → Browser (Browser Source) and paste the link into the URL field.
- Set the source size to 1920×1080 px. The background is transparent, no custom CSS needed.
- Add the screen as a separate scene in OBS and switch to it before the stream, during a break or at the end.
Questions and answers
What is a BRB screen?
BRB stands for "be right back". It's the scene viewers see while you take a break during a stream.
How do I set how many minutes until I'm back?
In the "Countdown" section, choose "Minutes" and set the slider. The timer starts when you switch to the scene with this screen.
Are the overlays free?
Yes. All overlays on overlays.vxh.pl are free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limits.
Does it work in Streamlabs, Meld and TikTok Live Studio?
Yes, in any app that has a browser source (Browser Source): OBS Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, Meld Studio, XSplit and TikTok Live Studio.
Where are my settings saved?
All settings are stored in the OBS link itself. You can also save them under a name in the "Saved" tab, but that copy lives only in this browser's storage (localStorage). It won't be there on another computer, which is why the VXH1- share code exists for moving settings around.
Does the overlay slow down my computer?
Effects are drawn on a single canvas or in CSS and run smoothly in OBS. If your computer is on the slower side, lower the "Amount" slider or the source size.