> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.visualradioassist.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use ATEM as Video Switcher for Visual Radio

> To manage your Video Switcher Connections make sure your Core App is running.

To manage your Video Switcher Connections make sure your [Core App is running](/machine-specs)

Go to [visualradio.cloud/studio/active/advanced/switcher](https://visualradio.cloud/studio/active/advanced/switcher) within your Cloud, and add a new Switcher.

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## Supported ATEM Switchers

The VRA ATEM Switcher connection currently supports all ATEM Switchers with the following Firmware ranges: v7.2 – v7.5.2 + v8.0 – v8.6. Verify your ATEM firmware/”software” version in the ATEM Setup software.

| Firmware Ranges |        |
| --------------- | ------ |
| v7.2            | v7.5.2 |
| v8.0            | v8.6   |

## Connect

Provide the **host** / ip of your ATEM Video Switcher. Open your ATEM Video Setup software to validate your ATEM’ Network settings.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/visualradioassist/1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s/images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-atem-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s&q=85&s=38612652ac75dcb705f541a66c2b7143" alt="" width="1544" height="684" data-path="images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-atem-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/1.png" />

<Warning>
  Make sure that the VRA Core is able to access the ip address of the ATEM switcher on the network.
</Warning>

After configuring and **enabling** the new switcher configuration, go to [visualradio.cloud/switcher](https://visualradio.cloud/switcher) to test and validate your connection.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/visualradioassist/1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s/images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-atem-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s&q=85&s=18d989b6ddc8e42ac423e16367172d7c" alt="" width="2976" height="1596" data-path="images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-atem-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/2.png" />