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A device is a piece of hardware or software your studio controls through Fabl — a switcher, playout server, audio mixer, lighting desk, or media player. Devices are managed by an agent running in your facility and driven by rules during a show.

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Device types

Every device has a type that defines what it can do:
  • The commands it accepts (for example, set program input or recall a scene)
  • The state it reports back, such as connection status
  • The triggers it can raise, which rules can react to
  • The connection settings it needs, such as host and port
For the full list of supported device types and their connection details, see the device reference.

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Add a device

  1. Go to Automations → Devices and click Add device.
  2. Choose the device type.
  3. Select the agent that will manage it.
  4. Fill in the connection settings shown for that type (host, port, and any type-specific options).
  5. Click Save.
Once saved, the agent connects to the device and reports its status. A device’s state updates live, so you can see at a glance whether it’s online and reachable.
Adding and editing devices requires the devices management permission. See Roles and permissions.