Updating Streamlabs OBS will give you new features, improve the content quality, and fix any bugs you might have noticed. Here is how to update Streamlabs OBS:

1. Go to Help Center and click on “Check for updates,”
2. Confirm the action in the pop-up window that appears,
3. Once the update is completed, restart Streamlabs.

Updating Streamlabs will greatly enhance your user experience. Each Streamlabs update introduces a new set of features that improve video quality and simplify content creation, benefiting both you and your viewers through the Streamlabs OBS update.

Additionally, if you have experienced any issues while using the software, the new Streamlabs OBS update will likely resolve those bugs.

So, how do you update Streamlabs OBS?

Here is a step-by-step guide!

How to Update Streamlabs OBS?

Update Streamlabs OBS

If you have used OBS Studio before transitioning to Streamlabs OBS, you will find it easy to obtain the latest Streamlabs update.

Updating Streamlabs is a straightforward process; simply follow these steps to access new features:

  • Open the outdated version of the Streamlabs desktop app and navigate to the Help Center.
  • In the Help Center, locate the “Check for updates” button.
  • Click on it and wait for the pop-up to update OBS Studio.
  • In this pop-up window, information about the new version should appear. You can also verify this information on the Streamlabs OBS website. All new features and fixed issues should be listed.
  • Confirm that you want to receive the latest update for OBS and wait for the Streamlabs update to complete.
  • Once the Streamlabs OBS update is finished, open OBS Studio to check for new features and ensure everything is running smoothly.

One thing I would like to highlight is that the NVENC encoder and the issues with the software remain unresolved; please check for updates to your drivers.

Sometimes the issue lies not with the up-to-date streaming software, but with the GPU driver.

Related: How to Update OBS

Streamlabs OBS Not Updating Labels - What to Do?

If you are experiencing issues with the old version of Streamlabs OBS not updating labels, there is no need to worry.

This is a common issue, and here are the solutions. Try one of them (or all), and the problem should be resolved.

1. Failure to Update Labels

If you notice that the labels aren’t updating, here’s what you need to do:

  • First, delete all sources associated with that label (or, in some cases, labels).
  • Next, add new sources. When adding widgets, check Stream label, and then select Pick the file.

Once this is completed, the labels will update every minute.

If they are not, log out of your Streamlabs account, close the program, and launch OBS again.

Enter the log-in information and add the labels once more.

2. Desktop Application for Labels

First, find the folder containing the text files you use in your Streamlabs OBS settings.

Locate Streamlabs folder

You will need to delete that folder, as well as the folder named: %appdata%Roamingstreamlabels.

streamlabs folder

Now, visit the Streamlabs website to locate the latest version of labels.

Reinstall this app and open it to log in and choose the directory of files.

When adding text sources again, ensure that you are using the correct output directory—it should match the one you have selected in the application.

The SLOBS will enable you to modify the output data as needed.

slobs output data

This new text file should receive an update every minute.

If you edit them manually, the software will override those changes.

Memorize the changes and wait another minute for the label to update the OBS settings.

update stream label

3. Anti-virus

Other applications on your computer, such as antivirus software, can interfere with the performance of SLOBS.

If the solutions mentioned above do not work, check whether SLOBS is added as an exception in your anti-virus software.

If not, try this and see if the problem is resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I fix my SLOBS?

If you are experiencing issues with SLOBS, the simplest solution is to log out, close the app, and log in again. If this does not resolve the problems, check for driver updates and verify which version of the software you are using.

What should I do if SLOBS is not updating?

First, remove the SLOBS client by deleting it along with any other SLOBS folders. Then uninstall the software and reinstall it. When launching, ensure you select Run as administrator.

Why do I need the latest version?

While it is not mandatory to update Streamlabs, it is advantageous. The new version will include new features and may also resolve issues that have been affecting your stream.