How-To Guides
16 step-by-step guides for your production team
Getting Started
5 guides
Install Tally Desktop (Mac)
Install Tally on your Mac, open it for the first time, and confirm it's ready to go.
Create Church Account + First Sign-In
Create your church account, verify your email, and sign in to the Tally app for the first time.
Connect to Relay + Verify Connection
Make sure your Tally app can talk to the server and confirm the connection is working.
First Equipment Setup Wizard
Walk through the setup wizard to connect your main equipment and save a working configuration.
Network Setup for Church AV
Configure your church network so Tally, your ATEM, cameras, and streaming gear all communicate reliably.
Equipment Integrations
6 guides
ATEM Setup + Auto-Detect Model
Connect your ATEM video switcher, verify it's detected, and test basic switching controls.
Control Multiple Power Outlets
Turn AV equipment on and off from Tally using smart power outlets and Companion.
ProPresenter Setup + Control
Connect ProPresenter to Tally so you can control slides, timers, and stage messages.
Encoder Setup (OBS/vMix/Hardware/NDI)
Connect your streaming software or hardware to Tally to monitor and control streaming/recording.
Audio Console Setup (X32/A&H/Yamaha)
Connect your audio mixing console to Tally for monitoring and basic remote control.
PTZ Camera Setup
Connect PTZ cameras to Tally so you can move them and recall saved positions.
Automation and Companion
2 guides
Companion Integration Quick Start
Connect Tally to Bitfocus Companion so you can trigger button actions from Tally.
Service Schedule + Automation Rules
Create service time windows and automation rules so Tally can run actions on schedule.