Hudl Integration Setup

Connect ScoreBird to Hudl Production Truck (BlueFrame) to display live score overlays on your broadcasts. Once configured, your ScoreBird scores update automatically in real time — no manual entry required.

For more background on the partnership, see the official announcement.

Requirements

Hudl Production Truck with BlueFrame software installed
A ScoreBird account with an active NeST device
Your 5-digit NeST ID (found in the ScoreBird Portal)

Initial Configuration

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the BlueFrame interface to open the Settings panel.

Open BlueFrame settings via the gear icon

Step 2: Navigate to the Scoreboard Tab

Inside Settings, select the Scoreboard tab.

Navigate to the Scoreboard tab in settings

Step 3: Select "Scorebird" as the Source

From the scoreboard source dropdown, choose Scorebird.

Select Scorebird as the scoreboard source

Step 4: Enable "Update Overlays"

Toggle on Update Overlays so that score changes from ScoreBird push to your graphics automatically.

Enable the Update Overlays toggle

Step 5: Add a NeST Device

Click the "+" button to add a new NeST device connection.

Click plus to add a NeST device

Step 6: Enter Your NeST ID

Type your 5-digit NeST ID in the field provided and confirm.

Enter the 5-digit NeST ID

Step 7: Verify "Connected" Status

The device entry should show a Connected status indicator. If it shows an error, double-check your NeST ID and ensure the device is online.

Verify the Connected status for the NeST device

Accessing Overlays

Once the NeST device is connected, follow these steps to add score overlays to your production layout.

Click the "+" button in the bottom-left corner of the Production Truck interface.
Select your scoreboard template and the corresponding control panel.
Drag the scoreboard graphic onto the preview area.
Select the "Game" and "Shot" checkboxes to enable live clock data in the overlay.
Click the Overlay button to push the graphic to your active output.

Troubleshooting

Status shows "Disconnected"? Confirm your NeST ID is correct and that the device has an active network connection. Visit the ScoreBird portal to verify the device is online.
Scores not updating in the overlay? Make sure Update Overlays is toggled on and that a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule.
No NeST devices available to add? Ensure the device is registered to your ScoreBird account at customer.scorebird.com.
Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).

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