Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about activation, credits, cameras, streaming modes, device access, downloads, and support.
1. What is Smoke Screen?
Smoke Screen transforms a live webcam feed into an AI character or identity for streaming and content creation.
2. What does the $75 activation include?
Annual access for one activated device plus 500 activation credits.
3. Can I try it before annual activation?
Yes. A $10 Starter Pack is available for eligible non-activated accounts and includes 500 trial credits.
4. How are credits used?
Credits are consumed only while an AI transformation session is actively generating output.
5. Which cameras are supported?
Most Windows-compatible webcams and virtual cameras that appear as browser video inputs are supported.
6. What is Style Transfer?
Style Transfer uses a text prompt to transform your live appearance into a described character or visual style.
7. What is Face Swap mode?
Face Swap uses a reference image you are authorized to use and maps the live performance to that identity.
8. Can I use Smoke Screen with OBS?
Yes. Use Theatre Mode or window capture to bring the transformed output into OBS.
9. Why is activation tied to one device?
Device activation protects licenses and prevents the same activation from being used on multiple computers.
10. What happens if I change computers?
The new device must be activated before it can use streaming or activated-only downloads. Contact support if you are replacing a device.
11. How do I stop credit usage?
Press Stop in the app. Credits do not continue burning after the AI session has ended.
12. Where can I download tutorials and installers?
Activated users can unlock managed downloads from the Downloads section on the website.
13. How do referrals work?
Eligible referral signups receive referral credits, and creator rewards are tracked when referred users activate.
14. How do I get support?
Submit a support ticket on the homepage or email support@smokescreenapp.com.