Serato 4+

Using older Serato versions? See Serato 3.x

Setup

1. Open Settings from the What's Now Playing icon
2. Select Core Settings->Source from the left-hand column
3. Select "Serato" from the list of available input sources
4. Select Input Sources->Serato from the left-hand column

Configuration

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Local Mode (Recommended)

Select Local if What's Now Playing runs on the same computer as Serato:

• Database Status: Shows whether your Serato library was found automatically
• Ignore Deck(s): Check any decks you want to skip (1, 2, 3, 4)
• Mix Mode:
• Newest: Show the most recently started track
• Oldest: Show the longest-playing track

No other setup is required - the plugin finds your Serato library automatically.

Remote Mode

Select Remote if What's Now Playing runs on a different computer than Serato:

1. In Serato: Enable Live Playlists
2. Go to Setup → Expansion Pack tab
3. Check "Enable Live Playlists"

4. Click "Start Live Playlist" in the History panel

5. In your web browser: Make the playlist public

6. Serato opens your Live Playlist webpage
7. Click "Edit Details"
8. Change visibility to "Public"

9. Copy the playlist URL

10. In What's Now Playing:

11. Paste the URL into the URL field
12. Set polling interval (30 seconds is recommended)

Note: Remote mode only provides artist and title information.

Troubleshooting

"No Serato 4+ installation found"

• Make sure Serato DJ Pro/Lite 4.0+ is installed
• Run Serato at least once after installation
• Restart What's Now Playing

Tracks not showing up

• Make sure tracks are actually playing (not just loaded)
• Check that your crossfader isn't cutting off the track
• Verify your DJ controller is working properly in Serato

Tracks updating slowly

• Go to Settings → Quirks
• Enable "Use Polling Observer"
• Set polling interval to 1.0 seconds