How to Access Omniverse via WebRTC Browser Client

Overview

NVIDIA Omniverse is a powerful platform for building high-fidelity digital twins and simulation environments. Among its many capabilities, the WebRTC-based Browser Client feature stands out—allowing users to access Omniverse applications via a web browser without needing to install the Omniverse Launcher.

In this post, we’ll walk you through how to enable WebRTC in Omniverse USD Composer or Isaac Sim, and how to connect remotely using just a URL in your browser.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Enable the WebRTC Extension

Launch Omniverse USD Composer or Isaac Sim.
Open the Extension window, search for WebRTC, and enable it.

2. Get Your Local IP Address

Check the local IP address of the machine hosting the Omniverse application.
- Example: 172.30.1.10

3. Connect via Browser

Open a browser and enter the URL based on your application and IP:

Application Sample URL Format USD Composer http://<server_ip>:8111/streaming/webrtc-client?server=<server_ip> Isaac Sim http://<server_ip>:8211/streaming/webrtc-client?server=<server_ip> Kaolin http://<server_ip>:8311/streaming/webrtc-client?server=<server_ip>

Example: http://172.30.1.10:8211/streaming/webrtc-client?server=172.30.1.10

Current Limitations of WebRTC Access

Single-user only: Currently, only one user can connect at a time.
Local network only: Access is limited to the same local network.
Limited input support:
- Gamepad, touch input, and AR/VR devices are not fully supported.
No copy/paste functionality yet.

For external network setup, refer to the official documentation.

WebRTC vs. Streaming Client – What's the Difference?

Feature	WebRTC Browser Client	Omniverse Streaming Client
Installation	Not required (browser-based)	Required via Omniverse Launcher
Connection Method	Via URL	Via manual IP input
Platform Support	Any device with a modern browser	Windows / Linux
Application Support	USD Composer, Isaac Sim, Kaolin, etc.	Isaac Sim Headless Native only
Simultaneous Users	One user at a time	One user at a time

Use Case Highlights

Share Omniverse simulations remotely with clients or team members without requiring installation.
Quickly test Isaac Sim-based robot simulations via browser.
Use your browser as a lightweight viewer for Omniverse apps.

Useful Resources

WebRTC Extension Docs: https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/extensions/latest/ext_livestream/webrtc.html
WebRTC Demo Video: Watch here

Final Thoughts

The Omniverse WebRTC Browser Client offers a fast and simple way to access your simulations without local installations. Whether you're demoing to stakeholders or testing in-house, it’s a convenient solution for remote visualization and collaboration.

We look forward to seeing enhancements like multi-user support and external access in the future.