# External Controllers

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External devices will appear automatically in the toolbar when added within the ["Network Settings"](/show-settings/network.md#external-controllers)

#### OSC Receive/Transmit Indicator

These indicators will flash green when Atlas is receiving and transmitting OSC. &#x20;

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Atlas requires a [license](/installation-licensing-and-requirements/licensing.md) to output OSC
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