# Virtual input switching
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With the virtual input switching feature, you can set up a POIS to control switching from one AWS Elemental Live input to another. You can also switch inputs using dynamic input switching using the REST API. For more information, see [Dynamic input switching](dynamic-content-switching.md).

**Topics**
+ [About virtual input switching](vips-about.md)
+ [How virtual input switching works](vips-about-how.md)
+ [Setting up for virtual input switching](vips-setup.md)