# Setting up for virtual input switching
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With virtual input switching, the Elemental Live event and the POIS must be set up with identical information. 

The setup steps are the same for asynchronous input switching and SCTE-35-triggered input switching.

**Topics**
+ [Overview](vips-setup-overview.md)
+ [Step 1: Coordinate with the POIS operator](vips-setup-step-coordinate.md)
+ [Step 2: Set up the event](vips-setup-step-event.md)
+ [Step 3: Set up the inputs in the event](vips-setup-step-inputs.md)
+ [Step 4: Start the event](vips-setup-step-start.md)