# Data Streaming

Source: https://help.zira.us/docs/dashboards/data-streaming-widget
Summary: Use the Data Streaming widget to show live values from an AI Vision Device or supported data source in a compact dashboard view.
Updated: 2026-04-23

Use **Data Streaming** when the dashboard should show live values in a compact card instead of a full table or chart.

## Add the widget

1. Open a dashboard.
2. Click **Dashboard options** next to the time range.
3. Click **Add widget**.
4. Choose **Data Streaming**.

## Configure the widget

When the setup screen opens:

1. enter the widget name
2. select the data source or **AI Vision Device**
3. choose the primary metric
4. choose an optional secondary metric
5. adjust the display settings
6. save the widget

Depending on the setup, you can also control:

- labels
- formatting
- center alignment
- header visibility
- metric-based conditions

## When to use Data Streaming

Use **Data Streaming** when:

- users need live values at a glance
- one or two important metrics should stay visible at all times
- the dashboard should feel live without showing a full video feed

## Tips

- choose metrics that update meaningfully in real time
- keep the labels short
- pair this widget with **Streaming** when users need both live values and live visual context