Recognize.
Visual recognition runs locally, on your PC. No game-memory reading.
INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN. FREE IN BETA.Windows/Android
OW MatchBETA
Your next match.
A little closer.
Overwatch match alerts, from your PC to your phone.
OW Match
OVERWATCH / VISUAL DETECTIONSearching for a match
Detected on your PC1 phone connected
9:41
OW MatchReady when it matters.OW MatchnowYour game is ready. See you there.
ON YOUR PC. ON YOUR PHONE.↗A CONNECTION THAT COUNTS.↗BACK IN THE GAME.
01 / THE CONNECTIONOne moment.
One moment.
Two screens.
OW Match watches for match-found signals on your computer and sends an alert to your paired Android. Keep your PC awake and stay close enough to return.
Connect.
A secure pairing links one computer to one phone. A match alert travels through the cloud.
Come back.
Your phone receives the notification. Return to your match, ready to play.
MADE FOR THE MOMENTQuiet in the background.
Quiet in the background.
There when it counts.
Pair once. Enable visual alerts. OW Match starts detecting when you open it, and keeps running in the Windows notification area.
Meet your companion
02 / GET CONNECTEDLess setup.
Less setup.
More ready.
A computer. An Android phone.
Three steps to connect them.
- 01
Install both apps.
Install OW Match on Windows and Android. Create your account in the mobile app and allow notifications.
- 02
Scan. Pair. Test.
Generate a pairing code on your PC. Scan its QR code with your phone, or enter the code manually. Send a test notification.
- 03
Switch on visual alerts.
In Settings, enable game image analysis and visual match alerts. Keep phone alerts on. Minimize OW Match to the notification area and play.
03 / YOUR NEXT MATCHMake the
Make the
connection.
The free beta starts here.
Install both apps to get connected.
GOOD TO KNOWBefore you
Before you
queue up.
How does detection work? Does it access my game account?
Visual detection uses Windows Graphics Capture and local OCR to recognize queue and match-found indicators. Capture is restricted to the Overwatch window, and images and recognized text stay on the PC. It does not read game memory, inject code, modify the client or analyze audio or combat information. OW Match does not ask for your Battle.net login or password; your app account is separate.
What data leaves my computer?
Game images are analyzed locally. Pairing and notification delivery use our backend. If you choose automatic diagnostics, technical timelines, error codes and timings are shared to investigate failures. No images, audio or recognized screen text are included. You can disable sharing in Settings.
Why does the alert go through a server?
The server links the PC to the phone and routes the alert through Firebase Cloud Messaging. It receives pairing identifiers and event metadata, such as the time and detection type, not images or recognized text. This lets a phone alert reach you when you are not watching your PC.
What setup works best?
OW Match works with Overwatch in fullscreen or borderless windowed mode, in the foreground, background or minimized. We have validated Quick Play and Competitive with the game in English and Portuguese. Keep Windows awake and unlocked and your Android phone connected to the internet. Powered-off monitors still need further validation.
Does it work after Alt+Tab, behind another window or minimized?
Yes. We have validated visual detection with Overwatch in the background and minimized, without relying on other Windows signals. The app recognizes match indicators in the game window image and sends the phone alert. Keep OW Match running, visual analysis and alerts enabled and Windows awake and unlocked. Detection requires Windows to supply current images of the game window.
What if capture turns black or freezes?
OW Match works in fullscreen and borderless windowed mode, including in the background or minimized. If capture fails, the app rejects missing or stale frames; without current images, visual detection is unavailable. There is not yet a specific black-frame check or an option to attach the last frame. To investigate a failure, report the game language, resolution, UI scale, display mode and whether the game was minimized. Optional technical reports do not include screenshots.
Do I need to mark myself as away?
No. With visual analysis, visual alerts and phone alerts enabled, detection can work in the foreground or background while the game image is available. You can pause phone alerts without stopping detection.
Does it work while my PC is locked?
No. Locking Windows suspends visual detection and alert dispatch. Your computer must remain awake and unlocked. Sleep and hibernation prevent detection too.
Are notifications guaranteed?
No. This is a beta. Game updates, capture availability, internet access and Android notification settings can affect delivery.
Is OW Match an official Overwatch app?
OW Match is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard Entertainment or Overwolf. Overwatch belongs to its respective owner.