Your home oche
Start with the same fundamentals you would use for normal darts: a securely mounted standard dartboard, the correct throwing distance, a clear throwing area and enough light to see every scoring segment. Avoid placing a bright light directly behind the board where it can make the camera image difficult to read.
Device for scoring and video
You can begin with equipment you may already own. A modern phone or tablet is often the simplest option because it combines a screen, microphone and camera. A laptop or desktop with a webcam can also work well, particularly if you prefer a larger scoring screen.
Use DartCounter for the match
Zombie Darts league matches are scored in DartCounter. Set up your DartCounter account before your first fixture and become comfortable entering scores, correcting mistakes and starting the match format you need. Do a practice game before playing a league opponent so the technology does not distract from your throw.
Make the board easy to verify
The camera should show the full dartboard sharply enough for your opponent to follow where darts land. A position slightly to one side of the board often avoids blocking the camera while retrieving darts. Keep the device stable with a tripod, wall mount, shelf or purpose-built darts camera mount rather than balancing it somewhere it can move during the game.
Internet connection
Live online darts does not need an elaborate network, but stability matters. Use strong Wi-Fi or a wired connection where practical. If your board is in a garage or outbuilding, check the connection at the actual throwing position rather than assuming the house Wi-Fi reaches it reliably.
Test before your first league game
Run a short online practice match, check what your opponent can see and confirm that darts are visible across the board. Once the board, camera, audio and DartCounter workflow are comfortable, the competitive part should feel much closer to playing somebody on the next oche.