Live stream events are a great way to engage your audience and foster real-time connections with your members.
🎉 Uscreen now makes hosting your live stream events more convenient by streaming directly from your mobile device!
That's right! You can now stream or Go Live from Mobile, directly from your app, using your phone's camera.
Requirements
Your mobile app must be version 3.14 or later
You must have admin access to your Uscreen account
You must create the live stream event first in your Uscreen admin area
🔗 Learn more about Requesting an App Update
ℹ️ INFO: To stream from the mobile app, first create your live stream event in the Uscreen dashboard. Once it’s set up, you can easily go live on mobile.
Starting your Live Stream on Mobile
Open your mobile app
Navigate to the More tab
Select Content
Select Go Live
(only visible to admins)Choose your preexisting live stream
Allow necessary permissions for the camera and microphone
Tap Go Live! when ready to begin streaming
📝 NOTE: Only admins see the Go Live option. Your mobile audience does not see this option and can not go live.
Features
Support for both landscape and portrait orientation
720p streaming quality at 30fps
Camera flip functionality
Mute/unmute audio
View live chat messages
Respond verbally, as typing is not available during streaming
🔗 Learn more about the Live Chat
💡 TIP: You can also Go Live from your Web Browser!
FAQs
Can I create a new live event directly from my mobile device?
Can I create a new live event directly from my mobile device?
No, you must first create the live event in your Uscreen admin area. The mobile app only allows you to start streaming preexisting events.
Can I respond to chat messages while streaming?
Can I respond to chat messages while streaming?
You can see chat messages during your stream, but you'll need to respond verbally as typing functionality isn't available while streaming. Alternatively, you can log in with another admin account on another device to respond to the chat.
What if I need more advanced streaming features?
What if I need more advanced streaming features?
For more streaming options, consider using Uscreen's Live Studio from your browser or connecting external software like OBS Studio through RTMP for more advanced functionality.