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Live streaming on your phone is pretty simple once you’ve gone through the initial setup. However, there are some extra steps you can take to boost the quality and make your mobile livestream feel a bit more professional. Keep reading for actionable tips for streaming on a mobile device.
Use a Stable Connection and Streaming Service
The last thing you want while live streaming is your stream suddenly cutting off due to a poor connection or crashes. While streaming natively from the app of your choice is an option, you can also use an app such as Streamlabs Mobile for your live stream to customize your stream and even multistream to various platforms simultaneously. Plus, Streamlabs Ultra subscribers get disconnect protection—so if your connection drops for any reason, your live stream won’t end automatically.
Enhance Your Lighting
In a pinch, natural sunlight is your best light source. Position your phone with a window facing you with the sun washing over your face. Make sure you don’t sit with your back to a window or else you’ll just become a dark silhouette.
If you’re interested in upgrading your streaming setup, you can purchase lighting to enhance your stream quality.
Use a Phone Tripod
Whether pre-recorded or live streamed, shaky video footage takes away from the professional feel of your content. Use a tripod while streaming so viewers won’t get distracted by constant repositioning of your phone.
Use An External Microphone
In the spirit of upgrading your streaming setup (when the time is right, of course), purchase an external microphone to make your audio crisp.
Promote Your Stream
There’s nothing more discouraging than going live to an empty room. Let people know that you’re going live ahead of time by making an announcement on your social networks. Get your followers really excited about your live stream by including a description or teaser of what to expect.
Engage with Viewers
Many people watch live video streams because they want that feeling of connection with the person broadcasting. Say hello to the people who are commenting, answer questions, ask questions, and treat your live stream as a conversation. Make your viewers get to know you.
Share a Call to Action
What do you want your viewers to do after they’ve watched your live stream? Always make sure to end each broadcast with a call to action, whether it is to sign up for your newsletter, follow you on social media, or share your video.
Now that you know how to make your mobile live stream a success, check out these tips for setting up your mobile live stream.