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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 for your stream to cut out because of a poor connection. While streaming natively from your platform of choice is an option, an app like Streamlabs Mobile lets you customize your stream and multistream to multiple platforms at once.
For mobile and IRL streams, Streamlabs Ultra subscribers can use Network Boost to help improve reliability on the go by using multiple internet connections to support your stream.
Enhance Your Lighting
In a pinch, natural sunlight is your best light source. Stream in front of a window with natural, good quality lighting from the sun. Make sure you don’t sit with your back to a window or else you’ll just become a 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.