Your Guide to the Best Live Streaming Experience
A Wi-Fi hotspot for live streaming an event works best in pairs: two hotspots on different carriers, or one hotspot plus the venue Wi-Fi, so the stream does not depend on a single connection. Speedify is an app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and satellite internet connections at the same time, including mobile hotspots, into one faster, steadier upload. With two or more connections it keeps the stream running if any single connection drops; on one connection alone, Speedify works as an encrypted VPN and cannot stop that connection from dropping.
Speedify combines your connections into enough upload to go live
If venue internet has let your livestream down before, you are not the only one with this problem. Here is how to choose equipment to livestream an event, starting with stable internet.
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Best Equipment to Livestream an Event Starts with Stable Internet
The right cameras and other gear depend on your needs and budget; this BoxCast article has recommendations for every level. You can livestream an event with just a smartphone, though. What matters most is your message and a good Internet connection.
The hardest part of the setup is a fast and reliable Internet connection. Depending on the location, you may or may not get stable Internet, and an unstable connection can cost you hours of network troubleshooting.
Must-Have Equipment for Live Streaming an Event: a Reliable Internet Connection
Even when the event location has an Internet connection, the crowd will most likely overload it, causing network congestion. Free Wi-Fi shared by hundreds of guests is rarely enough to carry a live stream.
Always bring your own Internet when you livestream an event. A portable hotspot (MiFi device) or a phone used as a mobile hotspot gives you 4G/5G cellular that does not depend on the venue. Some portable routers/pocket Wi-Fi have stronger antennas and help in locations with poor Internet access. Hotspots on two different carriers are better than one, because a crowd can congest one carrier’s network, and a Starlink dish is worth adding where cellular coverage is weak.
With Speedify, you can combine the venue Wi-Fi and your 4G/5G cellular at the same time for a faster connection. If your cellular plan is limited, set the cellular connection to Speedify’s Backup priority instead: Speedify then uses it only if the venue Wi-Fi drops or stops working, as a failover.
Why Speedify Belongs on the List of Equipment to Livestream an Event
Speedify works like a power-up for your device. Instead of using a single Internet connection at a time, Speedify lets your device use multiple connections simultaneously, which gives you more bandwidth and more stable livestreams.
Speedify constantly monitors the quality of your Internet connections. If the Wi-Fi becomes unreliable, Speedify will automatically reroute data through 4G/5G cellular until the Wi-Fi recovers.
Speedify’s Streaming Mode, on by default, automatically identifies audio and video streams and gives them priority over other traffic (quality of service, or QoS), so web browsing and software updates can’t mess up your calls and live streams.
Try Speedify for free at your next event: the free tier gives you 5 GB per month with a free account. Get it here.
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