Go Live on Twitter and Broadcast IRL Easily with the Native App
In terms of popularity, IRL (In Real Life) streaming is ever so popular and will continue grow. Established back in 2016 by Twitch, the IRL streaming category was broken down in 10 different categories in 2018. Today, its most popular successor, the "Just Chatting" category dominates Twitch in terms of hours watched.
If you want to get into IRL live streaming on Twitter, you should definitely make sure you have the right setup for it. This article will share best practices on how to IRL live stream on Twitter so that you'll be able to focus on the stream and content rather than find solutions to problems when broadcasting.
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Requirements for Live Streaming IRL on Twitter
The beauty of IRL streaming is that since there's a plethora of things you could be broadcasting, there is much more flexibility in terms of the gear you can use. Nowadays, with the advanced smartphones available, you can easily center your IRL streaming setup around your iPhone or Android smartphone - you get both a great camera to use and the apps you need to stream.
Here is what you should plan for your tech stack to live stream IRL on Twitter:
Must have gear:
- An iPhone 11 or newer / Android smartphone from 2019 or newer with a fully charged battery when you begin to IRL stream.
- A second phone with a mobile data plan / a MiFi device, preferably from a different carrier. You will use it to create a Wi-Fi hotspot for the streaming phone. This is not necessary if you're live streaming from a location with reliable Wi-Fi service.
- The Twitter app so you can stream natively on Twitter from your phone.
- The Speedify app so you avoid any Internet connectivity issues while live streaming - extra lag, buffering, disconnects.
Nice to have equipment:
- External battery pack with cable to connect to the phone(s) - if you know you'll be streaming somewhere cold or for longer than just a few minutes.
- External microphone / wireless headsets with microphone (AirPods, etc.) / wired headset with microphone - for better sound quality if you wish to be heard while speaking in a noisy environment.
Step-by-Step Guide to IRL Live Stream on Twitter from Your iPhone or Android Smartphone
After checking the IRL streaming required gear, here's how to put the pieces together and start broadcasting live on Twitter:
- On your iPhone / Android phone you're using to live stream IRL: make sure you have both Wi-Fi and your cellular data connections active.
Optional: If you're using an external battery pack, make sure that's connected to the streaming phone and, if possible, to the second phone.
Optional: If you're using an external microphone or wireless headsets, connect those via Bluetooth. - Connect to Wi-Fi where you're streaming from. If you're traveling or if the only Wi-Fi available is a public Wi-Fi hotspot, then use the second phone / MiFi device to create a hotspot.
- Start Speedify and connect to the fastest server.
- Start the Twitter app, start to compose a tweet and tap the camera icon. Then go to Live. See more details here.
- You are now live broadcasting on Twitter! You have the peace of mind to focus on what you're streaming live rather than on issue that might come up with your Internet connection or your battery life.
Twitter Live Streaming IRL Requires Speedify in the Tech Stack for Best Results
Internet connectivity is what makes or breaks a successful IRL live stream on Twitter. If you can't get it together, you will lose your audience. That's why it's important to have a stable Internet connection whenever you're broadcasting to the world.
Speedify is all about helping live streamers focus on the important things - their content - and not on basic ones like stable Internet connectivity. It is the only app that can combine multiple internet sources into one bonded super-connection for more stable and secure live streaming, video calling, online gaming and web browsing.
With Speedify, your IRL live streams will be prioritized over other types of traffic on your iPhone or Android smartphone. With that, you can be sure your Twitter live streams get the bandwidth and stability they need to provide the best video quality even if your phone decides it's time to update its apps or run a backup job.
Now you know how to live stream IRL on Twitter successfully! Next steps: put that into practice and ping us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with your latest IRL streams!
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