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How to Live Streaming Webcam or Screen via Browser

Introduction

Enabling webcam and screenshare-based live streaming in Muvi Live, allows you to go live directly using your webcam and share your screen without requiring any encoder software (e.g., OBS, vMIX, etc.). By leveraging WebRTC technology, this feature ensures a seamless user experience, low latency, and quick setup, making live streaming more accessible and efficient.

Key Features

No Encoder Software Required

You can go live instantly using your webcam and screen share directly from your browser, eliminating the need for third-party tools like OBS.

Faster Go-Live

Live streams can be initiated in under 2 minutes, significantly reducing setup time and enabling quick engagement.

Low-Latency Streaming

By leveraging WebRTC technology, the feature ensures real-time interaction with minimal delay, enhancing the live streaming experience for both you and your end-users.

Adding a Live Stream

Creating a live stream is a 2-step process. In the first step, add the basic details of the live stream. In the second step, you need to add advanced options like poster/banners, monetization, security, etc.

Step 1:

Navigate to “Content Management” --> “Content Library” in the Dashboard.
In the “Content Library”, click on “Add New”.
Click on the “Edit Icon” to type the live stream name.
In the “Content Type”, select “Live Stream”.
In the “Encoding Profile,” select an encoding profile from the drop-down. If you have not created any encoding profile, you can select the default profile.
In “Categories”, select a category from the list. You can select multiple categories also.
Click on “Manage Source” to select the source for your live stream.
Select “Webcam or Screen via Browser” from the drop-down list.
Select the “Nearest Location” from the drop-down menu. You can select the server closest to your location for better streaming performance.
Click on "Confirm".
Click on “Save and Continue”.

Step 2:

Click on the “Design Tab” to add a poster for the live stream.
Click on the “+” icon to upload a poster from your local computer or from the Assets.
Click on the “Monetization” tab if you want to monetize your live streams.
You can also enable “Advertisements” to integrate ads into your live streams.
Click on the “Security Tab” to add Geo-Blocks for your live streams. You can block your live streams for specific countries.
You can enable “Password” to protect your live streams with a password (optional).
Click on the “Advanced” tab to enable the “Auto Record” options for the live stream. The live stream will automatically record, and once it is stopped, it will be available in the “Assets” section of the content library.
Type a “Story or Description" about the live stream.
You can “Search Tags” for the live stream.
Click on “Save” to save the details.

How to Start and Join the Live Stream

Once the live stream is added, you need to start the Live Stream. Once the live stream starts, you can join the live stream. Then you can enable your webcam to capture yourself or the event, and along with that, you can also share your screen.

To start the live stream, navigate to "Content Library" -->"Content Management" in the Dashboard.
In the Content Library, under the live content, click on "Start".
The live stream will start in a few seconds.
Once the live stream is started, click on "Join Webcam".
Allow the permission to share your webcam and microphone.
Set up your microphone and camera before you go live (e.g., you can go live by disabling/enabling your webcam, or you can mute/unmute your microphone).
To go live, click on “Go Live”.
Once you go live, you can click on the screen sharing option to share your screen. You can share the “Tab”, “Window”, or the “Entire Screen”.
You can mute or unmute your microphone during the live stream.
You can enable or disable your webcam during the live stream.