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Can I Stream From My Phone?
Can I Stream From My Phone?

Learn how to stream with Restream from your phone (iOS or Android) the easy way.

Updated over a week ago

Streaming from a mobile phone gives fast and easy access to your audience. Restream is a browser-based service that will help you go live in just a few taps, even on your mobile phone.

Requirements

  • You've upgraded your smartphone in the last 5 years.

  • If you're streaming from an Android device, use Google Chrome. For iOS users, use Safari.

  • A dedicated WiFi connection works best for mobile streaming.

  • Ensure your device is fully charged and background apps are closed for the best possible performance.

How to go live using Restream Studio

  1. Log in from your mobile device's browser to your Restream account.

  2. Enter Restream Studio and click on "Go Live" as you would on a desktop.

At the moment, our screen-sharing feature is not supported if you are streaming from a mobile browser.

How to go live using a streaming app designed for mobile

If you need to capture your screen while streaming from your phone, or you're looking for an advanced setup, there are streaming apps for iPhone and Android devices that can help. You can choose the one you like, as Restream supports any app that uses RTMP streaming.


Some options include Larix Broadcaster, Streamlabs, Broadcast Me, Wirecast Go, CameraFi, and more.

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