How to Run a Speed Test
In order to check your internet connection, you can run a speed test prior to livestreaming. This will allow you to ensure that you have an adequate internet connection to produce your livestream. Livestreaming requires a stable upload speed in order to deliver the video feed from your local network to its destinations.
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How to run a speed test in a web browser:
- Go to speed.cloudflare.com/ in a web browser.
- The speed test will automatically run.
- When the test has completed, check your upload speed.
- For a 720p livestream, you will need at least 6 Mbps of upload speed. For more information, read Stream Quality Settings & Required Upload Speeds.
Note: Keep in mind, other factors such as wifi performance (router signal strength, obstructions, devices on the network) can impact the internet speed on your wireless devices. For the most stable connection, you can hardwire your devices using an ethernet cable and iOS adapter.
How to run a speed test in the Switcher app:
- Open the app>Tap New Livestream>Tap Enter Studio.
- In the Outputs tab (box with an arrow icon), choose Livestreaming next to Broadcast Mode.
- Tap the orange New Event button or (if an event is already created) tap Change>New Event.
- Choose the platform(s) you want to stream to and tap Next.
- Fill out the Event Details form.
- Next to Stream Quality tap the dropdown arrow displaying 720p (this is the default resolution).
- Tap Run Speed Test.
- Tap Save.
- Select your streaming quality based on your upload speed.
- For a 720p livestream, you will need at least 6 Mbps of upload speed. For more information, read Stream Quality Settings & Required Upload Speeds.
- Tap Done.
Note: Keep in mind, other factors such as wifi performance (router signal strength, obstructions, devices on the network) can impact the internet speed on your wireless devices. For the most stable connection, you can hardwire your devices using an ethernet cable and iOS adapter.
