Streaming Quality & Destinations

Overview

The Streaming Settings in LiveLens are designed to provide a high-performance broadcast experience while maintaining connection stability. You can configure your resolution, bitrate, and stream to multiple platforms simultaneously.

🚀 Quality Configuration

Adjust these settings based on your internet speed and device performance.

1. Resolution & FPS

  • Resolutions: Choose from 480p up to 4K (Depending on your Performance Tier).
  • Frame Rate (FPS): Select 30 FPS for stability or 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.
  • Note: Using 60 FPS or high resolutions increases heat and battery usage.

2. Video Bitrate

  • Bitrate (kbps): Controls the visual quality of your stream.
  • Recommendations:
    • 720p 30fps: 3250 kbps
    • 1080p 30fps: 6500 kbps
    • 1080p 60fps: 10,000 kbps
  • Manual Input: You can type a specific bitrate in the text box for professional fine-tuning.

3. Adaptive Bitrate (ABR)

  • What it does: Automatically lowers your stream quality when your internet connection becomes unstable, instead of letting the stream crash.
  • Recommendation: Keep this ON to prevent "Buffer" or "Disconnect" issues for your viewers.

🛠️ Advanced Encoder Settings

These settings are for power users who want to fine-tune the video encoding process.

1. Video Encoder (Codec)

  • H.264: The universal standard for streaming. Works on all platforms.
  • H.265 (HEVC): Higher efficiency but requires more CPU power.
  • Note: H.265 is currently supported for Local Recording only. Live broadcasts will always use H.264 for maximum compatibility.

2. I-Frame Interval

  • Controls how often a full "keyframe" is generated.
  • Recommendation: Set to 2s for most streaming platforms (YouTube/Twitch).

3. Sharpness

  • Strength: Adjust from 0.0 to 1.0.
  • What it does: Enhances the edges in your video to make the stream look "crisper".
  • Warning: High sharpness can sometimes introduce "noise" in low-light conditions.

📺 Streaming Destinations

LiveLens supports two ways to go live:

1. Account-Based (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook)

  • Log in once in Global Settings → Account.
  • One-tap "Go Live" with automatic stream title and chat integration.

2. Custom RTMP

  • Stream to any platform (Kick, Trovo, Private Servers) by entering the Server URL and Stream Key.
  • Multi-Stream Support: Enable "Multi-Stream Mode" in Global Settings → Streaming to add multiple RTMP destinations and go live on all of them at once.

📅 Stream Scheduling (YouTube)

If you are logged into YouTube, you can use the "Create Schedule" button on the home screen to:

  • Set a future stream time.
  • Update your stream Title and Description.
  • Select your privacy setting (Public, Unlisted, or Private).

🔒 Settings Lock

All video and stream quality settings are locked while you are live. You must stop your stream to change resolutions or bitrates.

Streaming Settings Summary

Feature Description
ABR Prevents crashes by adjusting quality to network speed
Sharpness Enhances video edge clarity (0.0 to 1.0 range)
Multi-Streaming Stream to YouTube, Twitch, and RTMP at the same time
Scheduling Manage YouTube stream metadata from the app
H.264 Standard codec used for all live broadcasts

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