# Introduction

## What is IRL Streaming:

**IRL streaming** stands for **“In Real Life” streaming** — a form of live broadcasting where creators share aspects of their daily lives, activities, or adventures in real time with an online audience.\
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IRL streaming is when someone uses a camera (often a smartphone with mobile data) to **broadcast live video from the real world** — rather than from a studio, gaming setup, or pre-recorded environment. It can include walking around cities, attending events, traveling, or even casual chats.

## What is the purpose of this site:

This site is here to help anyone interested in IRL streaming — whether you’re just getting started or already streaming and want to level up. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned from years of experience to make your own streaming adventure even better!

## About Me:

Hi, I'm [Loulz](https://kick.com/loulz). I’m a full-time IRL streamer. I did my very first IRL stream back in 2010 on a jailbroken iPhone 3G through Justin.tv. What began as a fun hobby in 2018 quickly grew into my full-time career by 2020. After getting tons of questions and requests for tips from other streamers, I decided to build this site to share my experience and help others on their IRL journey.

## Note:

The information on this site comes directly from my own hands-on experience. All recommendations are based on hardware and software I’ve personally used for IRL streaming. If you don’t see a detailed guide that matches your exact setup, that’s why! I’d love to feature insights from other IRL streamers — feel free to reach out and contribute.\
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\&#xNAN;*(Note: My experience with* [*iPhones*](https://start.irlstreami.ng/apple-devices) *is limited, but I've included what I know. I strongly recommend using an* [*Android*](https://start.irlstreami.ng/android-devices) *device if possible.)*

## Updates:

11/07/2025 - Added [xfinity-now](https://start.irlstreami.ng/data-providers/united-states-data-providers/xfinity-now "mention"), [starlink](https://start.irlstreami.ng/data-providers/united-states-data-providers/starlink "mention"), and [hosting-your-own-server](https://start.irlstreami.ng/streaming-servers/hosting-your-own-server "mention") pages.\
11/04/2025 - Updated several sections to reflect current recommendations.\
04/18/2025 - Updated several sections to reflect current recommendations.


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