Getting Started

What you really need to know.

What You Actually Need:

To get right into it, you're going to need a device and data, beyond that, you're going to want physical accessories (batteries, mounts, speakers, microphones), virtual alerts, and more serious creators will also want a streaming server. The Reality: Most streamers who are making money are still just using phones to stream from. I even know a guy who was making $500+ a day streaming just holding his phone; no selfie stick, no speaker, just his phone in his hand. Huge IRL streamers like Ice Poseidon and Ac7ionman are just using phones on selfie sticks, and wireless microphones. I only say this because, as someone with hands on experience with devices like the LiveU Solo Pro as well as Belabox and software, it's not necessary immediately, or potentially ever. Don't let a lack of fancy hardware stop you from creating this type of content.

Your Device:

I strongly recommend starting with Android hardware. Limitations put in place by Apple make streaming more of a hassle than it should be, and for whatever reason, what works on one iPhone doesn't work on the next. However, start with what you have! If you only have an iPhone, go for it. Just keep in mind that you would have a better experience if you make the switch later. Click Android Devices or Apple Devices based on where you're starting to move on.

Your Data:

I break down the Pros and Cons of various data providers in the Data Providers tab.

Your Accessories:

I make recommendations on accessories for phone streaming in Recommended Accessories, as well as another tab for backpack streaming in Recommended Accessories (Backpacks).

Your Alerts:

The vast majority of IRL Streamers should have an Alert Box enabled from some provider. These include things like Paid Chats, Donations, Subscriptions, Followers, etc., which appear embedded on the stream as they happen. Visit the Alerts / Overlays / Text-to-Speech tab to learn more about this.

Streaming Servers:

I make recommendations for streaming servers in the Streaming Servers tab.