Live Now provides a wide range of streaming, audio, camera, overlay, and encoding settings.
Most users can keep the default settings, but some options should be adjusted depending on
the streaming platform, device hardware, network connection, or type of content.
Use the guide below to understand what each setting does, when you should use it,
and which configuration is recommended.
1. Streaming & Audio
| Setting | What does it do? | When should you use/change it? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Quality | Controls the audio bitrate and sample rate used for the livestream. | This depends on the streaming platform’s requirements. If the platform specifies a particular audio bitrate or sample rate, follow the platform’s recommended values. |
128 Kbps / 48 kHz unless the platform requires different settings. |
| Bitrate | Controls how much video data is transmitted every second. Higher bitrate can provide better image quality but requires a more stable and faster network connection. |
Increase bitrate when streaming at a higher resolution or FPS, or when the video contains a lot of fast movement. Lower it if your network cannot maintain the selected bitrate. |
1080p30: 4,000 Kbps 1080p60: 6,000 Kbps |
| Adapter Bitrate | Allows Live Now to adapt the streaming bitrate when network conditions change. |
Useful when streaming over mobile data, Wi-Fi, or other connections where bandwidth can fluctuate. |
ON |
| Keyframe Frequency | Controls how often a keyframe is inserted into the video stream. | Change this only when a streaming platform specifies a particular keyframe interval. |
2 seconds |
| Web FPS | Controls the frame rate used by supported web-based components in Live Now. It is separate from the main streaming FPS. |
Useful when working with web overlays or other web-based Live Now features. It does not need to match the main stream FPS. |
30 FPS |
| Audio Stereo | Sends audio using separate left and right channels instead of a single mono channel. |
Use it when the source contains stereo audio, such as game audio, music, or video. If the platform requires mono audio, follow the platform requirement. |
ON when supported/needed |
| Background Audio | Automatically mixes video and music audio into the livestream. When enabled, viewers can still hear video/music audio even when the microphone is muted. |
Use this when you want game, video, or music audio to continue being heard independently of the microphone. |
ON when using music/video/game audio |
| Audio Meter | Displays the current audio level so you can monitor the microphone and other audio sources. |
Useful when checking whether your microphone or game audio is being captured correctly. |
ON |
Audio Quality
Audio settings may need to be changed depending on the streaming platform.
If a streaming platform specifies a particular:
- Audio bitrate
- Sample rate
- Mono or stereo format
Follow the platform’s requirements instead of simply selecting
the highest available value.
For general Live Now usage, 128 Kbps / 48 kHz
is a good starting configuration.
Bitrate
Bitrate should be selected together with your resolution and FPS.
| Video | Recommended Bitrate |
|---|---|
| 1080p / 30 FPS | 4,000 Kbps |
| 1080p / 60 FPS | 6,000 Kbps |
Use a higher bitrate only when the platform supports it and your network
can reliably maintain it.
For gaming, sports, and other content with fast movement,
bitrate becomes especially important.
If your bitrate is too high for your connection, you may experience:
- Dropped frames
- Buffering
- Unstable livestream
- Stream interruptions
Adapter Bitrate
Adapter Bitrate is useful when your internet connection is not always consistent.
For example, you are streaming over 4G/5G or Wi-Fi.
Your connection is normally fast enough for 6,000 Kbps,
but occasionally becomes slower. Adapter Bitrate can help Live Now
adapt to changing network conditions.
Recommended: Keep it enabled unless you have a specific
reason to use a fixed bitrate.
Keyframe Frequency
Keyframe frequency usually does not need to be changed manually.
You should change it when a particular streaming platform specifies
a different keyframe interval.
Recommended: 2 seconds.
Web FPS
Web FPS is different from the main FPS setting.
For example, your main livestream can be 1080p60
while Web FPS is 30 FPS.
The main video stream can still run at 60 FPS while supported
web-based components operate at a lower frame rate.
Recommended: 30 FPS unless a specific feature requires another value.
Audio Stereo
Stereo is useful when the source contains separate left/right audio information.
- Game audio
- Music
- Videos
- Stereo microphone/audio sources
If the streaming platform requires mono audio,
follow the platform’s requirements instead.
Background Audio
Background Audio is particularly useful for creators who want to combine
microphone audio with other audio sources.
When enabled:
- Video/music audio can be heard by viewers.
- Audio can continue to be included even when the microphone is muted.
When disabled:
- Audio is captured only through the microphone.
- If the microphone is muted, viewers will not hear audio.
Recommended: Enable it when your livestream needs
music, video, or other background audio.
2. Camera Settings
| Setting | What does it do? | When should you use/change it? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Front Camera | Flips the front camera image horizontally. | Use it when you want the preview/stream to look like a mirror. | According to preference |
| Grid | Displays composition guide lines on the camera preview. | Useful when positioning people or objects using the rule of thirds or another composition technique. |
ON when composing the shot |
| Fullscreen | Displays the camera/content using the available fullscreen area. | Useful when you want a larger preview or a cleaner shooting interface. | According to preference |
| Zoom Control | Provides controls for zooming supported camera/content sources. | Useful for sports, events, outdoor streaming, or whenever the subject is far away. |
ON when needed |
| Swipe ± to Zoom | Allows zoom to be adjusted using a swipe gesture. | Useful when you need to change zoom quickly while streaming. | ON when needed |
Grid
Grid is primarily a composition tool.
For example, when livestreaming a football match,
you can use the grid to help position the camera and keep
the important area of the scene properly framed.
The grid is a preview guide and should not be considered
part of the final video.
3. Interface & Monitoring
| Setting | What does it do? | When should you use/change it? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Viewer | Hides viewer information from the Live Now interface. | Use it if you do not want viewer information displayed while streaming. | According to preference |
| Hide Battery Percent | Hides the battery percentage from the interface. | Useful if you want a cleaner interface. | According to preference |
| Hide Resolution & FPS | Hides resolution and FPS information from the Live Now interface. | Use it when you want a cleaner interface. Keep it visible when monitoring stream settings. |
OFF for monitoring |
| Hide Music Icon | Hides the Music icon from the interface. | Useful when you do not need the music control/status indicator. | According to preference |
| Display Realtime Bitrate | Displays the current realtime streaming bitrate. | Very useful when troubleshooting network or streaming quality. | ON |
| Display YouTube Streaming Health | Displays YouTube streaming health information. | Useful when monitoring a YouTube livestream and troubleshooting stream quality. |
ON for YouTube |
| Show Overlay Toolbar | Displays the toolbar used to control overlays while streaming. | Useful when you need to change or control overlays during a livestream. |
ON when using overlays |
| Remote Live View | Mirrors the main camera preview to a secondary device for remote monitoring. |
Useful when the main device is positioned away from the operator or when another person needs to monitor the camera. |
ON when remote monitoring is needed |
Remote Live View
When connected to a second device through a web browser at
remote.livenow.one
or another iOS/Android device, Remote Live View mirrors the main camera
preview to the secondary device.
This allows you to monitor the live view remotely without having
to stand next to the main streaming device.
Example:
Place an iPhone or iPad on a tripod at a football field.
You can use another phone or computer to monitor the camera view remotely.
4. Overlay & Recording
| Setting | What does it do? | When should you use/change it? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermark | Adds a watermark or logo to the livestream. | Useful for branding, channel logos, team logos, or event branding. |
ON when branding is needed |
| Timestamp Overlay | Adds a timestamp to the video. | Useful for sports, events, recordings, or content where the exact time is important. |
OFF unless needed |
| Photo Overlay Always Top | Keeps the Photo Overlay above other overlay layers. | Useful when a logo or image must always remain visible above other overlays. |
ON when needed |
| Save Video (Beta) | Saves video for later use, depending on the recording mode and feature being used. |
Useful when you want a local copy or want to reuse livestream content. |
ON when needed |
| Landscape Left | Adjusts the orientation for the corresponding landscape device position. |
Use it when the device/camera orientation requires the left landscape orientation. |
According to device orientation |
| Float Recording Time | Displays recording time as a floating indicator during Screen Broadcast. |
Useful when you want to see how long the recording has been running. |
According to preference |
5. Advanced Encoding
| Setting | What does it do? | When should you use/change it? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.264 High Profile | Provides better video quality and compression efficiency, but uses more CPU/GPU resources. |
Use it when the device has sufficient hardware encoding capability. If an older device becomes slow or unstable, disable it. |
ON for capable devices OFF if it causes performance issues |
| B-Frame | Helps improve video compression efficiency and image quality, especially during fast-motion scenes. |
Use it when the streaming platform supports B-Frames and the device/encoder handles them reliably. Disable it if the platform does not support it or if compatibility or performance issues occur. |
According to platform support |
H.264 High Profile
H.264 High Profile can provide better compression efficiency
and image quality, but it requires more processing resources.
Newer devices:
Usually better suited for High Profile because they have
more capable hardware encoders.
Older devices:
May experience higher CPU/GPU usage, lag, overheating,
or reduced streaming stability.
Therefore, High Profile should not be treated as a setting
that must always be enabled.
If your device performs normally:
keep it enabled.
If streaming becomes unstable or the device struggles:
try disabling it.
B-Frame
B-Frames can improve compression efficiency and image quality,
particularly in scenes with a lot of movement.
This can be useful for:
- Gaming
- Sports
- Fast camera movement
- Action scenes
Enable B-Frame when:
- The streaming platform supports it.
- Your device/encoder supports it properly.
- You want better compression efficiency.
- There are no stability or latency problems.
Disable B-Frame when:
- The streaming platform does not support it.
- The platform specifies that B-Frames should not be used.
- Your device experiences performance problems.
- You experience compatibility, latency, or stability issues.
Recommendation:
Follow the requirements of the streaming platform first.
Recommended 1080p Settings
1080p / 30 FPS
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p |
| FPS | 30 FPS |
| Bitrate | 4,000 Kbps |
| Audio Quality | 128 Kbps / 48 kHz |
| Adapter Bitrate | ON |
| Keyframe Frequency | 2 seconds |
| Web FPS | 30 FPS |
| Audio Stereo | ON when supported/needed |
| Background Audio | ON if using music/video audio |
| Audio Meter | ON |
| H.264 High Profile | Depends on device hardware |
| B-Frame | Depends on platform support |
1080p / 60 FPS
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p |
| FPS | 60 FPS |
| Bitrate | 6,000 Kbps |
| Audio Quality | 128 Kbps / 48 kHz |
| Adapter Bitrate | ON |
| Keyframe Frequency | 2 seconds |
| Web FPS | 30 FPS |
| Audio Stereo | ON when supported/needed |
| Background Audio | ON if using music/video audio |
| Audio Meter | ON |
| H.264 High Profile | Depends on device hardware |
| B-Frame | Depends on platform support |
Quick Recommendations
| Situation | What should you do? |
|---|---|
| Normal 1080p livestream | 1080p30 / 4,000 Kbps |
| Gaming or fast-motion content | 1080p60 / 6,000 Kbps |
| Platform specifies audio settings | Follow the platform’s requirements |
| Unstable network | Enable Adapter Bitrate |
| Need music/video audio | Enable Background Audio |
| Need to monitor audio | Enable Audio Meter |
| Need remote camera monitoring | Enable Remote Live View |
| Newer/high-performance device | H.264 High Profile can be enabled |
| Older/lower-performance device | Disable High Profile if it causes lag or instability |
| Fast-motion video | B-Frame can improve compression if supported |
| Platform does not support B-Frame | Disable B-Frame |
| Need to troubleshoot network quality | Enable Realtime Bitrate |
| Streaming to YouTube | Enable YouTube Streaming Health |
| Need to control overlays while live | Enable Overlay Toolbar |
Important
There is no single configuration that is optimal for every streaming
platform, device, network connection, and type of content.
For video settings, start with the recommended 1080p30
or 1080p60 configuration above.
For audio, encoding, and advanced settings, always consider:
- Streaming platform requirements
- Device hardware
- Network stability
- Type of content being streamed
If a platform provides specific encoding requirements,
those requirements should take priority over general recommendations.
