How to Live Stream Using an Android Phone and External Camera
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2020
- In this video, Mike demonstrates how to connect an external camera to an android phone and live stream to RUclips or any streaming service that allows for manual RTMP setup using the USB Camera Pro app.
This does NOT work with iPhones because Apple uses a closed system OS compared to Android's open system.
The list of items needed include an Android phone, camera with and HDMI output plus the following:
1) UVC Capture Card - www.amazon.com/BlueAVS-Captur...
2) 1.5" HDMI cable - www.amazon.com/Monoprice-HDMI...
3) USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter (or adapter that works with your phone) - www.amazon.com/CableCreation-...
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I have an updated video coming soon. I just tested the latest app with a new cheap android tablet I bought and, after some settings changes, I have it working perfectly. Look for the updated video next week.
Hey @MikesWorld1 love the review! Can you use the USB app and have it continue to stream with the screen of the phone off or does it have to be on? I Stream my sons soccer games and it saves SO much battery when I use other streaming apps with the screen off (like lyrix). Thanks again!
PLEASE ATTACH A LINK HERE... THANKS
3 years later and I was desperately searching for a way how to stream with an external camera through Android. Thank you so much for doing this detailed and step by step tutorial!
Don’t forget to check out my updated video as well.
In a world of confusion, you Sir have simplified this info very well. Appreciate the detailed explanation via this video.
Thanks Mike, glad I found your video. I was looking for a way to live stream storm chases using a video camera and this works perfectly. The app has some updates since you published this video, but still basically the same setup. I have my camera and my laptop going into an HDMI switch and out to a USB capture card, then going into a USB-C adapter that has a split USB-A connector and a USB-C. So I'm able to run my video to the phone and keep it charged at the same time. The HDMI switch allows me to go between camera view and radar maps easily, or whatever other HDMI input I want to use like additional cameras. So far, no issues streaming with this setup...thanks again, and you don't have to wear shoes if you don't want to! 😁😂
Awesome. Glad it’s working for you.
This was really unexpected!!! I was using this very app without knowing it has streaming capabilities! I use twitch to stream, so I have to get the RTMP link for that! Thank you so much!
Glad I could help.
Thank for the video. I know it's a few years old, but I'm new to this live streaming stuff. Going to give it a try with my Sony camcorder and Samsung s21 fe. Thanks again.
God bless you for this video... I've been struggling for a while now getting to Livestream with my external camera without using a laptop. Thanks...
Great video Mike...just the solution for an upcoming event thanks
Spot on and concise, thanks a lot for your help! Works perfectly
Awesome video man. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. I used your links. to buy. Got to support good creators, now that YT is strangling us all trying to push SHORTS. 😡😤
You are the best tutorial I've found for this, so I'm going with all your suggestions. Good job, and I'll let you know how it works.
It works perfectly! You really helped me out. I'll be using this to add a livestream to my channel soon!
Thank you for such a detailed video. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Great content. I have an Apeman action cam that I am working with to live stream to twitch channel my running and racing events. Going to work through the app to get that setup. I bought the app to share my camera through twitch live app, but I think this rtmp setup might be way better. Thanks again for the great content!
Thank you for uploading this guide!
Excellent video, Mike!
Thanks a lot.
You are welcome
Wow! May your channel grow 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💪
thanks for all your advices!!!
This worked perfectly! Good job!
Glad it helped!
Thank you very much for information.
Thank you for vid... I have also ordered an RCA to HDMI device to see if we can stream to RUclips from DSR 570ws..
This app is awesome. I will be doing many projects with it.
Thanks a lot for this video
Hi Mike. Curious to know your go-to set up at this point, as this is a few years old. This is still good and functional info, though the app stream commands have changed a bit recently. I'm using it for gamechanger app softball, with gopro hero 8 and media converter, also via rtmp. Saves from needing a wifi hot spot, which is huge! I do get a lot of inconsistencies and often drop the stream, so wondering if you've got a better in the field set up. Thanks.
GREAT INFO THANK YOU MUCH!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Is it posible to use this plus another sound resounce thru usb spliter?
Thank you so much, this is a lifesaver!
Glad it helped!
Very Very thanks
Great instructional, and cute kid.
Thank you
Thank you so much !
Well, I appreciate you, I thought I could do it with my Elgato cam link. Thanks for the insight I been wondering about that on my youtube page going live and wondering what kind of rig I would have to make for my laptop. Thanks for the info but I have to spend a little more money and get the dongle. Thank a lot
The "Preferred Video Resolution" option is not appearing in Settings under the UVC DEVICE heading like in your video. Did they move it?
Thank you!
Hey Mike
Nice work.The setup is working fine.
Only that 1280 by 720 is not picking 30 fps and above only 20fps and below.Any solution? I'm using hdmi capture card like yours in the videos
good video thank you
FYI, your streaming key is shown after you start pushing. Might want to make a new key now...
Thanks for the walkthrough!
Thanks, I saw another channel called febon and he charged alot of money for his capture card ..thanks alot!
what's the best smartphone to use for this setup? The phone I used shut off when I try connecting to the external phone
is your USB-C a straight connector adapter, or an OTG adapter ?
Im having sound issues live streaming on Youtub! How can i fix this please help?
Great video Mike. Im going to live stream my uncles funeral and was thinking about using my galaxy tab A. Would this device be powerful enough to handle the stream? Cheers
I am ecited to experiment next week to cover a wedding. Thanks for this!
My latest video is an update to this one and might answer a lot of questions.
The RTSP option is good for getting in to vMix and OBS, but I found the data rate to be waaaaaay to low - blocky and drop outs.
Wondering if there is an adapter that would allow me to charge my phone at the same time as I am streaming?
I was wondering if I can use iphone in place of camera and live stream on youtube with my other android device ?
Can ph app down-transcode 1080p 30 to SD rez ?
Can u add web overlays such as twitch alerts on the USB camera pro app?? Ty in advanced!!
Hey Miek!!! I have a camcorder without a microphone input. Can I plug a microphone on my cellphone an use it when I'm on air with camerafi???
I have a Android Galaxy 22 ultra that utilizes a usb-c connection and I would like to stream using external webcam in the form of ATEM mini HDMI switcher this would be ideal if it can work I'm not sure about that Chinese app but I could give it a go because this would be a really great setup for mobile event multiview streaming
hey Mike, can I use that same set up for Zoom streaming?
I have a sony hvr z1 what cable should i use
Thanks! This video was exactly what I've been looking for. How do you plan to keep your phone charged during your live streaming?
Best option is to get a USB-C splitter so two inputs into one. Plug the converter into one input and an external powerbank into the other. Right now I only use this setup for on-the-go breaking news that don't last more than an hours and just make sure I start with a fully charged phone.
Same case 🔥🔥🔥😍
@@MikesWorld1 - Do you have a recommendation? I have read some don't work correctly.
just got it to live stream but I have no audio. Any suggestions? Please help.
Nice video..
Thanks
Mike, great video! Thank you!
My issue with just using my phone has been lag and pixelization. I don't think a better camera solves that. How are you minimizing lag and pixelization?
A better camera will not solve that. It takes testing plus trial and error to get the compression settings right. That's based on the quality of signal your phone gets from the wireless carrier so my settings may not work well where you are. By rule, you should not stream higher than 1280x720 over wireless and try to keep the bitrate at 2Mbs or less. 1.5Mbs works well for me on 4G.
@@MikesWorld1 very helpful! Thank you!
Hey Mike, have you tried LARIX broadcaster for IOS.. looks like USB Camera Pro to me..?!
Hello how are you doing? Do you know if I can do this with my mirrorles camera? I have a sony a6000, it has a time limit of 30 minutes, and I wanted to know if with this method I can record more than half an hour, with the same quality and if the camera turns off from the heat.
If your camera has an HDMI output then this will work and it will record as long as there is available storage on your phone.
Hi Mike, was just curious if you're still using this setup or you have updated your configuration and app ? I just found your channel and Subbed.
Thanks
No, I haven’t used this in a while. It’s kind of a emergency backup to be used if I was at a big breaking news event and needed to stream immediately to get something out to the world. Not something I’d use everyday.
Hello Mike, Thanks for posting this. I mainly record high school lacrosse games. This past week I was able to live stream for our semifinals and the setup worked great. I was connected to our schools wifi then. I was called last minute to livestream the State final but couldn't stream just using my phone data. I didn't have wifi available. Am I missing a setting somewhere? I travel with a couple of Lax teams during the summer and it would be great to live stream those events too. Thanks for any help!
I honestly haven’t used this setup in a while. I’ll go back and see if I can see what’s changed with the app.
@@MikesWorld1 Thanks for checking! We are getting ready to travel so I will have the opportunity to live stream our players from Delaware to SoCal.
Can I live stream zoom meeting using a 8" Tablet with an external video camera?
Hi Mike. I do livestream outdoor. How can I power the camcorder (mini usb) and android phone (tjpe c) because the live stream can take 5-10 hours. Is there a good power bank for that purpose.
I use portable power banks that have AC plugs.
Power Station - www.jackery.com/products/explorer-160-portable-power-station
Power Bar - www.amazon.com/Renogy-Portable-27000mAh-External-Compatible/dp/B07SVCYXMH/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=jackery+power+bar&qid=1619621478&sr=8-13
Thanks Mike, I have realized my first transmision of a wedding with you video support. I have a littlie question, With these chinese adapter uvc your phone recognize the 1080 a 60 fps? I have a phone with microusb input but my smartphone only recognize 30 fps but I have a camera sony of 60 fps 1080
I believe 30fps is the max using this app. The device does support 60fps though.
hi mike i will stream with this equipment to my YT channel but my question is i have the galaxy s21 ultra phone which is supposedly a 8K phone and i also just got the canon hf g50 which isa 4 k camcorder , will i be able to utilize all 4K???? thank you !!
You can only stream up to 1080p with this setup.
I tried this setup (Note 9), but unfortunately, it doesn't work for me. It seems that Google is blocking UVC signal on the system level in Android 10.
Hi Mike again.. This video has been a great inspiration... Q. You say that you use power banks.. But how do you power the phone as well as get the capture input into the micro USB of the phone at the same time..? Thanks for the help..
It's possible with a USB-C male to twin USB-C female adapter however I've never tried it and wouldn't use it because the power bank is added weight. If you phone is fully charged you should get at least an hour and a half from the phone.
@@MikesWorld1 Nah mine has micro USB so no luck there. I would happily tolerate the slight extra weight of a bank for the assurance that I will not run out of power in the phone battery... I do maionly weddings and funerals, both of know no time limits.. cheers for the great work and responding.. CD
Hi Mike this is working!!!! But audio not is right, I am using small video camcorder Sony and Android phone Samsung Galaxy S10e also The phone screen show double view, please what can I do?
Thank you!!!!!
Mike, Thanks for the video. Ran in to a problem. I purchased the app and connected as to showed. I'm using a Canon Vixio G40. I can see what the camera is seeing on my Galaxy Note 9. When I connect o you tube the app says im connected, but no livestream showing g up on RUclips. Not sure what the problem is. Tried for over an hour with no luck.
Honestly, it’s been a long time since I’ve used this setup. The reason you aren’t seeing a stream is RUclips took away auto connect and stream. Now, you can send your stream to RUclips but you have to log into RUclips studio and manually start the stream. It’s really taken away half the possible uses for RUclips live-streaming.
Hi Mike, I just had a quick question. Will I be able to see comments from youtube while live streaming? Thanks for any info you may have.
No, you won't see comments using this. You would need RUclips pulled up on another device. This is really just a quick run and gun setup that's good for something like breaking news or streaming something like the Portland riots, a protest, or another live event where you are moving around a lot.
Thanks Mike. I'm fine with that. Was just wondering. I just got the Sony ax53 and you can live stream directly from the camera but they charge 99 dollars a month. So this is what I was looking for. Thanks for the reply.
Got the pro app unable to add steam key information in the RTMP Settings manager. After going to add and entering all the info and selecting add nothing happens? Am I missing something or is it another option of adding the info?
How did you get it, it can't show in my phone
Is it possible to have a different source for the audio? i.e background music instead of the camera audio?
No, not with this setup.
Thanks a lot for the great video. It works really well.
Is there any way I can share the streaming link and send to the viewers I would like to watch the live stream?
Here is a link to the video that was streamed. I trimmed it and reuploaded it but did not change the quality. This is how it streamed on RUclips. I deleted the original raw stream. ruclips.net/video/N7urq-mMC5s/видео.html
Hello I have all the hardware but I'm having an issue with the live stream to RUclips and Facebook giving choppy video at 720p and at 1080p. Is it the app or just the phones signal. I saw another video to use camera fi live haven't tried the app in your set up yet.
Best guess is if it’s choppy it’s because the phone signal isn’t strong enough to push through the required data rate. I honestly haven’t had to use this setup since I made the video. I need to revisit and make an updated video.
@@MikesWorld1 please do
Hi Mike, brilliant Video!!! Did you find a way to connect an external Microphone via 3,5 to your smartphone? If i use an (rode) external mic? The smartphone uses always the internal phone if i would record and stream (i connect my smartphone via USB with an external camera and 3,5 to my rode microphone)? If you have any solution, i would be very grateful :-)
If you have the setup up and running and working, put an "atem mini" in betwin your camera and your a phone and it will give you a mic input that you can change to line as far as i am informed.. double check this though.
Hi Mike. I work Live soccer games. The problem is that I can't charge the phone battery while I'm make Live... because my camcorder is attached to my Android phone over OTG cable....I can only record one match (1.5 hours). Is there a solution ...
Try usb hub with additional power ac.
great video sir. MAy I ask, can you write in the title and description in youtube post for the live stream?
Yes, at least at the time I made this video you could. Updates to the app could always change that.
Can this method works on a hard drive? Like instead of using a phone, the video capture card will be plugged directly to a hard drive or a storage where it has GB memory to it like sd card or something. In that way the video or files that you’ve recorded will be saved to the device like hard drive or sd card that i mentioned. Please respond thanks!
No, that will not work.
Hello thanks for the information,i just but capture card and downloaded the app but is not working,please must i i go for the pro
You need the Pro version of the app. If your phone is still not seeing the camera then your phone is likely not compatible.
@@MikesWorld1 thanks very much it work later even the free version work,i but i just went for the pro version.
Hi.
I have no "rtmp push" button on the left like on your device (14:25)! Only the other three. What can I do?
When I want go live just wrote the next: unable to connect to rtmp live server ... or something.
You have to enter your server info in the settings first. If nothing is entered, you won’t have a button. Here is an updated video: ruclips.net/video/9cI8fJ8BzkM/видео.htmlsi=lXWUEuL0Z4BWmM2S
@@MikesWorld1 thanks the fast answer!
I already watched updated video but I don't remember that part.
I'll check again!
@@MikesWorld1 now I see what you mean. The rtmp url with stream key? That was the first I did before I tried to go live!
Very interesting setup. Can a team of eg. 4 persons have this setup and connect through a firmware switch app (streamyard or other) and you can have a 4 cam live stream of a sport event?
I really don't know. I've never attempted or tested that.
Hello Mike, thanks for the vídeo. Do you know if it is possible to add an overlay with dime text?
Im trying to stream my local football team due to covid-19 and learning a lot about this topic
I'm sorry I am just now seeing this comment. I've been streaming HS football this year using an ATEM Mini and laptop running OBS. One manned camera, two unmanned cameras, and myself doing play-by-play. Here is a link to a sample: ruclips.net/video/QM74z0w3QOc/видео.html
I'll be posting a video soon of my setup for high school football. Stay tuned.
@@MikesWorld1 thanks for responsing I'll hava a look at it!
Sir i live in india i dont get usb camera pro in my android
I downloaded the paid version of the USB camera Pro. I bought the HDMI input cable, the HDMI Video Capture Card, and the USB adapter to my phone. When I first turned it on it worked. But now it's not working. All my buttons, (IP Camera Server, Live Push, Record, and Snapshot are all grayed out and not functioning. The only thing not grayed out is the red button with the lines. That is functioning. I don't know what else to do? I set all the settings the way you showed. But it still is not turning connecting the external video camera to the phone. Can you advise please?
If you do not safe eject the device or the connection suddenly disconnects, you may need to reboot your phone for it to work. I had to do that with my android tablet once. Let me know if that doesn’t work and I’ll do some testing. Also make sure everything is connected before launching the app. Watch the updated video as well here: How to Live Stream Using An Android Device Connected to an External Camera
ruclips.net/video/9cI8fJ8BzkM/видео.html
Thanks. I think I got it.@@MikesWorld1
I would like to comment. Mike I want to do a live stream while I am doing my video log will this be the best option for me? What other alternative options and way that are out here?
This is a great cheap option when on-the-go. If you are doing a vlog in a set location and not moving, I'd go HDMI from the camera into a laptop and stream through the free OBS studio software. If you do that, you'll want a Camlink 4K HDMI to USB adapter.
@@MikesWorld1 and a very good laptop ... it won't work without it.
I can't get the Pro app to recognize my camera (Sony A73). I am using the capture card you link to, into my Samsung Galaxy S9+ running Android 10. I have double checked the stream URL and key. I have no problem If I run the camera through a Camlink 4K video capture into my laptop and then to RUclips. Is it because of Android 10 or is there a solution?
Not every Android phone is compatible. Also, what resolution are you sending out of the camera? You can't go higher than 1080HD. 4K will not work. The Camlink 4K will not work with this setup because it is USB 3.0. You need one of the HDMI USB 2.0 cards.
@@MikesWorld1 Thanks for the reply. I am trying to send the video at 1080 0fps via a 2.0 card you linked to. I guess it must be a phoned or Android 10 OS compatibility issue.
RUclips screen is not coming full on live. please tell the setting
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Here is the updated video: How to Live Stream Using An Android Device Connected to an External Camera
ruclips.net/video/9cI8fJ8BzkM/видео.html
Great video. How do I find the link to my stream so I can share it with someone when I go live?
Go to your page on the RUclips app and click share and copy the link then send it.
My stream comes through as 4:3 even though it I changed the setting and it shows 16:9 on my phone. Any ideas?
double tap?
Hi nice to c your video. Very good information. Can we use camera audio in the streaming
Yes you can
I used this set up but don't get audio in my videos
Will it hook up with a USB input instead of HDMI?
I’m not sure. I haven’t tried it that way. If it’s a USB source pushing video such as a webcam output then it should work.
Will usb camera pro work on Google Meet live stream? I've researched it and can't find anything about it. Thanks
I’ve never used Google Meet. If Google meet provides a url and stream key to set up a stream then yes.
@@MikesWorld1 it has a url and has an original code assigned for each live video for groups to enter for access.
Can I use a webcam as my external camera?
If the webcam is USB then yes.
Can i do svideo to usb from a sony hvr z1 minidv
You'll need a component cable for the z1u
www.videoonerepair.com/product/component-video-cable-hvr-z1u/
and a component to usb capture card.
www.plusbuyer.com/component-usb-audio-and-video-capture-device-p-2227.html
Not really convenient setup for on-the-go but it should work.
This is an excellent question. Thanks for asking it. I have been needing to find a way to get the non-HDMI signals out of my external cameras that use SDI or component digital/analog (YCrCb/YPrPb) format signals instead.
This is criminally underrated IMHO for those of us with 3CCD/3CMOS cameras with FT/(UA)IT/FIT-CCD sensors ranging from 1/3" to 1" in size, servo-operated fixed/interchangable zoom broadcast telephoto lenses, and 2-4 independent channels of XLR audio streamed within SDI/HDMI outputs as embedded signal or wrapped up in AES/EBU format.
Hey sir can you explain how to have the URL and the key Facebook?
Apakah input HDMI bisa dari PC?
I connected or tried to connect according to this manual, but there is no picture yet. My card is EasyCap Video USB Grabber UTV007 and the problem is in it. The control light does not turn on, which means that there is no power from the phone and therefore does not work and does not transfer the picture .It works normally on the computer.Probably a setup problem.Please help me.
That capture hardware is not supported. When you use the HDMI to USB capture device in the video, you get color bars when there is no signal or no HDMI cable plugged in. I've never tried any analog to USB capture devices.
@@MikesWorld1 I forgot to say that I did not use the otg cable but the direct connection. Maybe there is a problem because in the description of the "usb camera" application it says that it supports this utv 007 card
I connected it with an OTG cable and found that this card is compatible, it transfers the image to the USB camera application. But there is another problem. The card consumes the phone's battery quickly, which prevents a longer stream.I hope to find a way to solve that as well.
How do I set up the stream for zoom instead of youtube?
This only works with platforms where you can setup a manual RTMP stream. RUclips gives you that option. Zoom does not.
@@MikesWorld1 Do you know if Zoom has been updated now to use this same system to live stream?
How do I add overlays titles and logo while live streaming?
You add before streaming
@@kimcreationsvideophotograp7833 Have any idea how to schedule a stream using USB camera pro, also to keep the phone charging while connect to the video capture card!?
Hello dale
Is it possible to charge the phone at the same time or the USBC cable setup charges the phone as well ?
Yes you can. I use an USB's hub with external power connection (from a powerbank)
@@galmazanmartinez I tried using a USB hub but both OTG and charging does not work. Can specific prodyct you can post that would work
It's possible but compatibility is an issue. I don't have a specific workflow with specific hardware that works. It's trial and error.
@@galmazanmartinez Yes, but OTG cannot charge and video at the same time
Great video.. Can i use an USB mini phone?
Yes, just get an appropriate adapter.
Does it record the sound too?
Yes, sound is recorded too. Any sound from the camera is recorded.