Devices and equipment

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Note: StreamYard can provide general guidance on using third-party hardware and software with our platform, but we are not able to offer in-depth support for configuring or troubleshooting third-party devices. For specific setup assistance, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation or community resources.

With StreamYard, most of the work happens on our computers, not yours. Your 5-year-old laptop, Chromebook, or desktop will all work just fine! But, if you’re serious about streaming (and we hope you are!), we recommend investing in a high quality mic and webcam. A pair of headphones is also a good idea – this will reduce the potential for echo if you are bringing on guests.

For a list of our recommended devices, check out our blog posts below:

13 Best Webcams For Live Streaming In 2023

17 Best USB Mics For Live Streaming In 2023

Browsers

Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera all work with StreamYard. Unfortunately, other browsers, like Safari, do not support our technology yet. We recommend Chrome for the best experience.

 

Internet

Streaming requires a lot of data, but your current ISP or 4G provider should work fine. We recommend that you hardwire (Ethernet) to your router. WiFi will work, but not as well.

 

Devices

StreamYard works on almost all devices. You can use StreamYard from your computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. For the best experience we recommend using a computer/laptop. 
Viewers can watch on any device/browser that supports the platform you're streaming to.

 

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