How Much Bandwidth Does Live Video Need?
Short answer: Plan for roughly 3 to 6 Mbps for smooth HD viewing, and less for standard definition. Use Wi-Fi to save mobile data.
Buffering ruins any stream. A quick check of your connection fixes most problems.
The numbers
Standard definition runs on a few Mbps. HD often needs more. Real needs vary by platform and quality setting.
Test your speed
Run a speed test on the device you will use, at the time you will use it.
Reduce load
Close other streams and downloads, and ask others in the house to pause heavy use.
Lower the quality
Dropping one quality step is better than constant buffering.
Mobile data
Live video uses data quickly. Prefer Wi-Fi or check your plan.
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