Facebook Live started as a mobile-only broadcasting feature, but now, Facebook Pages can broadcast from either mobile devices or desktop computers. We'll go over how to broadcast from mobile and desktop devices in the sections below.
The following instructions will teach you how to go live on Facebook mobile. To get started, get out your mobile device and open up the Facebook app.
- Tap the camera icon to the left of your search bar.
- Give Facebook access to your camera and microphone when prompted.
- Switch to "Live" on the bottom of your camera screen.
- Choose your privacy and posting settings.
- Write a compelling description.
- Tag friends, choose your location, or add an activity.
- Set your camera's orientation.
- Add lenses, filters, or writing and drawing to your video.
- Click the blue "Start Live Video" button to start broadcasting.
- Interact with viewers and commenters.
- Click "Finish" to end the broadcast.
- Post your reply and save the video to your camera roll.