Streaming via Liveheats is here!

Live streaming your event through Liveheats is quick to set up and can be done entirely from a smartphone.

Follow the steps below to get up and running.

1. Simple setup: phone & tripod
2. Production set up

Simple setup: phone & tripod

Recommended phones with a strong optical zoom:

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• iPhone Pro (14/15/16 Pro)
• Google Pixel Pro

Audio set up:

• Use the phone’s built-in microphone
• Position yourself near the event speaker system
• Avoid standing directly in wind

Use a tripod with phone mount that allows for smooth panning and stable framing

Install a streaming app - we recommend PRISM Live Studio

We also recommend upgrading to the premium version (recommended for stability and features)

PRISM app store link

PRiSM google play store link

Get your stream key via Liveheats

To connect your stream:

• Go to your Event dashboard in Liveheats
• Open Video Studio
• Generate your RTMP URL & Stream Key

These are required to link PRISM to Liveheats

Here a video to demonstrate your a stream setup in Liveheats and the generation of stream URL & key. We recommend doing this on the phone you'll use for streaming, so you can copy directly within the device.

Connect your stream on PRISM to Liveheats

Open your PRISM Live app and click READY

Select Custom RTMP:

Enter the stream URL (RTMP) and the stream key that you generated in Liveheats, give your stream a name and save:

Rotate your phone to landscape, and hit the yellow Go Live button and start filming the action.

Your stream will automatically appear on your Liveheats public event page for spectators to watch - see below an example for the watch button on desktop:

Production set up

If your event is using a more advanced production with a team, just create a stream and provide your production team with the RTMP details.

Get your stream key via Liveheats

To connect your stream:

• Go to your Event dashboard in Liveheats
• Open Video Studio
• Click Add stream and select Stream to Liveheats
• Send the RTMP url and key to your production team

IMPORTANT: If you are inserting graphics directly into OBS or VMIX, be sure to unselect the Liveheats graphics when creating the stream:

Here a video to demonstrate your a stream setup in Liveheats and the generation of stream URL & key:

Input the parameters into your production software (ex. OBS)

A. Via OBS: 

1. Open OBS settings and select the “stream” option. 
2. In the “service” drop down menu, select “custom option”.

Some tips for a better stream:

• Keep surfers centered in frame
• Pan slowly and smoothly
• Use zoom carefully (avoid excessive digital zoom)
• Film from a slightly elevated position if possible
• Ensure you have a strong internet connection (min 3 bars of 4G/5G or WiFi)

Updated on: 14/04/2026