Before we jump into the sharp test we would like to guide you on how to use the Bambuser app, how to position during the live, and what equipment to use depending on your upcoming show. 

We are starting off with the app!

1. The Bambuser app

The Bambuser App is your main streaming tool and is accessible for iPhone and Android. Scan the QR code for the chosen device below. 

1.1 How to log in

1. Download the Bambuser app from the App Store or Google Play. 
2. Enter your email and request a magic link 
3. On your phone, open the email, click the 
4. Magic link and you will be signed into the app. 

1.2 App functionalities 

Once you log in to the app you have several options. If you have a show assigned to you (check your dashboard by going into show settings and see Host). Select the show you’re going to host from Scheduled or Upcoming shows. 

• Scheduled shows: A show that has a date and time set in the dashboard. If you are doing a scheduled show, verify that title and start time are correct. 
• Upcoming shows: A shows that does not yet have a set date and time, you can still start the show as usual, however, the player on your site will not include a countdown.

Once selected, there will be three options: 

1.3 Test your network

A high-quality, stable internet connection is important for your livestreams, so make sure to check the quality of your WiFi or 4G/5G network strength before going live on the device that you will be streaming from. A bad network will produce a low-quality video. A network test should only take a few seconds and it will only show you the strength of your connection in that moment. 

This can be executed in two different ways. First, test the network in your Bambuser App, see above. Then, use a third-party site, for instance,  www.fast.com. 

1. Click go testing 
2. Click upload speed 
3. You can read more here of network, quality and stability 

1.4 Go Live!

Hit Get ready to see what the camera captures for the live broadcast. You can check the positioning of the host, products and all other elements on the screen at this stage. In the Bambuser App the host can: 

2. In-screen positioning

If you’re streaming from a phone, the screen is mirrored. If you’re looking at the mirrored image, products will be on your left. Position yourself so that you’re not obstructed by other on-screen elements. This is especially important in the mobile view, where the screen can include:

• Up to three product highlights 
• Up to five chat messages
• Logo, product icon, and like button
  
  

To successfully engage the audience, the host and product should be the main focus. Stay in the frame as much as possible and stay close to the camera so that the focus is on you. In the mobile view, the screen will include

1. Up to 3 product highlights 
2. Approx. 4-5 chat messages
3. Logo, product icon and like-button 

Find a position that avoids the host being covered by other on-screen elements. Preferably keep more space below on the left side of the screen. To successfully engage the audience, the host and product should be the main focus. Avoid far distances and too much space at the top of the screen.    

Next step

Perfect! Now it's time to test what we have explored in the sharp test.

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