How to use iOS Broadcaster

General requirements:

• Apple iPhone/iPad running iOS 11 and up

Step-by-step instructions for broadcasting using an Apple device

1. Open Safari on an Apple iPhone/iPad running iOS 11 and up
2. Go to https://www.cam4.com/
3. Make sure you are logged in.
4. Access the menu and tap on “Broadcast”
5. Press “Allow” when prompted for access to the camera and mic
6. Once the app has loaded, you can:
   1. Add a status message, tip message, and tip goal to the top of the screen. Remember to press “Save” to use these.
   2. Switch to a different camera
   3. Press “Start Broadcast” to start a show
7. Once a show has begun, the app shows the following:
   1. Received token count and Viewer count
   2. A “stop broadcast” button
   3. Chat message list
   4. Chat input

Latest updates

• Landscape support for iPhone X
• Private Show queue—As a broadcaster, you can now either accept or reject a private show request immediately. Docking it to the side temporarily enables you to wrap up what you were doing before addressing the request.
• Private show settings – These can now be changed within the app.

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Message: “Due to new technologies being available in iOS 11, this app only works on Safari 11 and up. Please update to run the app.”

Explanation: The app only works on Safari iOS 11 and up. This is due to new technologies that Apple has enabled on iOS 11. Updating to iOS 11 and opening https://www.cam4.com in Safari will remove this error.

Message: “Please refresh the page and tap “Allow” when asked to access the Microphone and Camera.“

Explanation: iOS will request permission to access the camera and microphone. Pressing “Allow” when asked will get rid of this error.