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myViewBoard Live

myViewBoard Live

myViewBoard Live is a free Android app for livestreaming to:

Facebook

YouTube

Twitch

Workplace

myViewBoard Live is also available in Whiteboard for Android to livestream your presentation sessions. For recording Android devices without livestreaming, we offer myViewBoard Record.

Download Live

myViewBoard Live is available from the Google Play store, or there is a direct download link for the APK file here (download will start immediately).
If you are using a ViewSonic ViewBoard or a myViewBoard Box, you may already have Live preinstalled on your device.

System requirements

Android 5.0 or higher.
At least 100 MB of free space.
At least 4 Mbps network upload speed.
If prompted, grant permissions to the myViewBoard Live app to record audio and display over other apps. (click here for a guide).

Livestream from your Android device

You will need a stream URL and a stream key to begin livestreaming. The stream URL is automatically shown after selecting the streaming service in myViewBoard Live. You will need to get the stream key from the streaming service you choose - YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Workplace.

Get a YouTube stream key and URL

On YouTube
You must first have verified your YouTube account to begin livestreaming.

Open your browser and sign in to https://YouTube.com
Once signed in, click on the upper-right corner.
From the drop down, click Go Live.
On the top of the next screen, select STREAM. If prompted, click ENABLE and verify your phone number.
On the new window, provide the following information:
Title

Publish Option (Public, Unlisted, or Private)

Audience Options

Optional
- Description

- Category

- Schedule for later

- Upload Custom Thumbnail

- Age restriction
Click Create Stream.
After a few seconds, YouTube provides a unique stream key and the stream URL. Read the instructions provided on the Stream setup help dialog.

For more information about livestreaming on YouTube, click here or watch the playlist here.

Get a Facebook stream key and URL

On Facebook
Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first. This is provided by Facebook.

Open your browser and sign in to http://Facebook.com.
On the Create Post box, click the Live Video option. This should take you to the Live Producer screen.
On the Stream Setup tab, select Use stream keys under the Get Started section.
Under the Live API section, note the Server URL and Stream Key information.

For more information about how to use Facebook Live, click here to read the tutorial at facebook.com.

Get a WorkPlace stream key and URL

On WorkPlace
Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first. This is provided by WorkPlace.

Open your browser and sign in to http://WorkPlace.com.
On the Create Post box, click the Live Video option. This should take you to the Live Producer screen.
On the Stream Setup tab, select Use stream keys under the Get Started section.
Under the Live API section, note the Server URL and Stream Key information.

For a guide to streaming live on Workplace, click here to read a tutorial on workplace.com.

Get a Twitch stream key and URL

On Twitch
Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first. This is provided by Twitch.

Log in to your Twitch account.
Click your username present at the upper-right corner of the page.
Select Dashboard from the menu, then head to the Settings section.
Click the 'Stream Key' link.
Click the 'Show key' button followed by 'I understand'.
Note the Stream Key that appears.

For more information on livestreaming with Twitch, read the guide on Twitch.tv here.

After getting the stream key and URL, set up the streaming service to receive session information from myViewBoard Live. For instructions on how to do this, refer to your streaming services help documentation since this procedure varies between providers.

Once the setup is complete, perform the following:

On the myViewBoard Live app:

Launch myViewBoard Live.
Input the required information.
(Optional) Select the "Record the stream" checkbox to record a copy of the stream to your device.
Tap to start the stream.

On the dashboard of your selected streaming service:

Head back to the dashboard page of your selected service to verify that it is able to successfully receive the stream.
Present your lesson as usual.
To stop the stream, locate and click the 'End Stream' button on the dashboard of your selected service.

Viewing the stream after the session

Livestreams are usually automatically saved for future viewing.
In myViewBoard Live, selecting the 'Record the stream' checkbox before streaming saves a recording of the stream to the local device. This can then be uploaded to a cloud drive account and be distributed to your students.

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-myViewBoard Live is an Android application that allows users to stream their Whiteboard for Android sessions to selected streaming services.
+{{Breadcrumb2
+|1=Welcome_to_myViewBoard
+|2=[[MyViewBoard Live|myViewBoard Live]]
+}}
-During streaming, teachers can use features provided by their selected streaming service to share their session and interact with their students online.
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+<div style="width:100%;height:180px;background-color:white;overflow:hidden;" class="res-img">[[File:Icon Live full.svg|center|180px|link=]]</div>
+<div style="padding:10px;border-top:solid 1px #990000">
+<center> <span style="color: #990000;"><big>'''myViewBoard Live'''</big></span> </div></div>
+<div class="MobileOnly">[[File:Icon Live full.svg|left|50px|link=]]</div></div>
+myViewBoard Live is a free Android app for livestreaming to:
-==Installing myViewBoard Live==
+:[[File:Facebook-square.svg|30px|link=]] &nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook
+:[[File:Youtube-play.svg|30px|link=]] &nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube
-Before installing, verify that your device meets the following requirements:
+:[[File:Livev_twitch.svg|30px|link=]] &nbsp;&nbsp;Twitch
-* OS must be running Android 5.0 and higher.
-* No limitation on screen size.
-* Selected location for saving recording must have at least 100 MB of free space to start recording.
-* No limit on video length, but ensure that the selected location for saving the recording has enough space to save the recorded video.
+:[[File:Workplace.svg|30px|link=]] &nbsp;&nbsp;Workplace
-Use the Google Play store to install the APP.
-# Open the Google Play Store app Google Play.
+myViewBoard Live is also available in [[Whiteboard for Android]] to livestream your presentation sessions. For recording Android devices without livestreaming, we offer [[File:Icon Recorder.svg|20px|link=]] [[myViewBoard Record]].
-# Search for 'myViewBoard Recorder'.
-# Select the official app published by ViewSonic.
-# On the app's description page, tap Install.
-# Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
-If you are on a PC and want to remotely install the app on your device, you can try installing the app from here:
-* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard.live myViewBoard Recorder App on Google Play]
+==Download Live==
+myViewBoard Live is available from the [[File:Google-play-icon.svg|20px|link=]] [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard.live&hl=en&gl=US Google Play store], or there is a direct download link for the APK file [https://dl.myviewboard.com/latest?livestream here] (download will start immediately). <br>
+''If you are using a [https://www.viewsonic.com/us/products/shop/viewboard.html ViewSonic ViewBoard] or a [[MyViewBoard Box|myViewBoard Box]], you may already have Live preinstalled on your device.''
-==Prerequisites==
-Verify that you meet the following requirements before streaming:
+===System requirements===
-* A streaming account that is already enabled for streaming. Some services like YouTube may take up to 24 hours after the initial request before enabling streaming.
+* Android 5.0 or higher.
-* The latest version of Whiteboard for Android already open and running.
+* At least 100 MB of free space.
-* You are already logged into Whiteboard for Android.
+* At least 4 Mbps network upload speed.
-* An environment with good network speed.
+* If prompted, grant permissions to the myViewBoard Live app to record audio and display over other apps. ([https://support.viewsonic.com/en/support/solutions/articles/33000210632-how-to-install-custom-apps-in-the-android-module-for-ifp50-series-displays- click here for a guide]).
-==Supported services==
-myViewBoard Live supports the following services:
+==Livestream from your Android device==
+You will need a stream URL and a stream key to begin livestreaming. The stream URL is automatically shown after selecting the streaming service in myViewBoard Live. You will need to get the stream key from the streaming service you choose - YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Workplace.
-* YouTube
-* Facebook
-* Workplace
-* Twitch
-Before starting, we recommended getting familiar first with your preferred streaming service.
-* Some services will provide a link to the stream that teachers can share with their students in advance.
-* Teachers can take advantage of the real-time chat included in their selected service.
-==Using myViewBoard Live==
-myViewBoard Live requires a stream URL and a stream key to broadcast a session. Selecting a stream service automatically provides the stream URL for that service.
-Procedures to acquire a stream key vary between services.
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 <i class="fab fa-youtube fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#D52423;"></i>'''On YouTube''' <br/>
-Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
+You must first have verified your YouTube account to begin livestreaming.
-These information are provided by YouTube.  <br/>
 # Open your browser and sign in to https://YouTube.com
-# Once signed in, click {{Icon Image|bx-bxs-video-plus}} on the upper right corner.
+# Once signed in, click {{Icon Image|bx-bxs-video-plus}} on the upper-right corner.
 # From the drop down, click {{Icon Image|mdi-access-point}} <small>'''Go Live'''</small>.
-# On top of the next screen, select STREAM.
+# On the top of the next screen, select STREAM. If prompted, click ''ENABLE'' and verify your phone number.
-# On the new Window, provide following information:
+# On the new window, provide the following information:
 #::* Title
-#::* Publish Option (''Public, Unlisted'' or ''Private'')
+#::* Publish Option (''Public, Unlisted'', or ''Private'')
 #::* Audience Options
 #::* Optional
@@ Line 86: / Line 68: @@
 # After a few seconds, YouTube provides a unique stream key and the stream URL. Read the instructions provided on the Stream setup help dialog.
+''For more information about livestreaming on YouTube, [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2474026 click here] or watch the [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpjK416fmKwSJ5EvkT9th8mmz_p8x1ReL playlist here].''
-Before clicking Done, head over to your Whiteboard app to input stream key and the stream URL. Keep the YouTube window open at all times.
 </div></div><hr style="height:1px;max-width:400px;border-width:0;background-color:#eee">
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 <i class="fab fa-facebook fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#4267B2;"></i>'''On Facebook''' <br/>
 Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
-These information are provided by Facebook.  <br/>
+This is provided by Facebook.  <br/>
@@ Line 104: / Line 85: @@
 # On the Stream Setup tab, select Use stream keys under the Get Started section.
 # Under the Live API section, note the Server URL and Stream Key information.
+''For more information about how to use Facebook Live, [https://en-gb.facebook.com/formedia/solutions/facebook-live click here to read the tutorial at facebook.com].''
 </div></div><hr style="height:1px;max-width:400px;border-width:0;background-color:#eee">
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 </i>'''On WorkPlace''' <br/>
 Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
-These information are provided by WorkPlace.  <br/>
+This is provided by WorkPlace.  <br/>
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 # On the Stream Setup tab, select Use stream keys under the Get Started section.
 # Under the Live API section, note the Server URL and Stream Key information.
+''For a guide to streaming live on Workplace, [https://www.workplace.com/features/live-video click here to read a tutorial on workplace.com].''
 </div></div><hr style="height:1px;max-width:400px;border-width:0;background-color:#eee">
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 <i class="fab fa-twitch fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#5A3E85;"></i>'''On Twitch''' <br/>
 Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
-These information are provided by Twitch.  <br/>
+This is provided by Twitch.  <br/>
-# Log in into your Twitch account.
+# Log in to your Twitch account.
-# Click your username to the upper right of the page.
+# Click your username present at the upper-right corner of the page.
 # Select Dashboard from the menu, then head to the Settings section.
 # Click the 'Stream Key' link.
 # Click the 'Show key' button followed by 'I understand'.
-# Note the Stream Key shown.
+# Note the Stream Key that appears.
+''For more information on livestreaming with Twitch, read the guide [https://www.twitch.tv/creatorcamp/en/twitch-music-getting-started/music-on-twitch-quick-start-guide/ on Twitch.tv here].''
 </div></div><hr style="height:1px;max-width:400px;border-width:0;background-color:#eee">
-Once you have the stream key and URL:
+After getting the stream key and URL, set up the streaming service to receive session information from myViewBoard Live. For instructions on how to do this, refer to your streaming services help documentation since this procedure varies between providers.
-'''On the myViewBoard Live app'''
+Once the setup is complete, perform the following:
-# Launch the myViewBoard Live app.
+''On the myViewBoard Live app'':
+# Launch myViewBoard Live.
 # Input the required information.
 # (Optional) Select the "Record the stream" checkbox to record a copy of the stream to your device.
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-'''On the dashboard of your selected streaming service'''
+''On the dashboard of your selected streaming service'':
 # Head back to the dashboard page of your selected service to verify that it is able to successfully receive the stream.
+# Present your lesson as usual.
 # To stop the stream, locate and click the 'End Stream' button on the dashboard of your selected service.
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 ==Viewing the stream after the session==
-* By default, each service saves each session. Students can then replay these sessions at a later time.
+* Livestreams are usually automatically saved for future viewing.
-* Selecting the Record the stream checkbox before streaming saves the video to the local device. This can then be uploaded to a cloud drive account and be distributed to your students.
+* In myViewBoard Live, selecting the 'Record the stream' checkbox before streaming saves a recording of the stream to the local device. This can then be uploaded to a cloud drive account and be distributed to your students.
+----
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+[[Category:Whiteboard for Android]]
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