How to start a livestream


Once you've started recording in the Trace Teams app, you can start a livestream:

1. Choose how you'll connect

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You'll see three options:

  • Phone hotspot: Use the hotspot on your phone.

  • Wi-Fi or separate hotspot: Connect to a nearby Wi-Fi network or a dedicated hotspot.

  • I don't want to stream this game: Record your game without a livestream. (No live updates sent.)


Option 1: Connect using your phone's hotspot

  1. Tap Phone hotspot.

  2. Turn on your phone's Personal Hotspot.
    Note: if it's already on, turn it off and back on.

  3. Make sure:

    • Allow Others to Join is turned on.

    • Maximize Compatibility is turned on (iPhone).

  4. Check the confirmation box in the app.

  5. Tap Continue.

The app will connect to your camera and start the livestream automatically.

Option 2: Connect using Wi-Fi or a separate hotspot

  1. Tap Wi-Fi or separate hotspot.

  2. Wait while Trace scans for nearby networks (this can take up to 20 seconds).

Connect to your device

  1. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.

    • If you don't see your network, tap Scan again.

    • You can also tap Join network manually to enter your network name and password.

  2. Enter your Wi-Fi password if prompted.

  3. Tap Connect.

The app will connect to your camera and start the livestream automatically.

Starting the livestream

Once your camera is connected:

  1. You'll see Connected to camera, starting livestream...

  2. After a few seconds, you'll see Connected to camera, livestream started!

  3. Tap Done when you see the confirmation screen.

Your game is now:

  • ✅ Recording

  • ✅ Sending live updates to everyone connected to your team


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