Bambuser help
We try to cover the most frequently asked topics here.If you don't find your answer here, you are welcome to ask us directly.
- How do I broadcast from my phone?
See our getting started guide or the screencast below. - How much does this cost?
Our base service is free to consumers and non profit organisations. - Can I do Private broadcasts?
Oh yes you can. Learn more about it here. - Delete a broadcast?
You can easily delete your videos in your dashboard. - How can I automatically update Twitter or Facebook when I broadcast
Log in and look for "3:rd party services" on Dashboard. - How do I broadcast from my webcam
You can also use your webcam or other high quality cameras in the Bambuser service - Can I change my password?
Of course you can do that. It is done on your dashboard. - Configure phone settings
You can do a lot with the settings in your phone. Here are some explanations. - Free and easy to use webcam applications (Windows/Mac/GNU/Linux)
- Great desktop applications compatible with Bambuser
Here are some tips on great desktop applications for your Bambuser broadcasts. - How do I download my broadcasts
Log in and find download links for each video on the Dashboard - How do I embed my broadcasts on other sites?
Find the correct embed code from either someone's profile page or a specific video page. Paste it into a website or blogging tool that allows HTML to be entered. - How do I geotag my videos?
Geotagging is available on all modern smartphone platforms and can be enabled on the Settings screen. - How do I install Bambuser on an iPhone?
Click here to open iTunes and download it or search for Bambuser in App Store. - I get very low framerate and / or the audio is breaking up, can I improve the flow?
Select "better flow" in settings on the phone and / or lower the audio quality. - Let Bambuser drive traffic to your website, blog, MySpace etc.
This is a way to drive more traffic to your website, blog or social network. - What are the keys to a high quality webcam stream?
There are many ways to improve the quality of your webcam broadcast. - What speed internet connection do I need to stream on Bambuser?
A broadband connection is generally recommended, however you can broadcast live video on Bambuser with as little as 100kbps of upload bandwidth. - Can I change my email adress?
In your dashboard under settings you can change, enable and disable some email settings - Can I watch Bambuser broadcasts on my phone?
Yes, you can view broadcasts on your phone if it supports Flash Lite 3, or by installing the Skyfire browser. - Close my account?
You can easily close your account under settings. Note that it's a permanent operation! - Customize your player
You can easily change colors or disable chat-functionality from your player in your dashboard. - How do I change my profile presentation
You can edit your profile settings in your dashboard. - How to broadcast using Flash Media Live Encoder
Download your authentication profile file from your Dashboard page and open it in FME. - I can't watch any streams on my corporate network
- Installation fails due to certificate date or security check issues. What to do?
Check that the phone's current time is set correctly. - My phone says Certificate error! What to do?
Download the latest version of the Bambuser application. - What do I need to watch videos on bambuser.com
To use bambuser.com you need a PC or a Mac an up-to-date browser like Firefox, Safari, Chrome or Internet Explorer with the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed. - Do you have API:s so I can integrate Bambuser into my own site / application?
Yes we do. Everybody can embed broadcasts on their sites easily. To apply for access to our tools for deeper integration, contact us and describe what you like to build. - Holy Cow! This is really cool stuff! I'm a skilled programmer who wants to be a part of shaping the future, can I join Bambuser?
We'd love to hear from talented and innovative people from all over the globe. Send us something about yourself at career@bambuser.com
