Instagram has launched “Live Rooms”, which allows up to four people to broadcast live together at the same time besides opening up more creative opportunities in terms of live broadcast formats. Instagram previously allowed the user to live stream with one other person.
How To Use Instagram's New Feature
To start a Live Room, a user will have to swipe left and select the Live camera option then title the Room and tap the Room icon to add guests. When a user starts the Live Room, he will remain at the top of the screen while guests are added. The guests can be added all at once or individually, thereby giving opportunities to add surprise guests to live streams to keep fans engaged.
The ability to add more guests to a live stream can also help a creator grow their follower base, as all the guests’ followers are notified about the Live Room, in addition to your own.
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During live broadcasts, the hosts can also report and block comments and use comment filters to maintain a safer experience for all viewers.
Live Rooms are rolling out now to both iOS and Android to all global markets, according to Instagram.