A (very) serious guide to having fun!

So, you've mastered the art of office banter, conquered the coffee machine, and now, you're ready to take on the ultimate challenge: live-streaming your company’s table football tournament!

But wait—before you panic and start Googling "How to become a streaming wizard overnight," we've got you covered.

All you need is your mobile phone, a solid Wi-Fi connection, and your trusty MK.IO subscription. With just a few taps and clicks, you'll be broadcasting the epic goals, the friendly rivalries, and—of course—the crucial pizza breaks.

Set-up the live streaming in MK.IO

Settings to ingest your live stream

In your MK.IOdashboard, go to Live Events and create a Live Event. Name it, Review it and Submit.

A detailed step by step guide can be found here.

Settings to deliver your content

In the "Audience view player settings" of your Live Event, start by defining a streaming Endpoint: it's as easy as Streaming Endpoint > Add Streaming Endpoint.

Wait for the creation of the Streaming Endpoint:

Then, in the same "Audience view player settings" section, add a Streaming Locator:

For a new live event, a live output is automatically created. However, if you have already started and stopped the live event, please create a new live output.

Apply the settings and start your Live Event:

Capture the game with your mobile phone

We kept it simple by using Larix Broadcaster, a free app that streams directly from your mobile phone in RTMP format. It’s easy to use, but if you’re looking for other options, plenty are available. Just grab your phone, hit record, and you’re all set to capture every exciting moment!

Copy the "Input URL" of your MK.IO Live Event :

In Larix Broadcaster application, go to Settings > Connections
Create a connection
Paste the URL
Pro tip: Go to Settings > Video encoding and select High for the H.264 Profile

Start the live capture in Larix Broadcaster.

Go live!

Copy the playback URL in MK.IOand share it to all your table football fans!

Wrap-up

And there you have it—your very own guide to streaming an epic table football tournament! With just a mobile phone, an app like Larix Broadcaster, and your MK.IO subscription, you’ve got everything you need to share the fun with your entire company. Plus, one hour of streaming to tens of fans only costs a few cents, making it an incredibly affordable way to boost team spirit.

Remember, it’s not just about the tech—it’s about the camaraderie, the laughs, and the memories you create along the way. So whether your stream went off without a hitch or had a few bloopers, the important thing is that you brought your team together.

Now go on, start planning your next event—and don’t forget the pizza!