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Auctions Live Broadcaster App

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Broadcaster App Training Guide

A visual guide to connecting, broadcasting, pausing, resuming and safely ending an Auctions Live stream.

Connect Go Live Pause & Resume End Stream
Before you broadcast

Prepare the device

Complete these checks before opening the stream.

Position the devicePlace the phone securely in a tripod and frame the auction area.
Do Not DisturbEnable Do Not Disturb to reduce interruptions while broadcasting.
Check connectivityUse a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection before going live.
Check batteryMake sure the device has sufficient battery for the full auction.
Step 1

Connect to the auction

Enter the Stream Key and confirm the auction details to continue.

Enter the Stream Key

Hover over the highlighted areas for guidance.

Auctions Live Broadcaster stream key screen Stream KeyEnter the Stream Key supplied for the auction you are preparing to broadcast. ConnectSelect Connect after the Stream Key has been entered.

Confirm the Auction

Check the auction details before connecting.

Auctions Live Broadcaster confirmation screen CancelReturn to the previous screen without connecting to this stream. ConnectConfirm the auction details and open the Broadcaster screen.
Step 2

Broadcaster controls

Hover over any control to see what it does.

Auctions Live Broadcaster live controls CloseCloses the Broadcaster screen. ConnectivityShows the current network connection status. BatteryDisplays the current device battery percentage. Camera LightTurns the device camera light on or off. Camera SelectorSwitches between the front and rear cameras. Stream InfoDisplays stream health, lifecycle, recording and current stream status. Zoom InZooms the camera view in. You can also pinch on the screen to control zoom. Zoom OutZooms the camera view out. Tap the camera area to refocus when required. StartStarts the live broadcast. Start and Stop can be used again while the streaming session remains open. PauseTemporarily pauses and mutes the live stream. Viewers see the configured pause artwork until you resume. End StreamPermanently ends the livestream after it has been stopped. This cannot be undone. OptionsDisplays the stream controls. Use Options to access Start or Stop, Pause or Resume and End Stream. MicrophoneMutes or unmutes the stream audio from the device microphone.
Step 3

Key stream states

Review the key screens used during a live auction.

Broadcaster Stream Information screen Stream InfoSelect Stream Info to open the status panel shown here. CloseCloses Stream Information and returns to the Broadcaster camera view.

Stream Information

Use Stream Info to check the current health status, lifecycle status, recording status and stream status.

Hover over Stream Info or Close to explain these controls.
Broadcaster Resume screen StopStops the current broadcast. This is different from temporarily pausing it. ResumeReturns viewers to the live camera after the stream has been paused. End StreamPermanently ends the livestream once the stream has been stopped. OptionsThe Options menu contains Stop, Resume and End Stream while in this state.

Pause & Resume

When Pause is selected, the control changes to Resume. The configured pause artwork is shown to viewers until the live camera resumes.

Hover over Stop, Resume, End Stream or Options.
Broadcaster Start and End Stream screen after stopping StartStarts the broadcast again while the same streaming session remains open. PausePause is available again if the broadcast is restarted. End StreamPermanently ends the stream. Once selected and confirmed, this action cannot be undone. OptionsThe Options menu remains available while the session is open.

Stop Before Ending

Stop and Start can be used multiple times during the session. The red End Stream action is permanent and should only be used when the auction broadcast is finished.

Hover over Start or End Stream to explain the difference.
Stream Only Auctions

Record post-auction information

This post-auction step is available for Stream Only auctions only.

Record the auction information

After the livestream has ended, enter the general auction data for the Stream Only listing.

Auctions Live Stream Only post-auction information screen

Complete the post-auction record

Continue through the Stream Only form to record the remaining post-auction information.

Auctions Live Stream Only post-auction record screen
Trainer guide

Suggested demonstration flow

Use this sequence when demonstrating the Broadcaster App.

1
ConnectEnter the Stream Key and confirm the auction details.
2
PositionPlace the device in its tripod and check framing.
3
Check controlsExplain microphone, Stream Info, camera, light and zoom.
4
BroadcastOpen Options and use Start. Pause and Resume when required.
5
FinishStop first, then permanently End Stream once the auction is complete.
Resources

Useful Broadcaster resources

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Broadcaster App flyerFlyers & brochures QR CodesMobile Console & Broadcaster App Broadcaster App Visual SettingsKnowledge Hub Broadcasting an AuctionKnowledge Hub Top Tips for Flawless Onsite Auction LivestreamingKnowledge Hub
Posted 2nd June, 2025