Ecamm's new internet speed test for live streaming will help you easily determine if you're able to live stream effectively, how many destinations you can stream to, and what output quality will work best for your connection.
Our speed test is built right into Ecamm and makes it easy for you to make quick adjustments to ensure you have the speed you need to livestream your shows, podcasts, and more.
The speed test feature requires macOS 12 Monterey or newer.
To find the speed test, make sure stream mode is toggle on and then go down to New. When you add a destination (or multiple destinations), you'll see the stream test at the bottom of the window.
If you get a green checkmark, you're good to go. If you get a red X, you'll need to make adjustments using the Shape & Size Settings before going live.
If the test shows that your connection may not be fast enough, click Stream Settings to review your settings. You can also open Preferences from the Ecamm menu.
Reduce the number of streaming destinations in the Create New Broadcast window.
In Shape & Size, lower the canvas size .
In Shape & Size, use Streaming Resolution Limit to lower the outgoing stream’s resolution while keeping your chosen canvas size for recording.
In Encoding, lower the frame rate or turn on Use Reduced Bit Rate.
Check the bandwidth estimate again after making your changes.