Update as of : Periscope and the Super Broadcaster program have shut down.
How do I watch live streams live?
You can either type in livestream.com/watch and use the search tool to find an event you are looking for or type in the full URL of the event you are looking for if you know it. When you arrive at the event page, click the play button on the player in the browser to open the live player.
Do you need a Periscope account to watch?
You don't need a Periscope account to view Periscope videos but will need to sign up if you'd like to broadcast yourself or if you'd like to comment or “heart” a video. You can watch streams on your phone, tablet or laptop, either through the app or through Twitter.
How do I join a Periscope broadcast?
Our web experience allows you to log into your account and join as a member of the audience so you can comment and send hearts in any broadcast. You can sign up for an account and login using Twitter, Facebook, Google, or a phone number. To sign up for and log into Periscope on web, go to www.pscp.tv.
How do you join someone's Twitter live?
Tap Live at the bottom selector. Fill in an optional description that will appear as a Tweet, and a location if desired. Tap Go live. Your live broadcast, with description and location (if added), will appear in a Tweet in your followers' timelines and on your profile.
Can I still use Periscope?
In December 2020, Twitter announced plans to shut down its video streaming-focused Periscope app. Periscope was pulled from app stores, and the platform formally shut its doors on . In its announcement on Medium, the Periscope team explained the decision was caused by several factors: A fall in usage.
Why is Periscope being discontinued?
Periscope was shut down because the cost of maintaining and expanding the platform was outweighing the revenue that it was generating. For once, video live streaming did not end up becoming as significant of a market as Twitter's executives had hoped for when they made the acquisition.Dec 8, 2021