Instagram now allows group streaming of up to four users

Instagram on Monday began allowing up to four people to live stream together in virtual “rooms,” following in the footsteps of group-broadcast rising stars like Clubhouse.

The Live Rooms feature allows four participants to engage in
real time broadcasts that other Instagram users can tune into,
according to Instagram.

“Previously, you could go live with only one other
person in a stream, but we’re now letting you ‘double up’ on your live
broadcast,” the company said in a blog post.

“We hope that doubling up on Live will open up more
creative opportunities – start a talk show, host a jam session or co-create
with other artists, host more engaging QAs or tutorials with your following,
or just hang out with more of your friends.”

Broadcasts from audio-only social media newcomer Clubhouse
as well as YouTube video channels and video game play streamed on Twitch have
soared in popularity recently. 

Livestream conversations during the past year on Instagram have
included talks by authorities on Covid-19, celebrity interviews, rap battles,
music lessons, workout sessions and more.

Live Rooms additionally provides creators who are shut off
from real-world venues by the pandemic an opportunity to make money.

Viewers can buy “badges” to show appreciation for
broadcast hosts, who can also add shopping or fundraising features, according
to Instagram.

Article source: https://www.samaa.tv/lifeandstyle/2021/03/instagram-now-allows-group-streaming-of-up-to-four-users/