One-button streaming

In the event of no member of the Streaming Team being available to run an in-person stream, a service can be configured to use ‘one-button’ streaming. This only requires someone in the church to press the “On Air” button on the ATEM video mixer.

One-button streaming offers a less engaging experience for viewers, and should only be used as a last resort. Wherever possible, try to arrange a replacement Tech Lead for the service.

In advance

Only one stream can be configured ready for one-button streaming at once.

  1. Go to Streaming in YouTube Studio
  2. Choose the service to configure for one-button streaming
  3. Under “Additional settings”, switch on “Enable Auto-start” and “Enable auto-stop”
    • You will see a confirmation dialog for each. Read it, understand it, and make the appropriate choice
  4. Let the Streaming Team know that the service has been armed and is ready
  5. If necessary, let someone who will be present know that the service is ready for one-button streaming

On the day

Preflight

Check that:

  • Camera 1 is live and angle 18 (wide sanctuary view) is selected on the PTZ
  • Microphones 1 and 2 are switched “On” on the ATEM
  • The audio mixer is set with the standard service levels
  • The amplifers are switched on

Starting the stream

Starting a stream will only work once. Once a stream has been stopped it cannot be restarted.

  1. Press the ‘On Air’ button in the upper right corner of the Atem. It should light red.

Stopping the stream

  1. Press the ‘On Air’ button in the upper right corner of the Atem. The red light should switch off.