How to use Periscope. Registration and application functions

Not so long ago a new trend called "Periscope" broke into the world of social networks. He quickly won the popularity of video bloggers and their fans, because the service allows you to broadcast ("trance") in real time, that is, online. But those who are just going to join fashion can wonder how to use Periscope. Our article will try to answer it.

What is Periscope?

"Periscope" is a special service (and, as a consequence, applications for various OSes), with which you can go to video communication at any time and in any place, broadcasting video subscribers to your subscribers.

How to use Periscope?

In "Periscope" you can create a video blog, only unlike in "Youtube", the taxes will be displayed in online mode, they can be connected and disconnected at any time. This allows you to receive instant feedback from subscribers. For example, fans can write their questions / feedback, these messages will instantly come to the blogger, and he can immediately respond to them.

Additional "chips"

You can notify you about your "trance" both in the application itself and through other social networks. They are connected to the video broadcast by reference, which continues to be available for another 24 hours after the broadcast (as well as feedback to it), and then it is deleted.

If you want, the video can be saved to a smartphone to share later on any other Internet services or to transfer this file in some other way.

Why is it needed?

"Periscope" is an excellent way for your own promotion or promotion of your business, business, etc. It enables you to share your worldview, your thoughts, develop oratory skills and demonstrate your skills.

Instructions for use

A little bit earlier we described in a very general way how to use Periscope. Consider this process in more detail and by paragraphs. As an example, take "Periscope" on "Android."

Download and installation

"Periscope" is available for download on a variety of links. The safest way to download it is in Google Play. There's no risk of catching the virus along with the Periscope program. The application is installed quickly and additional settings in the process does not require. Installation in the OS "Android" basically never causes problems.

Authorization

The first time you run the Periscope software, the application will require authorization. There are two options for this. The first is the entrance with a Twitter account. "Periscope" is basically well synchronized with this service, which is not surprising, considering that he was bought by him. For example, the easiest way to communicate about it is through it. The second option is the use of a phone number.

The first method is preferable, since at the second all social "nishtyaki" will remain inaccessible. If there is no account on Twitter, it's better to have one. If there are more than one, you will need to add all the necessary accounts in the twitter settings.

Note: In addition, if you authorize through the phone, each subsequent entry will have to be confirmed with a text message.

User name and profile

The Twitter user name is NOT imported. It will be necessary to select it in the "Periscope" application on "Android" independently. This is done only once, and you will not be able to change the nickname.

It is better to put a profile picture in Periscope, in this application, if there is no avatar, an "egg" is put instead of it.

Interface

For convenience, the "Periscope" functions are located in four tabs. The first one contains all the currently available broadcasts and all the videos viewed in the last 24 hours. The second tab is a global list of all currently running trance and their location on the map. With the third tab, you can broadcast from your account. The fourth is implemented to work with users: their accounts, subscriptions, etc.

Periscope settings

By default, if a person is subscribed to someone, then automatic notifications will be received about the broadcasts of his subscriptions. But application settings allow you to remove these alerts (all or any specific people).

You can also put auto-save of all broadcasts (if desired) or perform these actions for some specific video yourself.

Even in the settings you can choose the preferred interface language.

View streams

As already mentioned, you can watch online trances and repeat them within 24 hours. Open videos are available to everyone, you can access it only by a link. Put the "heart", that is, indicate that the broadcast liked, you can just by touching the screen. The number of likes, by the way, is indicated in the profile. The field below is for comments.

Conducting broadcasts

To conduct their own online broadcasts in Periscope, there are three functions: the inclusion of a microphone, camera and location. The first two are almost mandatory, without them the whole essence of carrying out the "trance" disappears.

Video should be given a name. You can make the broadcast closed and invite only specific people to it. Also, there is the possibility of notification of the broadcast on Twitter to attract the attention of the audience. Comments can be enabled for everyone, only for selected accounts or disabled at all.

Secrets of Periscope

Two main "chips" Periscope - this is switching the camera from the front to the main one by double clicking on the screen to show not only your face, but also the surrounding space (if desired). The second is to replace "hearts" with other symbols, for example, snowflakes. To do this, you must specify a special hashtag in the broadcast header. For the winter version, for example, it's #winter.

Finally

Apparently, it is very easy to understand how to use Periscope. This mega popular application is very convenient and simple. It is used by many famous people and invites them to join. However, even if he does not have someone to his liking, that, forcibly you will not be lovable, - removal will not be difficult either. How to delete Periscope? Like any other application on the "Android" - one click.

All successful broadcasts and many subscribers!