Simplero Livestream: Host Live Events Directly in Simplero

Note: Simplero Livestream is currently free for all plans while usage costs are being evaluated. A notice is displayed in the admin. It may become a paid feature in the future.

Simplero Livestream is a location type for events that lets you host live video sessions directly from Simplero — no Zoom or third-party tools needed.

🎥 What you get

• Built-in video streaming right on your event page
• Simplero Chat for real-time interaction with attendees
• Two switchable layouts during the live call
• Standard controls: pick your audio/video inputs, send reactions, etc.
• Camera & mic preview before you go live
• Automatic recording works like the import recording feature for Zoom events. If there are multiple recordings in a session, each one is added as an attachment to the lesson.

Create a Simplero Event

1. Go to Content -> Events
2. Click on your Event
3. Under location, choose Simplero Live Stream
4. Choose your settings
   • Default target quality — set the video quality for your stream
   • Chat toggle — enable or disable chat for the event
     
     
     

Start the Livestream as an Admin

1. Go to Content -> Events
2. Click on your Event
3. A Start now button appears in the admin header at all times. It takes you to the event page and opens the stream automatically.
   • Use this to start early, test your setup, do a sound check — no notifications are sent to participants.
     
     
     

What Participants See On the Events Page

• If the event is far out → they see the normal event page with a badge like "in 5 days".
• 1 day or less before the start → a countdown appears on the event page.
• 15 minutes or less before the start → a "Join waiting room" button appears so they can preview their camera and mic, plus a "Join when the call starts" button to auto-join.
• Once the session is live → they see a "Join now" button.
  
  
  

Important! If the event requires registration, participants must register before they see any join buttons.