Stream setup options (1 or 2 devices)
This app is designed for first-time streamers—especially parents filming games. The easiest path is the one that lets you keep the camera steady and update the scoreboard without stress.
Quick pick (30 seconds)
- Choose One phone if you’re solo and want the simplest setup you can run in one hand.
- Choose Two phones if you want the steadiest camera shot while someone (or you) updates the scoreboard quickly.
- Choose Phone + laptop if you want the easiest scoreboard control on a bigger screen (great for longer games or busy scorekeeping).
Compare setups at a glance
Option A: One phone (simplest)
- Best for: One parent streaming alone, minimal gear, quick setup.
- What you use: Your phone does everything—camera + scoreboard + stream controls.
- Pros:
- Fastest to start (least to think about).
- Nothing to pair or coordinate.
- Perfect when you’re learning or streaming occasionally.
- Cons:
- Updating the scoreboard can momentarily pull attention from filming.
- If you’re holding the phone, taps can cause small camera shakes.
Option B: Two phones (camera + control)
- Best for: Parents who want a steady, “TV-like” shot and quick score updates.
- What you use: One phone stays on the camera view; the other phone runs the scoreboard and stream controls.
- Pros:
- Steadier video—your camera phone can stay mounted and untouched.
- Faster score updates with fewer interruptions to filming.
- Easy to hand off: one person films, another updates.
- Cons:
- One extra device to charge and bring.
- Requires keeping both devices connected and ready during the game.
Option C: Phone + laptop (big-screen control)
- Best for: Longer games, frequent scoring, or anyone who wants “bigger buttons” and more room to manage the stream.
- What you use: Your phone is the camera; your laptop handles scoreboard and stream settings.
- Pros:
- Most comfortable control experience—bigger screen and easier tapping/clicking.
- Great when you’re doing more than just score (timers, settings, quick adjustments).
- Easy for a helper to run from the sideline or stands.
- Cons:
- More to carry and keep powered.
- Needs a good spot for the laptop (safe, stable, weather-friendly).
Which one should you choose?
Common scenarios (pick your match)
What stays the same (no matter the setup)
- You can stream with a clean, broadcast-style look—without complicated configuration.
- Your scoreboard and stream controls are designed to be quick and readable on game day.
- You can start simple and upgrade your setup later without starting over.