Guest setup & device check

When your guest opens the invite link, they land on a pre-flight screen where they can check their camera and microphone before joining your session. This helps avoid surprises once they are live.

What your guest sees

Camera preview — a live preview of their selected camera.
Microphone meter — a moving bar that shows their mic is picking up sound.
Device selectors — dropdowns to choose a different camera or microphone if they have more than one.
Display name — a field where they enter the name you will see in the studio.
Join as Guest — the button they click once they are ready.

What to tell your guest before they join

Use the latest version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
Close unused browser tabs and applications to free up memory.
Use a quiet room. Background noise makes it harder for the audience to hear them.
Wear headphones if possible — this prevents echo.

If a device is not working

Make sure no other app is currently using the camera or microphone.
Refresh the page and allow browser permissions when prompted.
Try selecting a different device from the dropdown.
If the problem persists, send them a new invite link and have them rejoin.

Good to know: Guests do not need an ApexStream account or any downloaded software. The entire experience runs in their browser.

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