# How do I know if I can stream properly?

Tips to ensure your livestream will be smooth as butter

Written by Luuk de Jonge  
February 13, 2024

## Livestreaming is a relatively new technology

When you're streaming, your computer and internet connection require more performance than when you're for example watching a video.

Without going into technical details, this article will explain you how to make sure your computer and internet connection are to the best of their abilities.

## ✅ General tips for better performance

Do this to get a better performance from your computer and internet:

- **Get a wired connection** instead of WiFi

- **Remove excess devices from your network** and limit the number of devices connecting or actively using the internet while you're streaming.

- **Close excess programs and apps on your computer** and instead, make sure to only have Contrast Studio opened in the browser (Google Chrome for optimal results).

- **Use up-to-date software and hardware**, so make sure to finally click that `update` button.

## 💨 How do I know if my internet is fast enough?

### Complete camera, audio and internet test

To ensure, the best possible experience, [do this test](https://tokbox.com/developer/tools/precall/) from the computer _and_ place you'll be livestreaming from. It will tell you if your camera, microphone and internet are properly configured for livestreaming.

### Internet test

Your internet speed is not enough to accurately predict whether you'll be able to stream perfectly. Therefore, we can only use a range to predict whether your internet will be fast enough.

Typically, we recommend people to have a minimum upload speed of 4mb/s. You can test your internet speed using [Speedtest](https://www.speedtest.net/).

If you're still hesitant, [please shoot us an email](mailto:support@airfair.io) with your question.