Use Facebook Live on Android - how it works

Thanks to Facebook Live, you can start a live broadcast on the social network. This practical tip shows you how this works on the Android smartphone.

Use Facebook Live on Android - how it works

1. Start the Facebook app on your Android smartphone.
2. Under "What are you doing right now?" on the "Live" button.
3. An intro appears that explains the basic functions again.
4. In the next step you can set the privacy for the video and provide a description.
5. Tap "Start Live Broadcast" and a countdown will appear. After this countdown, the live broadcast will start.
6. At the top of the screen you can see that you are live and how many friends are watching.

In the next practical tip, learn how to download a Facebook live video.