This summer’s Switcher updates are all about giving you more peace of mind and more creative flexibility. Get the roundup of Switcher’s fixes, features, and functionality enhancements here.
Allow us to reintroduce the animated 'Slideshow' feature
Need to rotate sponsor logos? Want a little movement in your graphics without extra taps? This is where Slideshow comes in — a brand-new asset type in Switcher version 13.7.0 or later.
With Slideshow, you can display a sequence of logos or images that automatically advance on a loop. Choose your transition style, set your timing, and let it run in the background while you focus on your production.
Learn more about how to use it in our Help Center.
Stream stability improvements
Your feedback has been crystal clear: reliability is everything.
We got to work on making improvements to the Switcher live streaming app, so you can go live without anxiety. In addition to running behind-the-scenes optimizations to reinforce connection strength, we also made it easier for you to see if there’s a stream fail state more quickly, so you can troubleshoot on the fly.
Additionally we added some safe guards to make sure you feel even more secure about your live streams:
Auto-Reconnect
This feature (available on Switcher version 13.4.0 and later) is like a safety net for your internet during a live stream.
Auto-Reconnect, if your stream drops due to a weak wifi signal or networking issues, Switcher automatically reconnects your broadcast in the background. No more interruptions or losing your viewers!
- Available for both Custom RTMP and direct-to-platform live stream methods
- Attempts reconnects quietly in the background to reduce content interruption
- If a networking error fully drops your stream, you’ll get clear on-screen options that will allow you to select how you want to handle (including continuing your recording).
Continuing to support Automatic Backup Recordings
So you never lose your valuable video content. Period.
Smarter stream speed recommendations
This new, upgraded version of our in-app speed test runs automatically when you open the studio within the Switcher App.
Now Switcher runs a pro-active check on your stream settings, to give you more accurate recommendations for RTMP, Youtube, and Facebook stream speeds when you’re setting up your live stream.
Audio Source Change Alerts
You asked, we listened: we introduced Audio Source Change Alerts in July.
Now, anytime your audio source changes — whether by choice or accident — you’ll see a quick 5-second pop-up on your main device. That way, you’ll know if your production just switched from your soundboard to built-in mic, and you can fix it before your audience hears the difference.
For the best results, update Switcher to the latest version. Audio Source Change Alerts are available on app version 13.8.0 or later.
This is only the beginning when it comes to user-requested improvements
We’re not slowing down on improving your Switcher experience. More great updates are already in the works to make Switcher the most reliable live streaming solution out there!
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