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Lightweight IRL Streaming: Setup Guide
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items Want to start livestreaming IRL on Twitch or Kick using just your phone?
If you're looking for an affordable, lightweight, and mobile IRL streaming setup, this guide is for you!
My current IRL streaming setup is built entirely around my iPhone, using the Moblin app. With Moblin, you can display chat, run alerts, and manage everything you need—all without the need for expensive streaming backpacks or high monthly fees.
What you’ll need:
* An iPhone for streaming
* A PC running OBS Studio
* A reliable 4G/5G internet connection
If you have any questions or need help setting up, feel free to join the Moblin Discord server for support!
Note for Android users: This setup is optimized for iPhone due to Apple DockKit support, which enables seamless integration with devices like the Insta360 Flow Pro and Insta360 Flow 2 Pro. Unfortunately, Android lacks this feature, making it less ide...
If you're looking for an affordable, lightweight, and mobile IRL streaming setup, this guide is for you!
My current IRL streaming setup is built entirely around my iPhone, using the Moblin app. With Moblin, you can display chat, run alerts, and manage everything you need—all without the need for expensive streaming backpacks or high monthly fees.
What you’ll need:
* An iPhone for streaming
* A PC running OBS Studio
* A reliable 4G/5G internet connection
If you have any questions or need help setting up, feel free to join the Moblin Discord server for support!
Note for Android users: This setup is optimized for iPhone due to Apple DockKit support, which enables seamless integration with devices like the Insta360 Flow Pro and Insta360 Flow 2 Pro. Unfortunately, Android lacks this feature, making it less ide...
Sections
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Essentials
Upgrades
Backup
Peak Design
Fun
Alternatives
Essentials
This is the essentials of what you'll need in order to replicate my IRL livestreaming setup.
I use my iPhone for all my IRL livestreams! You'd want to have an iPhone 12 or newer in order to have support for Apple DockKit (for Insta360 Flow 2 Pro or Insta360 Flow Pro).
I'd recommend the Pro Max-version since it features a larger battery.
NOTE: Get a second iPhone to use as your chat phone + remote control for Moblin and OBS.
I'd recommend the Pro Max-version since it features a larger battery.
NOTE: Get a second iPhone to use as your chat phone + remote control for Moblin and OBS.
iPhone
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This app allows you to stream from your phone to OBS via WiFi or cellular data! It has all the essential streaming features and then some.
Moblin
Mobile, incognito, easy to use and extremely lightweight! If you want an even more incognito microphone system, check out Hollyland Lark M2S!
Why this one instead of RØDE Wireless GO or DJI? This one is very nice on the budget, has great quality and last but not least - it's small, light and almost invisible. This is what made me go for Hollyland instead of RØDE or DJI. I need my equipment...
Why this one instead of RØDE Wireless GO or DJI? This one is very nice on the budget, has great quality and last but not least - it's small, light and almost invisible. This is what made me go for Hollyland instead of RØDE or DJI. I need my equipment...
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
Lightweight, small and clips onto your jacket, belt or clothes! Works in all weather and can go really LOUD! You and your viewers and everyone around you will hear those alerts!
JBL Clip 5
This is my emergency powerbank! It has built-in cables, so you do not need to worry about those. It's also rather slim and goes right into my pocket!
Belkin BoostCharge Plus Powerbank
Upgrades
These are optional, but highly recommended upgrades that helps bring your setup to the next level.
Connects to your iPhone's camera so that you can use its AI tracking features natively in apps like Moblin (for IRL livestreaming), Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram - you name it! Also - very lightweight and fits into my pockets.
Insta360 Flow 2 Pro
Perfect, slim and powerful powerbank that will keep your iPhone alive for those long IRL livestreams. Fits into your pocket!
NOTE: Airport security might check you on this one. It's also heavy!
NOTE: Airport security might check you on this one. It's also heavy!
Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank
A solid and simple tripod that I use for my Insta360 Flow Pro.
All-Purpose Tripod
Lightweight tripod that I frequently use to record videos or do my IRL livestreams at home. It features a quick-release system and works with cameras and phone holders. You can, for example, use the GripTight from JOBY GorillaPod on this one.
Velbon EX-530 Tripod
Useful, strong and flexible tripod that enables you to put your phone down almost anywhere.
JOBY GripTight GorillaPod PRO
You can connect your Apple Watch to Moblin, allowing you to read the chat from your Apple Watch! I recommend the Apple Watch Ultra 2 since it has the biggest screen.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Enables you to livestream with more than one connection! I can use both my WiFi and my 4G/5G at home, at the same time, and seamlessly leave my house without the stream losing connection. I do not have any physical device. I just use the cloud-servic...
BELABOX Cloud
Portable, battery-powered RGB lights that you can bring in your car or at a hotel to get that good lighting everywhere. They've got magnets too!
ULANZI VL110 RGB Lights
Backup
If you get unlucky and drop your phone, it's smart to have a receiver as backup.
This receiver works with iPhones that have USB-C.
If you drop your phone and it lands on the Hollyland Lark-receiver, chances are that the receiver's connector will break. It's usefull to have a backup receiver so that you don't have to rely on your iPhone's mic should an accident occur.
If you drop your phone and it lands on the Hollyland Lark-receiver, chances are that the receiver's connector will break. It's usefull to have a backup receiver so that you don't have to rely on your iPhone's mic should an accident occur.
LARK M2 USB-C Receiver
This receiver works with iPhones that have Lightning.
If you drop your phone and it lands on the Hollyland Lark-receiver, chances are that the receiver's connector will break. It's usefull to have a backup receiver so that you don't have to rely on your iPhone's mic should an accident occur.
If you drop your phone and it lands on the Hollyland Lark-receiver, chances are that the receiver's connector will break. It's usefull to have a backup receiver so that you don't have to rely on your iPhone's mic should an accident occur.
LARK M2 Lightning Receiver
Peak Design
I use the Peak Design ecosystem to instantly attach my iPhone to tripods, car mounts, or chest mounts without screws or hassle!
This case is required in order to be able to attach your phone to the mounts.
IMPORTANT: The lip on the case is too thick for the Hollyland Lark M2 receiver, so you'll need to purchase an USB-C extender seperatley.
IMPORTANT: The lip on the case is too thick for the Hollyland Lark M2 receiver, so you'll need to purchase an USB-C extender seperatley.
Everyday Case
Allows you to attach your phone to whatever GoPro, camera tripod or mount that you have! I have three of these, which allows me to move my phone between mounts with ease during livestreams.
Mobile Creator Kit
I have this mounted on my dash in my car! If you grab the Qi2-version, you can have it charge your phone at the same time. Can mount your phone either in portrait or landscape!
Car Phone Mount
This sling bag is minimalistic and fits everything that I need to keep an IRL stream going for a long time!
Everyday Sling
Not from Peak Design, but I use this together with the Creator Kit whenever I want to do POV IRL streams like running or walking.
GoPro Chesty POV Mount
Together with the P.O.V Kit, you can attach this to your backpack on the shoulder to do POV streams.
Capture Camera Clip
Requires the Capture clip! Can be used to create a mount which can be attached to your backpack or belt.
P.O.V. Kit for Capture
Neck POV might work better than chest POV! Looks a bit silly IRL, tho.
TELESIN Neck Mount SE 2.0
Alternative neck mount!
PGYTECH CapLock POV Neck Mount
Fun
Various additional items that I use to engage with my viewers.
I love this thing!
You can connect it to the Moblin app (IRL livestremaing app) and have chat send you pictures and it will print them out for you to see! It's a thermal printer, so there's no need for ink. All you need is paper!
My chat has sent me a ton of images, some weird, some fun! Just make sure people follow TOS.
You can connect it to the Moblin app (IRL livestremaing app) and have chat send you pictures and it will print them out for you to see! It's a thermal printer, so there's no need for ink. All you need is paper!
My chat has sent me a ton of images, some weird, some fun! Just make sure people follow TOS.
Bluetooth Cat Printer
Alternatives
Alternative products that might work better for you depending on your needs and plans.
An even more lightweight and incognito wireless microphone system that works really well with your iPhone.
Hollyland LARK M2S
I also use this speaker when doing IRL livestreams or just chilling at home. It's possible to attach it to a belt but it's not as easy to just "clip" on like the JBL Clip 5. It packs a punch and has an EQ button to make it more audible in outdoor sit...
WONDERBOOM 4
Most expensive and bulkiest mic system, but you can opt to use wired mics from the senders if you want to be more incognito.
RØDE Wireless GO Gen 3
DJI's alternative. Similar to Hollyland Lark M2.
DJI Mic 2