*see all possible setup options for your live streaming here
For your convenience, we created a printable Step by Step Audio Setup Guide to help you with the right setup and steps - print the pages you need!
We recommend that your students follow best practices for audio participation during the live stream which are described in this FAQ article. Following these guidelines will increase the clarity and volume of remote students' audio during a live stream.
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You can use Standalone setup to live stream with Zoom or MS Teams with your Swivl Robot.
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Compatibility
All Swivl-compatible iOS devices can be used for live streaming with Zoom.
Equipment
Swivl Robot
3.5mm to USB adapter to connect to Swivl Robot
AC Powered Speakers
Standalone setup steps
1. Install the Swivl Capture app and Zoom on your mobile device
2. Connect your Swivl and the Markers to your mobile device. When prompted, tap "Allow" to allow access to Robot.
3. Open Swivl Capture and proceed to Settings. Tap on Base port configuration and select To Speakers.
4. Plug your speakers and the adapter into the USB port on your Robot.
Turn on the speakers and raise the volume.After the speakers are successfully connected, you will see the popup icon "Speakers connected"
and the Speakers icon appear on the Home Screen:
5. Open the Swivl Capture app. On the Home Screen, tap the Zoom icon in the Stream section.
Swivl Capture app will remember what you selected the last time and default to that option the next time you open the app.
7. You will be redirected to the Zoom app to start or join the meeting. The Swivl Capture app will remain running in the background.
8. On the Zoom app, select "Call using Internet Audio".
Volume Control: Adjust the speaker volume to max. Next, click on the directional arrow “up” on Primary Marker until you have achieved maximum volume.
If you have a paid Zoom membership, you can record meetings in the mobile app. See more details in How to record and upload live-streams to Reflectivity (Teams) web platform
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Compatibility
All Swivl-compatible iOS devices can be used for live streaming with MS Teams
Equipment
3.5mm to USB adapter to connect to Swivl Robot
AC Powered Speakers
Standalone setup steps
1. Install the Swivl Capture app and MS Teams on your mobile device
2. Connect your Swivl and the Markers to your mobile device. When prompted, tap "Allow" to allow access to Robot.
3. Open Swivl Capture and proceed to Settings. Tap on Base port configuration and select To Speakers.
4. Plug your speakers and the adapter into the USB port on your Swivl Robot.
Turn on the speakers and raise the volume.After the speakers are successfully connected, you will see the popup icon "Speakers connected"
and the Speakers icon appear on the Home Screen:
5. On the Home Screen, tap on the MS Teams icon in the Stream section.
Swivl will remember what you selected the last time and default to that option the next time you open the app.
6. You will be redirected to the MS Teams app to start or join the meeting. The Swivl Capture app will remain running in the background.
7. Start or join a Teams meeting, then tap the mic icon to enable audio
Volume Control: Adjust the speaker volume to max. Next, click on the directional arrow “up” on Primary Marker until you have achieved maximum volume.
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You can use Standalone setup to live stream with Zoom, MS Teams, or Google Meet with your Swivl Robot.
The only Android devices that will support all three streaming apps listed here and work with mobile charging are Samsung Tab S5e and Samsung Tab S6.
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Compatibility
Samsung Tab S5e and Samsung Tab S6 are the only devices that are compatible for live-streaming with Zoom.
Equipment
3.5mm to USB adapter to connect to Swivl Robot
AC Powered Speakers
Standalone setup steps
1. Install the Swivl Capture app and Zoom on your mobile device
2. Connect your Swivl Robot and the Markers to your mobile device. When prompted, tap "Allow" to allow access to Robot.
3. Open Swivl Capture app and proceed to Settings. Tap on Base port configuration and select To Speakers.
4. Plug your speakers and the adapter into the USB port on your Swivl Robot. Turn on the speakers and raise the volume.
After the speakers are successfully connected, you will see the Speakers icon appeared on the Home Screen:
5. Go to Swivl Capture app, on the Home Screen, choose the preferable Live Streaming app in the Stream section.
- Select Zoom. (Zoom will only work with the three Android devices listed above.)
- Start Live Stream meeting.
6. Join with video and enable microphone.
Volume Control: Adjust the speaker volume to max. Next, click on the directional arrow “up” on Primary Marker until you have achieved maximum volume.
Headset Option: The teacher can connect the headset (earbuds+microphone) to the Primary Marker. You will hear participant audio from both the headset and the AC-powered speakers.
If you have any issues with audio, please confirm that your Swivl Robot settings are:
Hybrid Learning = > Base port configuration = > Automatic or Speakers
Advanced Settings = > Audio configuration = > Live Streaming
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Compatibility
Most of newer Android devices are compatible for live-streaming with MS Teams. For more information, please check out our article: CX:Android Compatibility
Equipment
3.5mm to USB adapter to connect to Swivl Robot
AC Powered Speakers
Standalone setup steps
1. Install the Swivl Capture app and MS Teams on your mobile device
2. Connect your Swivl Robot and the Markers to your mobile device. When prompted, tap "Allow" to allow access to Robot.
3. Open Swivl Capture app and proceed to Settings. Tap on Base port configuration and select To Speakers.
4. Plug your speakers and the adapter into the USB port on your Swivl Robot. Turn on the speakers and raise the volume.
After the speakers are successfully connected, you will see the Speakers icon appeared on the Home Screen:
6. Go to Swivl Capture app, on the Home Screen, choose the preferable Live Streaming app in the Stream section.
- Select MS Teams.
- Start Live Stream meeting.
6. Enable Microphone and Video on your live stream app.
MS Teams: Tap on the camera and microphone icons:
Volume Control: Adjust the speaker volume to max. Next, click on the directional arrow “up” on Primary Marker until you have achieved maximum volume.
Headset Option: The teacher can connect the headset (earbuds+microphone) to the Primary Marker. You will hear participant audio from both the headset and the AC-powered speakers.
If you have any issues with audio, please confirm that your Swivl Robot settings are:
Hybrid Learning = > Base port configuration = > Automatic or Speakers
Advanced Settings = > Audio configuration = > Live Streaming
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Compatibility
Most of newer Android devices are compatible for live-streaming with Google Meet. For more information, please check out our article: CX:Android Compatibility
Equipment
3.5mm to USB adapter to connect to Swivl Robot
AC Powered Speakers
Standalone setup steps
1. Install the Swivl Capture app and Google Meet on your mobile device
2. Connect your Swivl Robot and the Markers to your mobile device. When prompted, tap "Allow" to allow access to Robot.
3. Open Swivl Capture app and proceed to Settings. Tap on Base port configuration and select To Speakers.
4. Plug your speakers and the adapter into the USB port on your Swivl Robot. Turn on the speakers and raise the volume.
After the speakers are successfully connected, you will see the Speakers icon appeared on the Home Screen:
5. Go to Swivl Capture app, on the Home Screen:
- Select Google Meet.
- Start Live Stream meeting.
6. Enable Microphone and Video on Google Meet.
Volume Control: Adjust the speaker volume to max. Next, click on the directional arrow “up” on Primary Marker until you have achieved maximum volume.
Headset Option: The teacher can connect the headset (earbuds+microphone) to the Primary Marker. You will hear participant audio from both the headset and the AC-powered speakers.
If you have any issues with audio, please confirm that your Swivl Robot settings are:
Hybrid Learning = > Base port configuration = > Automatic or Speakers
Advanced Settings = > Audio configuration = > Live Streaming
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