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title: "Does Facebook support live 360-degree video?"  
description: "Does Facebook support live 360-degree video?"  
author: "Sunita  Singh"  
published: 2018-01-06  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32586/does-facebook-support-live-360-degree-video  
category: "social networking"  
tags: ["social media", "facebook"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Does Facebook support live 360-degree video?

Does Facebook [support](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/40479/garmin-express-not-working-troubleshooting-garmin-support) live 360-degree [video](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80884/why-we-should-praise-pm-modi-s-saarc-video-conference-move)?

## Answers

### Answer by Vishal Kesarwani

**Yes,** [**Facebook**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32588/what-are-the-advantages-of-using-facebook) **support live 360 streaming but it requires compatible gadgets to go live on Facebook in 360-**degree mode. For a better experience of going live in **[360 degree](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32587/how-can-i-post-360-degree-photos-on-facebook),** ![Does Facebook support live 360-degree video?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/d7d306be-c9bc-4201-b46a-1f7f4b016db8/images/72acb442-ab8a-48a6-84b5-3820ae42efef.png)\
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you need some **high-end devices** such as latest **Samsung Gear 360, Giroptic IO, Insta360 and Allie** Facebooks 360 degree streaming also supports **Nokia Ozo and professional grade Z Cam s1.**![Does Facebook support live 360-degree video?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/d7d306be-c9bc-4201-b46a-1f7f4b016db8/images/48dfd1f5-47dc-4499-8598-17dda149a6e3.png)\
**\****However, if you are having any of these additional devices you can still stream a live 360-degree video simply going to the available options given on Facebook.** The additional high-end devices are just to enhance the users' experience in a 360-degree live stream.**This is how a live 360-degree streaming looks like:**

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ltyzsE50bbU

**\****Boundless streaming** It really doesn’t matter whether you are streaming individually, from a **Facebook or you are live with a group** of people. The **broadcasting experience is literally same in all cases.+****\****Things to keep in mind before live streaming on Facebook**

- For a better experience, you will require internet speed of around 4mbps.
- You can go live for four hours maximum with a resolution of 1080p.
- If you want to provide visibility hold the device properly you can even use a tripod stand to for the best experience.
- If you are targeting a particular place or any object for you viewers then maintain a decent distance from the device. \

**"Live Streaming is really exciting and it gets more exciting when you do it with proper setup"**


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