We are currently seeing issues with Romanian users being unable to connect to CAM4 services. This is due to certain Internet service providers blocking some Google services which we and many other sites rely on to operate streams and chat. 
We are currently working together with Google on resolving this problem but cannot estimate when this will be resolved at this time. 
We of course still want you to be able to use CAM4 during this time and you can do so by either:

Using a VPN

Connecting from outside Romania by using a VPN. This is the simplest way to circumvent all restrictions and it adds an extra layer of security to your connection.

The VPN options that we recommend for Romanian users are:

• ProtonVPN

• PrivadoVPN

Contacting your ISP

You can request to your internet service provider (ISP) that they remove the restriction. This may not be an immediate resolution and the ISP may refuse but we have seen instances of this being resolved with some ISPs upon users making a complaint. If you choose to do this, please give your ISP the following message: 

“Buna ziua,

Recent aparut o problema in cadrul retelei care nu imi permite sa ma conectez la s-usc1c-nss-280.firebaseio.com care are adresa 35.201.97.85.

Mentionez ca s-usc1c-nss-280.firebaseio.com care are adresa 35.201.97.85, este parte din serviciul Google Firebase care pare sa fie blocat. 

Va rog sa deblocati acest serviciu cat se poate de repede.

Multumesc”

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my streaming disconnect sometimes after a couple of minutes of streaming with a message called “Disconnected due to poor network” ?

C4Broadcaster has a built-in mechanism in which it adapts the quality of the stream depending on your network condition (both wi-fi and mobile data). In general, disconnecting occurs after a certain time period due to the stream becoming unviewable because of the bad network conditions, so we automatically disconnect you.

In order to let you know when you’re in a zone where the signal strength of the network is low, we have added a signal icon with three tiers of colors. When pressing the icon, a popup is shown with extra details regarding your estimated network speed and network connection quality.

Why is there a size limit for uploading videos on the MyShop from inside C4Broadcaster?

C4Broadcaster’s main role is to enable broadcasters to stream and record their shows from anywhere. Videos uploaded from the application must have a maximum size of 100MB. Videos larger than that should be uploaded from the your device’s browser or from a PC.

Why can’t I see the chat, see viewers or notifications?

If the chat connection fails, you won’t be able to see chat messages, the viewers count or tips received. Keep an eye on the chat connection indicator on the main chat room.
Note that even in case the chat connection is down, the streaming is a separate component which can work in parallel.

Having problems logging in, what should I do?

Please make sure the credentials you are using are correct. If you receive a “Server is unreacheable error” then please follow the instructions in the error.
If you’re still having problems, please contact CAM4 support

Face masks and image filters are not available on my device

Not all devices support face masks and image filters. We are doing our best to support as many devices as possible.

Having issues with pairing/connecting my Lovense device

Please make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and the GPS sensor is active. If it still doesn’t work, then the device may not compatible with your phone

How can I silence, kick or ban someone from the chat?

The Moderation Popup can be opened by long-pressing on a chat message from a viewer. This will allow executing certain actions towards or against that user.
The supported actions are:

• Add as friend / Remove friend

• Add as favorite / Remove favorite

• Add as moderator / Remove moderator

• Silence / Unsilence

• Kick

• Ban

Additionally, the private show rating, the gold membership status and the avatar of the user are shown.

How can I contact customer support from the application?

Open the menu by sliding from left to right and click on the Customer Support item to open Intercom. From there, follow the steps needed to open a chat with a customer support representative.

How can give feedback on the application?

We always welcome feedback from our users and our application is tailored on their needs. Opening the Intercom from the menu is the simplest and fastest way to talk to a CAM4 representative and propose your ideas!

How can I access account management features such as the broadcaster dashboard via C4 Broadcaster?

The menu allows you to navigate between sections of the application. In order to access it, swipe from left-to-right.

The menu gives you the ability to access: Your broadcaster dashboard Manager your documentation Upload a video (max limit. 100MB) Handle your incoming friend requests Contact support via Intercom FAQ Start the tutorial Logout

How can I see the insights of my broadcasts?

Open the menu by sliding from left to right and click on the Broadcaster’s Dashboard item. It will open the broadcaster dashboard and from there you can go to the Insights Tab

My camera preview is too dark, what can I do?

If your camera preview is too dark, swipe right-to-left and toggle the “Increase camera brightness” option. This should allow the camera to capture more frames while reducing the framerate of the video. Recommended for usage in dark environments

I have updated my application and it doesn’t work anymore

If after an update, you are experiencing issues with the application, please contact the CAM4 support so we can address this issue as quickly as possible and offer you a solution for the best experience.

How do I turn off my microphone?

Swipe from the right of the screen to open the menu, then turn the microphone toggle off. If the option is not present then unfortunately it is not possible for your device.

Can I set a moderator from C4 Broadcaster?

Yes, long click on a user’s name will bring up the moderation popup. From there, you can add him as a friend/favourite or as a moderator.

Can I set a password for my room?

No, password-protected private rooms are not available on C4 Broadcaster

How can I have my viewers’ chat messages translated?

To enable the Chat Translator on C4Broadcaster, go to the Settings page and look at the Chat Settings category.

You can enable the chat translator by pressing on the toggle on the row.

To change the translator language, select the desired one from the languages list

Streaming tips:

The network conditions are key to a good streaming experience. Wi-Fi is usually recommended since it’s more stable than an indoor mobile data connection. Also, keep an eye on the signal state of the network, going too far from the router or going in certain places where the signal is low, might disrupt the streaming experience both for you and your viewers.

Lightning is another key component to a good streaming experience. Usage of the device’s flashlight is recommended in dark rooms or environments, as well as turning on the Increase camera brightness.

Keeping the device steady will also contribute to a good experience. Using phone stands or selfie sticks might prove useful.

If you own an eligible Samsung device, you can use Your Phone app to mirror your screen onto your PC.

 

 

In order to pair up your Lovense device with C4Broadcaster, you need to do the following steps:

• Press and hold the power button on your Lovense device

• Open up C4Broadcaster, go to the Settings page and click on the Lovense toggle

• A popup will appear with devices found around your mobile phone

• Click on the device you want to pair. A notification will appear on top once the pairing has been successful.
  
  

  Note:

  After an initial pairing, each time you will start the Lovense device after entering C4Broadcaster, it will be automatically connected to your phone

   

As of version 6.5.0 (released February 2022), we have added the ability to use C4 Broadcaster as an External Encoder. This means you can benefit from using the powerful camera of your mobile device while interacting with your viewers via the broadcast window on your PC. This works in the same way as if you were using OBS, but without the setup that would be required there to get it to work.

In order to do this, please follow these 3 simple steps:

• Start C4Broadcaster and press on the external encoder button next to the regular Start Broadcast button.
  
  
  
  

• Navigate to https://cam4.com and click on Broadcast. In the Broadcast Window, switch to the External Encoder tab. The camera preview from your mobile phone should appear in the player.
  
  

• Press the Start Broadcast button in the Broadcast Window and have fun.
  
  
  

  You can now use your mobile device to move around while managing your room through the broadcast window.

  • Place the mobile phone anywhere you desire, forget about cables, external cameras or carrying your laptop from room to room

  • Make good use of the quality of your phone cameras. If your network connection and device supports it, you can stream in FullHD resolution from your device

  • Avoid the potential painful OBS or any 3rd party software configuration

  • If your wi-fi connection is sketchy, you can always switch to mobile data (4G/5G) in order to provide a better experience for your viewers

  When finishing your show, remember to close both the Broadcast Window and also stop the stream from C4Broadcaster

  Note:
  While streaming in External Encoder mode, viewer interactions and some features are disabled on C4Broadcaster. They are available in the Broadcast Window

   

   

Can’t see or use your camera and microphone set up in CAM4
Streaming 2.0?

Please make sure that you are logged into Cam4 and can access
Streaming 2.0 tab in the Broadcast window

I get a message that my camera or microphone is disabled / No camera or microphone appears on my CAM4 Streaming 2.0 broadcast page.

• The camera and/or microphone are disabled in your browser. Please
  enable them by clicking the “Allow” button near the address/URL bar to allow cam access for the site – Select Continue allowing / Allow -> Done – and then refresh the page.

or from browser settings

• Chrome
• Opera – Camera and microphone

Please note: This may require a browser restart rather than just a page refresh as other tabs or browser windows may interfere with the change

Your camera and/or your microphone could be in use by another app. In many cases, your browser might not be able to access them directly if they are already in use. To fix this please close any other tabs/browsers or applications that are currently using your camera
( Tip: your camera in use indicator is lit before reaching the CAM4 website it generally indicates something else is using your cam.)

 

Problems streaming on more than one platform.

You may experience issues trying to broadcast on multiple platforms while using streaming 2.0.  If this is an issue you will need to create a virtual cam while only using one physical cam. The most common option would be to use the combination of OBS + OBs browser plugin. This will give you an additional cam in the dropdown list of an OBS virtual cam

1. 1. Install OBS Studio. It can be downloaded here, instructions for auto-configuration can be found here
   2. Install OBS Virtual cam based on your platform. Windows, Mac, Linux. Please note for Windows this will require a system restart to complete the installation.
   3. Open OBS Studio
      • Select Tools / VirtualCam in the main OBS Studio window
      • Press the Start button, then close the dialog
      • Open your browser and choose OBS-Camera as your webcam.
      • You don’t need to press Start Streaming in OBS, but you need to have the proper settings for sources in OBS ( Camera and Microphone)
      • Start Streaming on CAM4 using Streaming 2.0 or External Encoder tab.

If you are entering into a private show on another platform while you are live on CAM4, we have added a Solo Private Show feature. This allows you to start a private show with no viewer which

• Gives you privacy for the show
• Keeps your directory position and viewers on CAM4
• Offers an increase in your revenue by having spy viewers

The options for this appear in the lower left of your broadcast window after clicking on the Settings cogwheel as shown below

To end the Solo Private, click the End button located at the lower right corner of your broadcast window

 

 

Struggling to build an audience?

Just logged on and want to kickstart your show?

Now you can BOOST your room higher in the directory for just 25 tokens! The boost will last 5 minutes. If you have not added 10 unique viewers within that period the time will extend to a maximum of 30 minutes so you can gain those viewers and increase your rank once the boost period ends

How it Works: 

You will now notice the new BOOST button on your screen after starting a LIVE broadcast.

Boosted broadcasters will be evenly distributed among the top 25% of all cams based on their ranking against each other. So the lower your ranking the more positions you will gain using Boost

Click on the “Boost Now” button to start the feature.

 

It costs 25 tokens to BOOST yourself for a full 5 mins.

When you click on “Proceed” the cost of the BOOST will be deducted from your CAM4 account and your cam will be re-positioned on the directory page. 

What Happens when BOOST starts?

1. You will see a message in your chat letting you know who purchased the boost.
2. There is a bar on your broadcast window that will slowly fill up as the time runs out. 
3. The BOOST button is now inactive, this means you cannot click on it. The text has also changed to read” Boost Active” and includes a count down. 

What Happens When the BOOST ends?

 

1. The button will say “Boost” again become active enabling you to click on it again.
2. You will see a message in the chat window that will tell you that the BOOST has ended and display how many viewers you gained during that BOOST.
3. Your directory position will change, but not necessarily back to your original position – because your new position will reflect increases in your viewers due to the boost.

Viewers can BOOST you too!!

Viewers are always looking for ways to support their favorite broadcasters. Why not encourage them to use the Boost feature on you?  With their help, boosting can really make a difference in your performance and exposure on CAM4.