Guest setup & device check

When your guest opens the invite link, they land on a pre-flight screen where they can check their camera and microphone before joining your session. This helps avoid surprises once they are live.

What your guest sees

1. Camera preview — a live preview of their selected camera.
2. Microphone meter — a moving bar that shows their mic is picking up sound.
3. Device selectors — dropdowns to choose a different camera or microphone if they have more than one.
4. Display name — a field where they enter the name you will see in the studio.
5. Join as Guest — the button they click once they are ready.

What to tell your guest before they join

• Use the latest version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
• Close unused browser tabs and applications to free up memory.
• Use a quiet room. Background noise makes it harder for the audience to hear them.
• Wear headphones if possible — this prevents echo.

If a device is not working

• Make sure no other app is currently using the camera or microphone.
• Refresh the page and allow browser permissions when prompted.
• Try selecting a different device from the dropdown.
• If the problem persists, send them a new invite link and have them rejoin.

Good to know: Guests do not need an ApexStream account or any downloaded software. The entire experience runs in their browser.