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Now you can stream live on Facebook from Messenger Rooms

In April, Facebook launched Messenger Rooms, a video conference platform for up to 50 participants simultaneously, so as not to lose ground in relation to Zoom, Microsoft Teams or even Google Meet. Now, Messenger Rooms allow you to start live streams, opening the door to multiple possibilities: from a live reading club to debates with experts, going through gymnastics classes or a simple meeting of friends.

In a statement, Facebook explains that it has noticed a growing trend of demand for live streams. The social network recorded a peak of livestreams worldwide, and in June, the number of transmissions made by pages doubled compared to the same period in 2019.

By combining Messenger Rooms with live streams, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg hopes to open a new communication channel in this period in which people remain on the sidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is possible to create a Room directly on Facebook or Messenger and invite a person to participate, even if they do not have an account on the social network. The host can transmit what is going on in his profile, on a page or group and invite whoever he wants.

The host controls live streaming, including where it can be shared, who can watch or be invited to participate. The social network indicates that whoever is invited to participate receives a notification first and can withdraw their participation at any time. In addition, the host can add or remove any participant at any time, as well as lock or unlock the Room during a broadcast.

As is already the case with transmissions via Facebook Live, the company can make a selection and review of the contents to ensure that the transmission complies with the Community Standards.