Setting up Window Sockets

Updated August 01, 2024 07:47

This object can broadcast images of an actual office or event venue into the space and enable two-way communication.

Eligible plans

It is available as a paid option in the following plans:

Team
Business

設置方法

1. Refer to Setting Space Objects and set the basic items.

*For space object type, select "Window Socket".

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2. Select "Broadcast Mode" ON/OFF

Video is also distributed outside the range of the window socket .
If you turn on the Broadcast mode and install a window socket while multiple windows are displayed at the same time, the load on the video processing of the device being used will increase and it may not function properly. When installing a window socket, please pay attention to the installation interval and Broadcast mode settings.

OFF

The image is only broadcast within the range of the window socket .

*Audio from a window socket will only reach within the range of the window, regardless of whether the setting is on or off.

3. Register your device using the + button next to "Devices"

Name: Enter any name, such as the name of the distribution device or distribution location.
Password (optional): Set this if you want to require a password when accessing the distribution URL from the device.

*It is possible to register one or two devices to one Windows socket.

4. Adjust the "Tilt" in the XY direction

It can be set in the range of -60° to 60°.

X Angle

Y Angle

5. Select "Range"

Selects the range of objects. This setting can also be changed in the space .

6. Click "Save"

Start of distribution

1. Customize Space → Click the "Add/Edit Space Object" button

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2. Click on the window socket you created

3. Get the link using one of the following methods:

Copy the distribution URL using the copy button on your device

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Click on the three dots on your device to display the QR code.

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4. Access the link from the distribution device

If you have set a password, enter it and click "Login".

5. Allow the browser to use the camera and microphone
Check the site permissions of the web browser

6. Set up your camera and microphone and click "Enter"

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Your microphone and camera will be on when you start streaming, so please switch them on and off as needed.

You can also change the camera/audio settings by clicking the gear button.

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Communication with users

The window of a Windows Socket object will display the following order: Windows Socket device, connected users, and non-connected users within range of the Windows Socket. Users with their microphones turned on will be displayed first.

When users connect the window socket	The connected avatar will be displayed.
When users move within range of the window socket	The moved user will be displayed semi-transparently.
When users connect the window socket and turn on the camera	The camera image will be displayed.
When users connect the window socket and turns on the microphone	The user's voice is received by the broadcasting device.

Editing and Deleting Registered Devices

Click on the three dots that appear next to the device and choose to edit or delete it.