BFA Stream

BFA Stream is a professional live streaming app designed for broadcasters, content creators, and field journalists who demand reliable, high-quality video delivery.

STREAMING PROTOCOLS • SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) — Low-latency streaming to any SRT receiver • RTMP / Enhanced RTMP — Stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and more • UDP — Local network testing and development

VIDEO ENCODING • Hardware-accelerated H.264 (AVC) and HEVC (H.265) encoding via VideoToolbox • HEVC uses ~40% less bandwidth than H.264 at the same quality • Enhanced RTMP support for HEVC streaming to YouTube and modern platforms • Ten quality presets from 480p to 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, with H.264 and HEVC variants and recommended bitrates per preset • Software encoder fallback when hardware acceleration isn't available for the chosen codec / resolution / frame rate combination • External UVC camera support

PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Picture-in-Picture streaming — keep your stream live while you check messages, look up notes, or reference another app on the same device • Background streaming — keeps streaming when the app is minimized • Virtual PTZ — pan and tilt within a higher-resolution capture window for on-the-fly framing without moving the phone • Front / rear camera switching with full manual controls (focus point, exposure, ISO, shutter, white balance, torch + level, autofocus, stabilization, video HDR) • Auto-reconnection with configurable exponential backoff • Low-power mode — dims screen during long streams to reduce heat • Real-time streaming statistics overlay

PRO SUBSCRIPTION (OPTIONAL) Upgrade to BFA Stream Pro for advanced features: • BFA Bond Network Bonding — Simultaneously uses WiFi and Cellular connections for rock-solid streaming in the field. Includes adaptive bitrate (ABR) that automatically adjusts quality based on network conditions. Choose between Turbo mode (low-latency aggregation) and Stability mode (packet duplication for maximum resilience). • Multi-phone bonding — Pair a second iPhone as a booster via QR code to add another uplink to your stream. Path-split statistics and fleet ABR keep both devices contributing in real time. • BFA Bond Remote Control — Drive your phone from the BFA Bond dashboard: start/stop streaming, switch cameras, change encoder presets, adjust manual camera controls, and operate virtual PTZ — all without touching the device. Pair by scanning a QR code. • BFA Studio Remote Control - Control your stream from BFA Studio hardware via QR-code pairing and WebSocket connection.

DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Bandwidth probing to determine optimal bitrate before going live • Per-path network statistics and buffer monitoring • File logging for troubleshooting and support • Clean, professional dark interface optimized for field use

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • BFA Stream Pro: $24.99/month • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions

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