Learn how to go live on Amazon using Firework’s Business Portal with stream details from the Amazon Live Creator app.
Simulcast with Amazon Live
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Download and open the Amazon Live Creator app on your mobile device, then sign in using your Amazon account credentials.
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Tap the "+" button in the app to create a new livestream session.
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Enter the stream title, upload a thumbnail image, and select the products you want to feature during your livestream.
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Navigate to the Settings section within the app and tap on “Video Source.”
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Choose the “External camera” option as your video source.
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Tap “Get URL and stream key” to generate your Amazon RTMP URL and Stream Key. Copy both of these details.
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Now log into the Firework Business Portal .
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Go to the Livestream section in the portal and click on the option to create a new livestream event.
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Enter your event details, including the title, scheduled date and time, and a description for your audience.
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On the Livestream Event page, navigate to the Simulcast tab and select Amazon. This will prompt you to enter both your Stream URL and Stream Key.
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Paste the RTMP URL and Stream Key from the Amazon Live Creator app into the corresponding fields in the Firework dashboard.
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Finalize the event setup, then click “Go Live” from within the Firework Business Portal when you’re ready to begin streaming.
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Keep the Amazon Live Creator app open on your mobile device to monitor the stream and ensure the broadcast is live on Amazon.
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Your livestream will now be visible on Amazon Live.
Important Points to Remember When Simulcasting to Amazon Live
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You must be an approved Amazon Influencer or Brand registered seller
Only eligible creators can stream on Amazon Live. Apply via the Amazon Influencer Program if not already enrolled. -
Use the Amazon Live Creator App (iOS only)
You can only start the stream on Amazon via their iOS app — it's mandatory to initiate the broadcast from there even if you're simulcasting through another platform. -
Create your livestream in the app first
Inside the app, click “+” to create a new livestream, select your products, title the stream, and get the RTMP server URL and stream key. -
Start Amazon Live broadcast first
Start your stream inside the Amazon Live app before going live from Firework otherwise, Amazon will not display your stream. -
Use a stable, high-speed internet connection
Amazon recommends an upload speed of at least 5 Mbps to maintain a stable 720p/1080p stream. -
Follow Amazon Live’s tech specs
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Format: RTMP
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Bitrate: 2.8 Mbps
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Resolution: 720 x 1280
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Frame rate: 30 fps
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Audio: AAC, 128 kbps minimum
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Avoid static or inactive screen
Amazon may automatically end the stream if there is no activity for a long time (e.g., silence, paused video, black screen). -
Streams are monitored
Violating Amazon Live’s guidelines (e.g., low quality, unrelated content, copyright violations) may result in termination or account suspension.