Get ready to see a ton of 360-degree videos in your Newsfeed. Facebook now allows anyone to stream 360-degree videos to their Page or profile, provided they have the right camera.
Facebook first rolled out 360-degree videos last year, but only on a select few pages. Starting today, even your grandma will be able to broadcast 360-degree live videos.
Facebook will also support spatial audio for 360 broadcasts.
This audio format allows listeners to hear the sound in 360 degrees – in other words, as if they were actually there. There are currently no cameras that support spatial audio for live 360 video natively, but Facebook says that ambisonic microphones will work just fine.
Some cameras allow you to see reactions and comments within your livestream. There are several devices that support the feature, such as the latest Samsung Gear 360, or Insta360 and professional cameras, such as the Nokia Ozo.
Live 360 videos are now available for all Facebook profiles and pages.
