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Neither Streamlabs Mobile nor Larix Broadcaster is confirmed by the cited official documentation to play a prerecorded video file from your phone as the source of a YouTube Live stream. Both are mobile live-streaming tools, but they are documented for live capture and encoder output—not local-file playback. If prerecorded video is essential, verify that the current app version explicitly supports file playback before relying on either one.
What each app is designed to do
Streamlabs Mobile: creator tools around a live broadcast
Streamlabs presents its mobile app as a way to stream live camera video or mobile gameplay, with creator-oriented features such as scenes, alerts, chat and widgets. Its mobile workflow supports selecting YouTube or a custom RTMP destination and setting stream information before going live. Those features do not establish that a video stored on the phone can be selected as the broadcast’s video source. Streamlabs Mobile
Larix Broadcaster: configurable live encoder
Softvelum describes Larix Broadcaster as a mobile app for live video and audio streaming. It supports protocols including RTMP/RTMPS and SRT, among others, and provides configurable publishing. The official material does not confirm that Larix Broadcaster can open a local video file and encode it as a live source. Larix Player is a separate app; its existence is not evidence of file playback in Broadcaster. Larix Broadcaster
Can either app stream a prerecorded video file?
The available official product and support documentation does not answer yes for either app. It describes camera capture, mobile-game capture, and live encoder output, but not selecting a local prerecorded file as input. Do not treat overlays, RTMP support, or the separate Larix Player app as proof of that capability.
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How their YouTube workflows differ
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Streamlabs documents connecting a YouTube account or configuring a custom RTMP destination, then adjusting broadcast settings such as bitrate and frame rate, choosing destination(s), and entering stream information such as title, description, thumbnail and privacy. Its current mobile multistreaming support article says multistreaming requires Streamlabs Ultra or rewards redemption. That describes a live mobile broadcast workflow; it does not confirm prerecorded-file input. Streamlabs: How to Multistream on Mobile
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At-a-glance comparison
| Question | Streamlabs Mobile | Larix Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Documented emphasis | Mobile creator workflow and integrated production features. Streamlabs | Live encoder with configurable publishing and multiple protocols. Softvelum |
| YouTube connection described | YouTube account/platform selection or custom RTMP destination. Streamlabs support | YouTube RTMP server URL and stream key entered in the Connection URL field. Softvelum documentation |
| Notable production features | Scenes, alerts, chat and widgets; mobile multistreaming requires Ultra or rewards redemption per the support article. Streamlabs support | RTMP/RTMPS and protocols including SRT; some advanced features may be premium and vary by platform. Softvelum |
| Local prerecorded-file input confirmed? | Not stated in the cited official documentation. Streamlabs | Not stated in the cited official documentation. Softvelum |
| Minimum OS stated on product page | iOS 14+ and Android 5.0+. Streamlabs | iOS 16.0+ and Android 7.0+. Softvelum |
Which should you choose?
- For a live camera or mobile-game stream with integrated creator tools: Streamlabs is the more creator-oriented option in its official feature descriptions.
- For a live encoder workflow where protocol and publishing configuration matter: Larix is the more encoder-oriented option, with documented RTMP/RTMPS and other transport support.
- For a prerecorded video file: neither is a safe recommendation based on the cited documentation alone. Confirm local media-file input in the current version, or choose a documented playback-and-encoder workflow instead.
Product features and minimum OS requirements can change. The cited product pages state the requirements above; check the current app-store listing for your device before installing. YouTube also controls live-stream activation and account eligibility, so consult its current encoder help for account-specific requirements, privacy options and stream-key handling.
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