ニコニコ生放送

It is a viewing / live distribution application for Nico Nico Live Broadcasting.
Through features such as comments, games, and gifts that direct the screen, everyone can enjoy broadcasting.
It's free and you don't need to register an account to broadcast, watch anime broadcasts, and watch professional baseball games.

[Features of the app]
◆ No account registration required
Anyone can watch live streams and programs (live broadcast, time shift).
A NicoNico account will be issued automatically when the app is installed, so even those who do not have a NicoNico account can easily use it.
* You can also log in with your existing NicoNico account.

◆ Gift function
In live programs, you can give a "gift" to the broadcaster you want to support.
Not only does giving a gift make the broadcast lively, it also adds to the broadcaster's creator encouragement score.
Creator incentive scores can be exchanged for cash or Nico Nico points.
* Programs that use the gift function can only be broadcast by premium members.
* In order to receive the Creator Encouragement Score, you need to register to participate in the Creator Encouragement Program after the program ends.
* A cash application is required to exchange the creator incentive score for cash. There are certain conditions for application.

◆ Abundant material that excites broadcasting
In addition to displaying comments on the video, you can use a wide variety of "news" to liven up the broadcast together, such as games where viewers and broadcasters can play against each other, drawing functions, mosaic functions, and so on.

◆ Citation function
You can also "quote" videos and other programs into your broadcast to introduce, live, or use as background music.

◆ Multi-camera distribution
You can use your smartphone as a sub camera by launching this app while broadcasting a program from your PC.
* This function is limited to premium members.

◆ Capture delivery
You can easily deliver the screen of your smartphone as it is.
You can enjoy the live performance of smartphone games and chat broadcasts using SNS while watching the comments.
* Depending on some devices and running apps, the capture distribution function may not work properly.

◆ Virtual live distribution
Virtual live distribution is a function that can be distributed using VRM (3D model) data.
By combining with the voice changer function, you can distribute as various 3D characters.
* Cooperation with THE SEED ONLINE (external service) is required.

◆ Time shift function
With the "time shift" function, you can watch the missed live program even after the broadcast ends.
You can watch the reserved program until one week after the end of the broadcast.
* Premium members can watch time-shifted programs even if they have not made a reservation.
* Up to 10 time-shift reservations can be registered for general members and up to 30 for premium members.

◆ Chasing playback
Even while watching a live program, you can return to the scene you missed and watch it.
* This function is limited to premium members.

◆ High-quality playback support / automatic image quality selection function
You can watch programs (live broadcast, time shift) at a maximum of 3 Mbps.
It also has an automatic image quality selection function, so you can watch with the optimum image quality according to the communication environment.
* Only premium members can watch in high quality during some hours.

◆ Background playback
Even if the app is in the background, you can continue to play the program (live broadcast / time shift).
* This function is limited to premium members.

◆ Multi-window viewing
You can browse other apps and browsers while watching programs (live broadcast / time shift) and videos.
* This function is limited to premium members.

◆ Change playback speed
You can change the playback speed from 2.0x to 0.5x while watching or chasing a time-shifted program.

◆ Resume playback
The app remembers how far you watched the time-shifted program, so you can watch it later.

◆ Follow
If you follow your favorite user, you will be notified by push notification of information such as the start of the program.

◆ Cruise program
A "cruise program" is a program that patrols videos and programs on a specific theme, such as popular videos and live broadcast programs.
The content to be patrolled is selected based on the user's vote, so you can enjoy it with everyone who is watching.

◆ Other features
・ Read aloud comments at the time of delivery
・ Comment NG setting
・ Comment posting history
・ Save search settings
* Some functions are limited to premium members.

[Notes]
◆ Required operating environment
Android OS 5.0 and above

◆ Terminals that cannot use the distribution function
https://qa.nicovideo.jp/faq/show/11624?site_domain=nicocas

◆ Content that cannot be viewed
Some programs cannot be viewed from this app.
Please watch from Nico Nico Live Broadcasting for PC / smartphone.
The programs that can be viewed will be gradually expanded.
https://qa.nicovideo.jp/faq/show/11861?site_domain=nicocas