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How to run the Bistri WebRTC Demo with Chrome 21

P2P Video Calls in the browser, with no plugin nor flash at all ! A real standard solution, IETF, W3C working hard hand-in-hand.

Google implementation in Chrome can be tested by anyone on Bistri. This is how to make it work :

Requirements :

1 - If you dont have it, download Google Chrome

if you have Chrome, check your version by typing “chrome://chrome/” in the address bar, it must be > 21.0.1180.89.

2 - Modify the Chrome Settings :

Now you are ready to test WebRTC

4 - Make a video call with anybody on Bistri, who would like to test WebRTC with you guys.

He/she will have to setup is computer the same way as you just did.

If you want to try the demo on your own, just open an incognito window :
Use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows, Linux and Chrome OS) and ⌘-Shift-N (Mac)

and copy/paste your Bistri Link to be reached in this incognito window. Your Bistri Link is displayed when your click on “Invite” on the right side of the header on Bistri.

5 - When you receive an incoming call, Chrome let you choose the Webcam and the micro you like to use on the top-right of the screen.

Then click on “Allow”

As the video call starts, don’t forget to click on “Autorize” on the top bar.

If everything is fine on your computer, you will see this desktop notification :

After a few seconds, tada !

You will see the WebRTC logo on the right.

If you click on “Video effects”, you will enjoy several HTML5 Live Video Effets :)

You can also enjoy the quality of the HTML5 Full Screen Mode, and make some snapshots :

Click on “Take snapshot” :

Ready? Make your best smile, 3-2-1

Tada !

If you like your snapshot, click on “Save” : 

Now you can share your snapshot on Facebook, Twitter, or just send the link via email / SMS…

and feel free to write a feedback : http://support.bistri.com