First WebRTC statistics in the World!
A few days ago, has been launched WebRTCStats with AddLive, UberConference, Drum, Symonics, Twelephone, Apidaze and Zingaya as a start. The purpose of this web site is to provide a clear vision of the usage of WebRTC by the end-users. So if you are a vendor of a WebRTC solution feel free to contact us and join the movement by sharing your statistics.
For this first edition of WebRTC Stats, the data comes from Bistri and are based on 1,500,000 minutes of video calls.
Video presenting Bistri ! Enjoy !
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
How to make a video call on Bistri
1. Select a contact on the left
2. Click on the green button
3. If it’s your first call or you didn’t got the Flash Player permission dialog, you should have to :
Allow bistri.com to access your camera & microphone.
Just Click on “Allow”, “Remember” and then “Close”.
If you can’t see yourself moving in the remote window (the small one), check your Audio/Video settings
If you want to try to make a video call using the future of Flash : WebRTC
this howto will help.
4. We’re connecting to your contact… (and searching the best channel for your peer connection)
Your contact will have a pop up to answer your Video Call… Of course he/she have the choice to Accept or Decline :(
5. Congrats ! You’re Video Chatting !
During the video call, several features let you :
All set, you’re now ready to have your first video call on Bistri.com !
If you still have troubles making video call, drop us a line, we’re here to help !
How to run the Bistri WebRTC Demo (Canary)
Dear Bisters,
Our dream is finally come true. 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 Canary is the first we are able to test as a Proof Of Concept. We worked really hard several weeks to implement the Video Call API the best we could, on our production platform.
We are really excited to let you try our implementation :)
Requirements :
1 - Download Google Chrome Canary
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, Canary 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.
Canary let you change the Camera / Microphone you will use for this video call :
At this moment, you can click on “Always allow this site to use this microphone and this camera”.
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.
Try the demo : http://bistri.com
and feel free to write a feedback : http://support.bistri.com
Developer : Aurélien Hiron http://bistri.me/aurelien
Credits : WebRTC, IETF Rtcweb Working Group, W3C WebRTC API, WebGL
Bisters of the month : Pauline & Philippe
Pauline and Philippe, from Paris, France are our new Bisters of the month.
I asked them a few questions.
When did you start to use Bistri ?
We started to use Bistri in January 2012 because Pauline started to work in the east of France during the week.
How do you use bistri?
We mainly use Bistri for personal video calls during the week. It’s the most pleasant way to keep contact as a family!
What do you like about bistri? Why are you using Bistri more than another service ?
Bistri is intuitive, fast and reliable. It works even with low connection speed (the HD video quality option is useful). Compared to other services, Pauline doesn’t need to launch a specific software (no always available in hotels), she just has to connect to the internet!
We also like to have fun with the different video effects, check it out here!
What new feature would like Bistri to develop to make your life easier?
The iOS Application.
Share your love for Bistri and be our next bister of the month !!
Anne-Laure,
Community Manager.
New design on the way for Bistri
Dear Bisters,
We would like to give you a sneak peek of the new design we are currently working on.
This new design will be out next month!
Do not hesitate to let us know what you think about this!
Anne-Laure,
Community Manager.
New release : Take a screenshot of your Biscall
Dear Bisters,
New features are being released faster and faster on Bistri!
We are very excited to announce the launch of an important new functionality for Bistri : the possibility to take a screenshot of your conversation during your Biscall.
How can I take a screenshot on Bistri ?
During your biscall, you can simply click on the new “camera” icon : 
Press the “Take snapshot” button to take a picture :
If you like the picture, you can click on “Save”! Otherwise, you can take another screenshot with the “Retry” button.
Don’t forget you can use the “video effects” button to make some funny screenshots!
Once the screenshot saved, a link will appear in your chat conversation, allowing you and your callee to open a new page with the 2 pictures.
A pop up will also appear so you can copy the link and share it on Facebook and Twitter.
Click here to see our screenshot : Here is our picture
What can I do with this picture ?
You can comment and share this picture with your Facebook account.
You can also share this link on your twitter account.
To download the picture on your computer, you can right-click on it with your mouse and simply click on “save as”, like any other file.
Try it now on Bistri.com !
Anne-Laure
Bistri Community Manager
New release : file sharing on Bistri
Dear Bisters,
A new release means a new feature, and we are proud to deliver a new functionality that allows you to share files through Bistri.
How can I share a file ?
During a conversation on Bistri, you can simply click on the «send file» button at the bottom right of the chat and select a file on your computer.
A link will be automatically shared with your callee, allowing him to visualize the file you are sending in a new window in his browser.
What can I share ?
You can share any types of files on Bistri (images, documents…).
The only prerequisite is that the file can’t be larger than 10 Mb (for now…)
Plus…
Send your file to anybody !
- copy/paste the link anywhere
- works with your social/IM contacts (Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, Live Messenger, XMPP, etc…)
Even if your contact is offline, he will be notified by email that you’ve tryed to reach him. As soon as he is back on Bistri, he can download your file (24h max after your upload it).
Anne-Laure
Bistri Community Manager
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New release : a wizard for Christmas !
The last version of Bistri comes with a brand new wizard !
As you reconnect on bistri.com, you will see the 2 last steps of the Bistri Wizard, that helps you configure your computer, to let you enjoy the best video and chat experience.
Bistri Wizard : Video / audio Test
- Select the right audio input, that makes the orange jauge move on the right of the window when you talk.
- Select the video input.
- When the following Adobe Flash Pop-up Window appears, click on ALLOW, then REMEMBER :
As you click on CLOSE, your face should appear in that window, tada :o)
Later, anytime you need to modify your configuration, just click on “Video test” on the top right of the Bistri Web App.
Bistri Wizard : Connect with your existing accounts
6 gateways are available at the moment :
- Two of them use oAuth : you just have to confirm on the original service that you allow Bistri access your account (Facebook, Windows Live Messenger),
- Four of them require your login / pwd (Google, Yahoo, XMPP, VKontakte).
Or course you can link you Bistri account with ALL these external accounts at the same time. To proceed, just select the service you want to add by clicking on the right logo.
oAuth mode (Facebook) :
login/password mode :
