Welcome to the discussion on Streamate SM Broadcaster issues, specifically regarding buffering and freezing of browser pages. Many of our community members have encountered similar problems since the recent updates to the SM Broadcaster, leading to various degrees of disruption during streams. Below, you'll find a summary of the insights and potential solutions shared:
- Several users reported that their feeds are negatively impacted, experiencing periodic freezing and automatic page scrolls without user input.
- Attempts to address these issues through browser settings adjustments and updating display drivers have been made, with varying levels of success.
- One member queried about the operating system being used, indicating that the problem might be platform-specific. However, it was confirmed that the issue persists across different operating systems, including Windows 10.
- A creative workaround was shared by a community member who experienced similar freezing issues. By connecting a secondary, less sophisticated webcam and switching between the primary and secondary cameras upon encountering freezes, the issue was temporarily resolved. This suggests that the problem could be related to how SM Broadcaster interacts with certain webcams or hardware configurations.
- It was noted that the freezing tends to occur at regular intervals, approximately every 30-40 minutes, hinting at a possible systemic issue with the Streamate platform itself rather than individual user setups.
- The significant impact on CPU usage during these freezes was highlighted, with a shift from a stable 35% to 100%, indicating a potential resource management or compatibility problem within SM Broadcaster.
This summary reflects the collective experiences and troubleshooting efforts of our community members. If you're experiencing similar issues or have found alternative solutions, joining the conversation could provide further insights and assistance.