My friend lives across the country and we're both going to the same festival next month. We want to find each other in the crowd but also thought it'd be cool to stream parts of it to each other in real-time. What apps or methods actually work well for this without killing your phone battery?
The battery drain is real at festivals, so I'd suggest using something lightweight like FaceTime or WhatsApp video rather than full streaming apps - they're way more efficient and you'll actually be able to keep your phones alive for finding each other. If the signal gets sketchy (which it does at crowded events), try switching to just voice calls or messaging with photos instead of live video. Bring a portable charger honestly, that's the game changer. Some festivals have decent wifi in certain areas too, so scope that out when you arrive and you can use data more sparingly during the actual performances.
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