Video Flickering During Zoom to YouTube Live Stream

[Sasikumar]

Hi,

I’m experiencing a recurring issue while streaming a Zoom Meeting live to YouTube using the "Live on YouTube" feature.

Problem:
The video randomly flickers or flashes on and off (turns black for a few seconds and returns). This interrupts the live session and negatively impacts viewer experience.

Details:

Platform used: Zoom → Live on YouTube

Zoom version: 6.4.6

Device & OS: Windows 11 Dell G3 laptop

Internet Speed: 500 Mbps

Steps tried:

Checked and confirmed stable internet

Restarted system and Zoom before live

Closed all background apps

Repeated issue on different sessions

Is there any known compatibility issue between Zoom and YouTube Live, or recommended settings to avoid this flickering? Please advise any solutions.

Thank you!

[storyhub]

First, are you connecting via WiFi. Connection needs to be ethernet.

Is 500mbps download or upload bandwidth? If it is cable modem then most likely it is download speed and upload speed is probably 10-20mbps. Processing and streaming video is a CPU and GPU intensive function. Try just streaming some video to youtube using OBS studio to see if there is breakup. Dell G3 is an insufficient description of the computer. Some versions are not powerful enough (i5 processor). Your streaming bit rate may be set too high. Also see the following for insights

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0062284

If this works please click accept as a solution.

[Andrie_000]

Hi,

I have same issue, even after i switched to Ethernet. My internet connection are 160mbps/100mbps for upload/download. I just have this issue recently. I already tried using gaming laptops like Lenovo Legion, ASUS TUF with graphic optimizations, the issue still persist. So I think this is not an error from my laptops. Please if there is a settings or fixes that i miss, let me know.

[sathya-kavuturu]

Hi,
I am also facing the same issue from past 2 months. From zoom, I am doing custom live streaming to youtube.
For every 4-6 seconds, Youtube feed is flickering. I am using dedicated Ethernet connection and enough speed.
If anyone finds a solution, please let me know.

[MGSR]

Hello @sathya-kavuturu,

Kindly check if you're streaming to YouTube Live at 60 fps or using a resolution that doesn't match Zoom’s output:

• Configure YouTube Live to stream at 30 fps to align with Zoom’s native frame rate and avoid video sync or flickering issues.

• Ensure both Zoom and YouTube Live are set to the same resolution, ideally 720p or 1080p, for a consistent and stable video feed.

Let us know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

[MGSR]

Hello @sathya-kavuturu! Just following up regarding your concern. If you need further assistance, please let us know.