Ping is a video conferencing platform built with the needs of the live streaming industry in mind. Ping.gg makes it easy to invite guests to be part of your live stream without having to cobble something together using every app in the kitchen sink, a bit of crazy glue, and determination. One way to think about Ping.gg is that it's like what Zoom could be if rebuilt from the ground up, specifically with streamers and creatives in mind. To make a long story short, Ping provides streamer-friendly multi-person video conferencing that's low latency and high resolution.
Why Use Ping.gg
There are lots of reasons why to use Ping.gg, but let's start with the most obvious one; it's easy. You can embed Ping URLs as a browser source in OBS. This makes it easy to invite multiple guests and create an environment where amazing things can happen. Also, you don't have to compromise on quality when you use Ping. The product's latency rate is typically under ⅓ of what you would experience using a competitor's service. You don't have to worry about drop frames and awkward pauses when you're in the middle of hosting an interview, a roast, or a game of D&D with very fast talkers.
In addition, Ping comes with a clear, crisp video that allows all participants to stream at 720 but if you need something higher, say 1080p, that's just an email away. Using Ping is simple; all you have to do is sign up for an account on Ping. gg pricing is reasonable, and there's also a seven-day free trial, so you can test it out to see just how game-changing it is before committing.
Where Does Cal Come In?
So, you now know what Ping is; you might be wondering what does Cal.com have to do with it? Similar to how Ping.gg makes it easy to share your stream, Cal.com makes it easy to coordinate schedules. When you share a Cal.com link with a guest, they can instantly see your availability and book a time to connect that works for both of you. This conveniently eliminates having to participate in table tennis, back and forth, cross-comparing schedules. Cal's Ping app allows you to set the meeting location as a Ping.gg URL, which removes one more roadblock and keeps things simple. Also, in case you're wondering what exactly Cal is we're an open-source scheduling infrastructure platform that's privacy-friendly, white-label compatible, and minimalistic. Cal makes it super easy to book guests for your live stream. In short, we're super customization friendly.
Select the install button in the upper right-hand corner
Go to your events page
Select an event you want to edit
Scroll down to location
Select Ping.gg
Add your Ping.gg link
Finally, select update to save your changes.
As you can see, using Cal.com with Ping.gg is a straightforward process. It's also one of the best things you can do to streamline your workflow. This means you're spending less time figuring out how to set things up and more time doing what you love.
