If you're looking for an easy and fun way to watch and interact with Asian live streamers, BIGO LIVE is an excellent choice — available for free on the Play Store for Android (and also on the App Store for iOS) — and you can download it below to get started!
Bigo Live - Live Streaming
What is BIGO LIVE?
BIGO LIVE is a global live streaming platform that allows you to watch streamers from around the world, including many from Asia, interact through chat, video calls, virtual gifts, and even participate in live battles (PK) between streamers.
Main features
See below a summary of the most interesting features:
- Exploring live streams by categories like chatting, dancing, singing, games and more.
- Real-time interaction with live chat, sending virtual gifts to support streamers and thus attract attention.
- Live calls, such as:
- Multi-guest Live: Gather up to 11 people in the same broadcast, play games or chat.
- Live Audio (Live Voice Chat): Join voice conversations without showing your face.
- Live PK (player knockout): competition between streamers, with fun challenges and penalties for the loser.
- Easy transmission: Users can also “go live” with one tap, via video or audio.
Android and iOS compatibility
BIGO LIVE is available for Android on the Play Store and iOS on the App Store, offering broad compatibility and easy access to users across different devices.
How to use — practical step by step
Although the statement asks for a “step-by-step guide on how to use it to recover photos”, this seems to be a mistake, since BIGO LIVE does not have photo recovery functionality (It's geared toward live broadcasts and interactions.) Instead, we'll show you how to use the app for its intended purpose: watch and interact with live streamers.
Step by step
- Install the app: Search for “BIGO LIVE” in the Play Store (or App Store) and tap “Install” or “Get”.
- Open the app and create an account with email or social networks.
- Choose a broadcast: Browse the feed or categories—you'll find options like music streamers, games, chat, and more.
- Interact live:
- Use the chat to send instant messages.
- Send virtual gifts to gain visibility with the streamer.
- Join calls:
- Start or join multi-person video streams (Multi-guest Live, up to 11 participants).
- Use the Live Voice Chat to voice chat with streamers or other users.
- Follow competitions: if a Live PK, keep an eye on the contest and see who wins — viewers influence the outcome with gifts or votes.
- Create your own broadcast: Tap “Go Live” and choose between audio, video, or group broadcasts.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Free to download and start using.
- Large global user base, including popular Asian streamers.
- Various forms of interaction, such as chat, audio, video and PK — ideal for those looking for a real connection.
- Supports high-quality broadcasts, varied categories and dynamic interaction.
Disadvantages
- In-app purchases: You can spend money on virtual gifts and VIPs.
- Content risks: As with any platform, you need to pay attention, especially when broadcasting sensitive content or using unknown profiles.
- Dependence on stable internet connection: Live broadcasts require good bandwidth to avoid crashes.
Free or paid?
THE download and basic use of BIGO LIVE are free. However, extra items, such as virtual gifts or VIP packages, may require in-app purchases.
Usage tips
- Explore popular categories to invite Asian streamers — try searching for useful tags or languages.
- Use virtual gifts sparingly, to attract attention without spending too much.
- Take advantage of voice chat features to interact without showing your face.
- Participate in PKs to have fun and see spontaneous moments between streamers.
- Create your own broadcasts with originality, if you want to gain followers.
- Track your time and expenses, as the live streaming environment can be engaging.
Overall app rating
Reviews on the Play Store
While we don't have exact rating data at this time, BIGO LIVE typically receives high ratings on both the Play Store and the App Store, with thousands of reviews — for example, on iOS, it has a rating of 4.5 with about 199.5 thousand reviews.
User experience
With its intensely interactive live streams, chat features, group calls, and gifting, many users find BIGO LIVE a dynamic and fun platform for connecting with creators and global communities.
Global relevance
With more than 350 million monthly active users in 2019 and continuous growth since then, BIGO LIVE has established itself as one of the largest live streaming platforms in the world.
Conclusion
THE BIGO LIVE is a free and accessible platform for those who want to watch, chat, and have fun with live streamers (including Asian ones). Its range of features—chat, calls, PKs, and more—offers a rich and engaging interactive experience. While there are optional in-app purchases, you can enjoy most of the features for free. If you're looking for live entertainment with real interaction, it's definitely worth downloading and trying!
