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Re: Hangouts On Air - Getting started / FAQ


Joe Schmidt May 17, 2012 11:07 AM
Posted in group: Google+ Discuss
It is my understanding that all HOA's are public while the broadcast is active.  Once you close the on air hangout you can go to YouTube and change the privacy settings.  I hope there is an enhancement on the way that will allow one to limit who sees the live broadcast during the hangout.

I recently did an on air hangout with someone so that a five year old could share their birthday gifts.  It was really cute and I had used the on air feature so capture the session so that it could be shared with other family members.

All was fine until I received messages from a couple of folks I did not know who enjoyed the on air hangout.  

I sure hope that in the future I will be able to limit who sees the live broadcast to either those I invite or those with the link.  Either way I would have some control.

I love the concept, I just think it needs a little more security.

Thanks Google for continuing to amaze me with your new offerings.