With the times when it was only a video game streaming platform behind us, Twitch is now home to many different types of content. Live streaming on Twitch isn’t too demanding on a novice. You can go from having some basic gear and general computer literacy to having your content live streamed on Twitch in a matter of minutes.
There are few ways in which you can stream to Twitch. They are given below.
How to live stream to Twitch from a desktop computer
1. Have an idea about the content you want to stream.
2. Gather, connect, and set up your gear.
3. Before you start setting up your streaming software, make sure all the hardware you need is connected.
4. Connect your webcam and microphone to your computer.
5. You can Install the following software and connect it to Twitch.
- OBS Studio — The top choice for many novice content creators, OBS Studio is a free, open-source streaming software with cross-platform compatibility.
- Streamlabs OBS — The Streamlabs version of OBS has some great features that might help you monetize your channel. It’s only available on Windows, though.
- XSplit — A common solution for broadcasters who want to try out paid software, it only shines if you’re willing to invest in the paid version.
- vMix — Consider this option when you decide you’re ready to become a pro streamer.
6. OBS Studio will be the best choice out of all the software.
7. In OBS Studio head to File > Settings > Stream.
8. Choose “Twitch” as your service.
9. Then either connect your Twitch account to OBS Studio or connect Twitch using the stream key.
10. If you connect your Twitch account to OBS Studio you’ll just need the login information for your Twitch account.
11. If you connect using the stream key you should head over to Twitch, go to Settings > Channel and Videos, and copy the primary stream key you see there. Paste it into OBS, and you’re done.
12. Add all the audio/video sources and visuals you plan to use.
13. If you cannot recognize the audio source, you can go to File > Settings > Audio and find the devices you want to use for audio.
14. As far as video sources go, you’ll see the “sources” field in OBS Studio’s main panel.
15. By clicking on the “+” button, you’ll open a menu that lets you add a variety of sources, including games, your desktop, web pages, images, and text files.
Find the streaming settings that work for you.
The streaming settings you’ll want for Twitch will greatly depend on the available upload bandwidth, the power of your encoder, and the type of content you want to broadcast.
How to stream to Twitch from a PS4
1. Set up your PS4 for live streaming.
2. Ensure HDCP is disabled.
3. You’ll find this option under Settings > System.
4. You’ll need to turn it on when watching content from services such as Netflix on your PS4. When streaming, it should be off.
5. Then to Set up your device, go to Settings > Devices you can find options for audio devices as well as the PlayStation Camera.
6. This is where you can adjust levels for your microphone or headset.
7. Set up audio sharing.
8. When you launch the game, press the “share” button on the controller and go to Sharing and Broadcast Settings > Broadcast Settings > Advanced Settings > Audio Sharing Settings.
9. This way you’ll enable the sound from your microphone to be broadcast.
10. Then Enable the chat.
11. Go to the Sharing and Broadcast Settings > Broadcast Settings > Advanced Settings, you can check the “Display Messages to Spectators and Spectators’ Comments” to enable the chat.
12. Connect your PS4 to the Twitch account.
13. When you click the “share” button on your controller, you’ll see the option to broadcast gameplay.
14. PS4 will then ask which platform you want to use, and after selecting Twitch, you’ll need to connect the console to the account.
15. You can connect the account by:
- Scanning a QR code you’ll see on your screen, or
- Going to twitch.tv/activate from a computer or smartphone and entering the code you’ll see on your screen.
16. After you’ve connected the console to Twitch, you’ll be able to pick a title for the stream, enable the camera if you have it connected, and select the output quality.
17. When you’re done with that, you’ll be ready to start broadcasting to Twitch from your PS4.
How to stream to Twitch from Xbox
1. Install the Twitch app.
2. Connect the Twitch app to your account.
3. You’ll get a six-digit code you’ll have to enter manually at twitch.tv/activate
4. Then head over to Settings > Account > Privacy and Online Safety > Xbox Live Privacy > View Details and Customize.
5. Then go to Game Content and allow the “You can broadcast gameplay” and “You can share content made using Kinect or another camera” options.
6. In Online Status and History, select “Everybody” under “Others can see if you’re online.”
7. Create a title and start broadcasting.
How to stream to Twitch from a smartphone
1. Download and install the Twitch app.
2. Log in to the app.
3. Press your profile image button in the upper left-hand corner.
4. Press the “go live” button.
5. Give your stream a name.
6. Select one of the content categories from the dropdown menu.
7. Pick the camera you want to use.
8. Share a link to your stream via apps you have on your phone.
9. Press the “start stream” button, and you’ll be online.
