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Setting Up Command-Triggered Text-to-Speech (TTS)

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Creator_Tools.pngIn addition to using StreamElements for sound effects and stream perks via the Loyalty system and Stream Store, you can engage your viewers by enabling them to trigger Text-to-Speech (TTS) directly through chat commands. This guide walks you through the setup process step-by-step.

 

Creating the Stream Perk Item

  1. Item Creation:

    • Navigate to the Stream Store in StreamElements.
    • Create a new item with customizable settings such as name, description, cost, and cooldown.
    • Set the item type to 'Stream Perk' and proceed to the next step.

Redemption Configuration:

  • Enable 'Redeemable via chat' and choose if it's accessible to subscribers only.
  • Assign a command name for the item.

Setting Up the Command

  1. Custom Command Creation:

Enhancing TTS Functionality:

  • For full message TTS, format the command as ${redeem tts ${1:}} to include the entire message typed after the command (e.g., !tts Hello my name is Bob).

 

Configuring the Overlay

  1. Overlay Setup:

    • Navigate to 'My Overlays' in StreamElements.
    • Create a new overlay or edit an existing one where you want to add the TTS functionality.
    • Add the 'Store Redemption' widget to your chosen overlay in the editor.

Widget Configuration:

  • Customize the 'Store Redemption' widget by removing default assets like video, sound, and text.
  • Enable Text-to-Speech in the widget settings and select your preferred TTS voice.

 

Testing and Final Adjustments 5. Testing Your Setup:

  • Save the overlay settings.
  • Test the setup by using !tts MESSAGE in your chat during a live stream to hear the TTS functionality.
  • If using a new overlay specifically for TTS, add it as a browser source in OBS; for existing overlays, save changes in StreamElements.

Additional Considerations:

    • Optimize your setup by using a dedicated overlay (browser source) solely for TTS to avoid duplicate alerts.
    • Initially test with commands enabled offline, but switch to online-only operation when ready for live streams.
    • Optionally, hide the TTS command from public view in your Stream Store.


 

 

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