Want to start an IRL stream with ease? StreamElements Live, an Android app, is perfect for you! Ensure a stable connection, configure the app, and you’re ready to go. Here’s how to set up your stream:
Main Menu Overview
Access the main menu via the three-line hamburger icon in the top left corner. It includes various stream settings, app options, and functions:
Stream Settings
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Video Options:
- Resolution: Adjusts the stream resolution.
- Bitrate: Adjusts the stream bitrate.
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Live Streaming Options:
- Auto Mute: Automatically mutes stream audio during phone calls.
- Keep Screen On: Prevents the phone screen from locking automatically.
Additional Options
- Join Our Discord Server: Link to the StreamElements Discord for support.
- Open Source Licenses: Information on open-source libraries used in the app.
- Sign Out: Log out of StreamElements and your Twitch/YouTube account.
StreamBar Overlay
The StreamBar overlay at the top of the StreamElements Live app provides crucial information for your stream:
- Live Indicator: Shows whether your stream is offline or live.
- Connection Bars: Displays the phone’s connection quality.
- Upload Rate: Shows the app’s current upload bandwidth when available.
- Viewer Count: Displays the current number of concurrent viewers.
- Follower Count: Shows the current number of followers.
This overlay helps you monitor essential metrics to ensure a smooth streaming experience.
Audience View Section
The Audience View section in StreamElements Live lets you adjust and test various stream aspects:
- Alert Box Preview: Test your alerts within the app to check their size and position.
- Alert Box Enabled: Enable or disable alerts, and choose whether only you see them or if they appear on stream.
- Stream Title: Change your stream’s title and category.
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The Streamer View section provides options that are visible only to the streamer:
- Show/Hide Events: Toggle the visibility of your stream’s Activity Feed.
- Show/Hide Chat: Toggle the visibility of your stream’s Twitch/YouTube chat.
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Camera Section
The Camera section is the first section you see when opening the StreamElements Live app. It includes the following options:
- Switch: Toggle between the front and back cameras.
- Mute Audio: Mute your microphone.
- Mute Video: Hide your camera feed.
Features
- Change Orientation: Lock the phone's orientation to portrait or landscape, and switch between these options.
- Flash: Turn on the phone’s flash bulb to use as a flashlight.
FAQ
This FAQ is subject to updates. Check back regularly for the latest information!
Q: How do I edit my app’s overlay?
A: Upon connecting with the app, a new overlay labeled "Mobile" is created in your StreamElements account. You can edit this overlay like any other. Ensure the automatically generated name is not changed manually.
Q: Why does the camera appear squashed/stretched?
A: Some phones may show slight distortion in the camera preview due to aspect ratio management, but this distortion does not appear on the stream itself.
Q: Is this app replacing Ace Live Streaming?
A: No, Ace Live Streaming is not supported by us and is no longer in use.
Q: Is there an iPhone StreamElements Live app?
A: Not at the moment.