Important Note: StreamElements Live is no longer receiving updates and has been officially discontinued. We recommend exploring alternative solutions for your mobile streaming needs.
Purpose:
This article provides an overview of StreamElements Live, an Android app designed for easy IRL streaming. It includes essential features, settings, and FAQs.
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.