{"id":17167,"date":"2022-02-27T10:20:41","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T10:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/27\/heres-how-you-can-start-streaming-on-twitch-with-just-a-smartphone\/"},"modified":"2022-02-27T10:20:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T10:20:41","slug":"heres-how-you-can-start-streaming-on-twitch-with-just-a-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/27\/heres-how-you-can-start-streaming-on-twitch-with-just-a-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s how you can start streaming on Twitch with just a smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Technology is ever-evolving. Smartphones today feature high RAM, top-of-the-line cameras, impressive refresh rates and long-lasting batteries. What I mean by that is smartphones today are more than capable of performing strenuous and power-hungry activities with ease \u2014 including activities like streaming.<\/p>\n

Streaming on Twitch has become a popular activity, and with the recent introduction of the platform\u2019s Ads Incentive Program<\/a> (AIP, pronounced \u2018ape\u2019), streamers are able to earn a \u201cpredictable monthly income\u201d simply by streaming for a set amount of hours while airing ads (first screenshot below).<\/p>\n

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While streaming on Twitch is dominated by PC users, updates like this one<\/a> (second screenshot above) allow console gamers to live stream their content with ease. If you already stream on Twitch, or consider it a potential activity you want to dive into but don\u2019t want to go all out purchasing the right equipment, fret not; you can start your journey by streaming right off your smartphone.<\/p>\n

While there are (and were) multiple platforms for live streaming, including YouTube Gaming<\/a>, Facebook Live <\/a>and the now-dead Mixer, this article focuses solely on the king of streaming viewership \u2014 Twitch, and how you can stream on it directly from your smartphone.<\/p>\n

There is no minimum spec requirement for streaming from a smartphone, and all devices, including tablets that support the Twitch app, can be used. However, no spec requirement doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll get the optimal experience with a laggy old device. You also have to keep in mind that streaming will drain your device\u2019s battery pretty quickly, and if you choose to do IRL (in-real-life) streams and show yourself or your surroundings, you\u2019ll have to make sure your stream doesn\u2019t look like it is being broadcasted from a potato.<\/p>\n

That being said, let\u2019s dive into how simple it is to live stream on Twitch directly from a smartphone\/tablet.<\/p>\n

Firstly, you\u2019ll have to download the Twitch app for iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a>, depending upon the device you\u2019re using. If you already have a Twitch account \u2014 great; if not, make one \u2014 it shouldn\u2019t take more than five minutes.<\/p>\n

Once logged in, your home screen will look something like the screenshot below. From there, you have two options to go live, both circled in red:<\/p>\n

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Clicking on the profile icon (first red circle) would take you to the settings section, from where you can click on the \u2018Go Live\u2019 button, whereas clicking on the video camera icon (second red circle) would take you straight to the streaming section, as shown below:<\/p>\n

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Now, depending on what you wish to stream, i.e. games or your IRL adventures, you can choose one of the two options.<\/p>\n

\u201cStream IRL\u201d lets you use your front and back cameras to show your viewers where you are and what you\u2019re doing, whereas with \u201cStream Games,\u201d you\u2019re basically sharing your device\u2019s screen.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with \u201cStream Games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon clicking it, you\u2019ll be taken to the category screen, where you can select the title you wish to stream.<\/p>\n

Then you set up your stream with its title, your microphone sensitivity, and the device\u2019s volume. This is also where you enable or disable notifications from your chat, which would pop up like a normal text notification, along with an option to save your stream for up to 60 days.<\/p>\n

Clicking the \u201cEdit Stream Info\u201d button allows you to set tags, allowing people with similar tastes to discover you and this is also where you can set a \u201cGoing Live Notification\u201d that lets all your followers and subscribers know that you\u2019re streaming.<\/p>\n

Finally, you click the big purple \u2018live\u2019 button and you\u2019ll be presented with a disclaimer informing you that everything on your screen will be broadcasted, and that includes any pop-up notifications would be visible to all your viewers. Turning on the do not disturb is a good way to avoid any embarrassment.<\/p>\n

Click on \u201cStart Broadcast\u201d and your device\u2019s screen will be broadcasted live. You can then switch to the title you wish to stream, and switch back to Twitch whenever you want to read your chat or check the stream statistics.<\/p>\n

Screenshots below can guide you through the process mentioned above:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that while streaming games, only whatever is happening on your device will be shared with the viewer, and your camera will not be enabled.<\/p>\n

Streaming IRL, however, allows you to share live footage from your camera. It works similarly to streaming games.<\/p>\n

You click on the \u201cStream IRL\u201d option and you\u2019ll be presented with a stream set up screen. This is where you select your stream\u2019s title (Welcome to my first IRL stream?? in the screenshot below) and the category it falls under. Categories include \u2018Talk Shows and Podcasts,\u2019 \u2018Just Chatting,\u2019 \u2018ASMR,\u2019 Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches,\u2019 \u2018Special Events,\u2019 \u2018Fitness & Health\u2019 and many more.<\/p>\n

See screenshots below for reference:<\/p>\n

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Once you\u2019ve set up all information about your stream, click on the \u2018Start Stream\u2019 button and rotate your device to landscape mode (sadly, you can not stream in portrait mode) and the cameras start rolling, albeit with a three-second countdown.<\/p>\n

Once live, you\u2019ll see your stream the way your viewers are watching, and your chat will be placed on the right side. You can then switch between the front and back cameras, though you can not type in your own chat. When you\u2019re finished, press the \u201cEnd\u201d button on the top left to conclude the stream.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, make sure you have a reliable internet connection to avoid any hiccups, and you\u2019ll be ready to start your live streaming journey. Don\u2019t be disheartened if you don\u2019t pull in astronomical numbers in your first few streams, even the biggest streamers today used to struggle with viewership. Just stick to your niche and stream consistently and you\u2019ll open up a lane that rewards you psychologically and financially.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n