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🌐 Platform Setup Guides

Complete guides for setting up LiveLens with your favorite streaming platforms. LiveLens supports multi-stream capability, so you can stream to multiple platforms simultaneously!

📋 Table of Contents

  1. Multi-Stream Setup
  2. YouTube Live Setup
  3. Twitch Setup
  4. Facebook Live Setup
  5. Custom RTMP Setup
  6. Comparison Table

🔄 Multi-Stream Setup

Stream to multiple platforms at the same time!

Enable Multi-Stream

  1. Open LiveLens app
  2. Tap ⚙️ Settings
  3. Go to Accounts tab
  4. Find "Multi-Stream" option
  5. Toggle ON ✅

Add Multiple Platforms

Once Multi-Stream is enabled:

  1. Go to Settings → Accounts

  2. Tap "Add Account" or "Add Stream"

  3. Select the platform you want to add:

    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    • Facebook
    • Custom RTMP

  4. Complete the login/setup for each platform

  5. All platforms will now stream simultaneously

Multi-Stream Advantages

✅ Reach more audiences at once ✅ One stream, multiple platforms ✅ Save time - no need to stream separately ✅ Cross-platform presence

⚠️ Bandwidth Consideration

When streaming to multiple platforms:

  • 2 Platforms: 8-10 Mbps upload needed
  • 3 Platforms: 12-15 Mbps upload needed
  • 4+ Platforms: 15+ Mbps upload needed

Tip: If you don't have enough bandwidth, lower your bitrate or resolution

📺 YouTube Live Setup

Option 1: Login with Google Account

Step 1: Login to YouTube

  1. Open LiveLens app
  2. Tap ⚙️ Settings
  3. Go to Accounts tab
  4. Tap "Add YouTube Account" or "YouTube"
  5. Tap "Sign In with Google"
  6. Complete Google authentication

Step 2: Access Your Schedules

Once logged in:

  1. Go to Settings → Accounts → YouTube
  2. Tap "Your Schedules" or "Scheduled Streams"
  3. All your scheduled streams from YouTube Studio will appear 📅

Step 3: Select a Scheduled Stream

  1. Browse your scheduled streams
  2. Tap the stream you want to go live with
  3. LiveLens will auto-fill:
    • Stream title
    • Description
    • Thumbnail (if set)
    • RTMP URL
    • Stream key

Step 4: Customize Your Stream

  • ✏️ Edit title if needed
  • 📝 Add stream description
  • 🎨 Add custom overlays
  • 🎬 Select your scene

Step 5: Go Live

  1. Tap "Go Live" button
  2. Your stream will start immediately
  3. YouTube viewers will see your live stream

Step 6: Monitor Your Stream

  • 👥 View live viewer count
  • 💬 Check live chat (if enabled)
  • 📊 Watch bitrate and FPS metrics
  • 🎚️ Adjust audio levels in real-time

Option 2: Use Custom RTMP (Without Login)

Don't want to login? You can still stream to YouTube using manual RTMP:

Get Your YouTube RTMP Details

  1. Go to YouTube Studio (on computer)
  2. Click "Create" → "Go Live"
  3. Select "Stream" (left menu)
  4. Copy:
    • Stream URL (RTMP server)
    • Stream Key
  5. Keep these handy

Setup in LiveLens

  1. Open LiveLens
  2. Go to Settings → Accounts
  3. Select "Custom RTMP" or "Add Custom Stream"
  4. Paste your:
    • RTMP URL from YouTube
    • Stream Key from YouTube
  5. Set stream details:
    • Title
    • Resolution (1080p recommended)
    • FPS (60 or 30)
    • Bitrate (4-5 Mbps recommended)

Go Live

  1. Tap "Go Live"
  2. Your stream starts on YouTube
  3. You won't see chat/analytics in-app, but stream works perfectly

🎮 Twitch Setup

Step 1: Login to Twitch

  1. Open LiveLens app
  2. Go to Settings → Accounts
  3. Tap "Add Twitch Account" or "Twitch"
  4. Tap "Sign In with Twitch"
  5. Complete Twitch authentication
  6. Grant permissions when asked

Step 2: Access Your Twitch Settings

Once logged in:

  1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Twitch
  2. You'll see your Twitch profile info:
    • Channel name
    • Follower count
    • Verified status (if applicable)

Step 3: Customize Your Stream

Before going live, you can customize:

Stream Title

  • Tap "Edit Stream Title"
  • Enter your broadcast title
  • Example: "Chill Gaming Session 🎮"

Stream Category

  • Select your game/category
  • Twitch will categorize your stream
  • Helps viewers find your content

Stream Language

  • Choose broadcast language
  • Important for discoverability

Tags

  • Add relevant tags
  • Helps with search and recommendations

Mature Content

  • Toggle if your stream has mature content
  • Set viewer restrictions if needed

Step 4: Configure Stream Quality

  1. Go to Settings → Streaming
  2. Set your preferred quality:
    • Resolution: 1080p (if 60 FPS supported) or 720p
    • FPS: 60 (recommended) or 30
    • Bitrate: 4-6 Mbps (higher = better quality)
    • Encoder: H.264 (recommended)

Step 5: Go Live on Twitch

  1. Select your scene
  2. Tap "Go Live" button
  3. Your stream starts on Twitch
  4. You can monitor:
    • Live viewer count
    • Chat messages
    • Bitrate metrics

Step 6: Monitor During Stream

  • 👥 Check concurrent viewers
  • 💬 Read and respond to chat
  • 📊 Watch CPU/bandwidth usage
  • 🎚️ Adjust settings in real-time

Step 7: End Your Stream

  1. Tap "Stop" button
  2. Stream ends on Twitch
  3. View stream summary:
    • Total viewers
    • Peak concurrent viewers
    • Stream duration

📱 Facebook Live Setup

Step 1: Login to Facebook

  1. Open LiveLens app
  2. Go to Settings → Accounts
  3. Tap "Add Facebook Account" or "Facebook"
  4. Tap "Sign In with Facebook"
  5. Complete Facebook authentication
  6. Grant permissions

Step 2: Access Your Facebook Pages

Once logged in:

  1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Facebook
  2. Select which page you want to stream from:
    • Your personal profile
    • Business page
    • Community page

Step 3: Customize Your Stream

You can customize before going live:

Stream Title

  • Add engaging title for your stream
  • Example: "Live Q&A - Ask Me Anything!"

Stream Description

  • Add context about your stream
  • Mention guests or topic

Stream Thumbnail

  • Choose or upload custom thumbnail
  • Custom thumbnails stand out more

Privacy Settings

  • Public: Anyone can view
  • Friends Only: Only friends can view
  • Private: Only selected people can view
  • Scheduled: Schedule stream for later

Add Co-Hosts

  • If you want multiple people to stream
  • Facebook allows co-hosting

Step 4: Configure Stream Quality

  1. Go to Settings → Streaming
  2. Set your streaming parameters:
    • Resolution: 1080p or 720p
    • FPS: 30 or 60
    • Bitrate: 3-4 Mbps (Facebook is flexible)

Step 5: Go Live on Facebook

  1. Prepare your scene
  2. Tap "Go Live" button
  3. Stream starts on Facebook
  4. Monitor:
    • Viewer count
    • Comments and reactions
    • Engagement metrics

Step 6: Customize During Stream

  • 🎨 Switch scenes
  • 🎤 Adjust audio
  • 🔊 Control volume
  • 💬 Interact with comments

Step 7: End Your Stream

  1. Tap "Stop" button
  2. Stream ends
  3. Video is automatically saved to your Facebook page
  4. You can keep it up or delete it

🔧 Custom RTMP Setup

For servers not listed above or self-hosted streaming.

When to Use Custom RTMP

✅ Self-hosted streaming server ✅ Smaller platforms (Kick, DLive, etc.) ✅ Testing/development streaming ✅ Private streaming networks ✅ No account needed - completely anonymous

Step 1: Get Your RTMP Details

From your streaming platform/server, get:

  • RTMP Server URL (e.g., rtmp://live.example.com/app)
  • Stream Key (unique identifier for your stream)
  • Stream Name (optional, for display)

Step 2: Add Custom RTMP in LiveLens

  1. Open LiveLens app
  2. Go to Settings → Accounts
  3. Tap "Add Custom Stream" or "Custom RTMP"
  4. Enter the following:
Field | Example | Notes -- | -- | -- RTMP URL | rtmp://live.example.com/app | Server address from your platform Stream Key | your_secret_key_12345 | Your unique stream identifier Stream Name | "My Custom Stream" | For display in LiveLens (optional)

💡 Pro Tips for Multi-Streaming

Best Practices

✅ Start with one platform - Master one, then add more ✅ Use lower bitrate for 2+ platforms - 5-6 Mbps total per platform ✅ Monitor all chats - If supported, split screen for chat ✅ Have backup plan - If one platform fails, others continue ✅ Test before going live - Always test connection first

Network Optimization

  • Close unnecessary apps
  • Use 5GHz WiFi if available
  • Stream from stable location
  • Avoid WiFi congestion times
  • Consider wired connection if possible

Content Tips

  • Intro: Let viewers know you're on multiple platforms
  • Cross-promotion: Mention where else you're streaming
  • Engagement: Respond to all chats (rotate if needed)
  • Consistency: Use same settings across all platforms

🆘 Troubleshooting Platform Issues

YouTube Issues

Stream key not showing?

  • Go to YouTube Studio
  • Click "Stream" in left menu
  • Refresh LiveLens app

Schedule not appearing?

  • Check if streams are actually scheduled in YouTube Studio
  • Try logging out and back in
  • Ensure you have permission to stream

Twitch Issues

Stream appears offline on Twitch?

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify stream key is current
  • Try lowering bitrate
  • Restart the app

Chat not updating?

  • This is normal lag - chat updates every few seconds
  • If completely stuck, restart app

Facebook Issues

Privacy settings not working?

  • Ensure page permissions are correct
  • Check Facebook app permissions
  • Try updating app

Stream quality degrading?

  • Facebook throttles based on server load
  • Lower bitrate slightly
  • Try streaming during off-peak hours

Custom RTMP Issues

"Connection refused" error

  • RTMP server might be down
  • Check server address is correct
  • Verify firewall allows RTMP (port 1935)

No video on platform

  • Verify stream key is active
  • Check resolution/bitrate compatibility
  • Ensure platform accepts incoming streams

📚 Next Steps

❓ Need More Help?

Happy Streaming! 🎉

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🌐 Platform Setup Guides Complete guides for setting up LiveLens with your favorite streaming platforms. LiveLens supports multi-stream capability, so you can stream to multiple platforms simultaneously!

📋 Table of Contents Multi-Stream Setup YouTube Live Setup Twitch Setup Facebook Live Setup Custom RTMP Setup Comparison Table 🔄 Multi-Stream Setup Stream to multiple platforms at the same time!

Enable Multi-Stream Open LiveLens app Tap ⚙️ Settings Go to Accounts tab Find "Multi-Stream" option Toggle ON ✅ Add Multiple Platforms Once Multi-Stream is enabled:

Go to Settings → Accounts

Tap "Add Account" or "Add Stream"

Select the platform you want to add:

YouTube Twitch Facebook Custom RTMP Complete the login/setup for each platform

All platforms will now stream simultaneously

Multi-Stream Advantages ✅ Reach more audiences at once ✅ One stream, multiple platforms ✅ Save time - no need to stream separately ✅ Cross-platform presence

⚠️ Bandwidth Consideration When streaming to multiple platforms:

2 Platforms: 8-10 Mbps upload needed 3 Platforms: 12-15 Mbps upload needed 4+ Platforms: 15+ Mbps upload needed Tip: If you don't have enough bandwidth, lower your bitrate or resolution

📺 YouTube Live Setup Option 1: Login with Google Account Step 1: Login to YouTube Open LiveLens app Tap ⚙️ Settings Go to Accounts tab Tap "Add YouTube Account" or "YouTube" Tap "Sign In with Google" Complete Google authentication Step 2: Access Your Schedules Once logged in:

Go to Settings → Accounts → YouTube Tap "Your Schedules" or "Scheduled Streams" All your scheduled streams from YouTube Studio will appear 📅 Step 3: Select a Scheduled Stream Browse your scheduled streams Tap the stream you want to go live with LiveLens will auto-fill: Stream title Description Thumbnail (if set) RTMP URL Stream key Step 4: Customize Your Stream ✏️ Edit title if needed 📝 Add stream description 🎨 Add custom overlays 🎬 Select your scene Step 5: Go Live Tap "Go Live" button Your stream will start immediately YouTube viewers will see your live stream Step 6: Monitor Your Stream 👥 View live viewer count 💬 Check live chat (if enabled) 📊 Watch bitrate and FPS metrics 🎚️ Adjust audio levels in real-time Option 2: Use Custom RTMP (Without Login) Don't want to login? You can still stream to YouTube using manual RTMP:

Get Your YouTube RTMP Details Go to YouTube Studio (on computer) Click "Create" → "Go Live" Select "Stream" (left menu) Copy: Stream URL (RTMP server) Stream Key Keep these handy Setup in LiveLens Open LiveLens Go to Settings → Accounts Select "Custom RTMP" or "Add Custom Stream" Paste your: RTMP URL from YouTube Stream Key from YouTube Set stream details: Title Resolution (1080p recommended) FPS (60 or 30) Bitrate (4-5 Mbps recommended) Go Live Tap "Go Live" Your stream starts on YouTube You won't see chat/analytics in-app, but stream works perfectly 🎮 Twitch Setup Step 1: Login to Twitch Open LiveLens app Go to Settings → Accounts Tap "Add Twitch Account" or "Twitch" Tap "Sign In with Twitch" Complete Twitch authentication Grant permissions when asked Step 2: Access Your Twitch Settings Once logged in:

Go to Settings → Accounts → Twitch You'll see your Twitch profile info: Channel name Follower count Verified status (if applicable) Step 3: Customize Your Stream Before going live, you can customize:

Stream Title Tap "Edit Stream Title" Enter your broadcast title Example: "Chill Gaming Session 🎮" Stream Category Select your game/category Twitch will categorize your stream Helps viewers find your content Stream Language Choose broadcast language Important for discoverability Tags Add relevant tags Helps with search and recommendations Mature Content Toggle if your stream has mature content Set viewer restrictions if needed Step 4: Configure Stream Quality Go to Settings → Streaming Set your preferred quality: Resolution: 1080p (if 60 FPS supported) or 720p FPS: 60 (recommended) or 30 Bitrate: 4-6 Mbps (higher = better quality) Encoder: H.264 (recommended) Step 5: Go Live on Twitch Select your scene Tap "Go Live" button Your stream starts on Twitch You can monitor: Live viewer count Chat messages Bitrate metrics Step 6: Monitor During Stream 👥 Check concurrent viewers 💬 Read and respond to chat 📊 Watch CPU/bandwidth usage 🎚️ Adjust settings in real-time Step 7: End Your Stream Tap "Stop" button Stream ends on Twitch View stream summary: Total viewers Peak concurrent viewers Stream duration 📱 Facebook Live Setup Step 1: Login to Facebook Open LiveLens app Go to Settings → Accounts Tap "Add Facebook Account" or "Facebook" Tap "Sign In with Facebook" Complete Facebook authentication Grant permissions Step 2: Access Your Facebook Pages Once logged in:

Go to Settings → Accounts → Facebook Select which page you want to stream from: Your personal profile Business page Community page Step 3: Customize Your Stream You can customize before going live:

Stream Title Add engaging title for your stream Example: "Live Q&A - Ask Me Anything!" Stream Description Add context about your stream Mention guests or topic Stream Thumbnail Choose or upload custom thumbnail Custom thumbnails stand out more Privacy Settings Public: Anyone can view Friends Only: Only friends can view Private: Only selected people can view Scheduled: Schedule stream for later Add Co-Hosts If you want multiple people to stream Facebook allows co-hosting Step 4: Configure Stream Quality Go to Settings → Streaming Set your streaming parameters: Resolution: 1080p or 720p FPS: 30 or 60 Bitrate: 3-4 Mbps (Facebook is flexible) Step 5: Go Live on Facebook Prepare your scene Tap "Go Live" button Stream starts on Facebook Monitor: Viewer count Comments and reactions Engagement metrics Step 6: Customize During Stream 🎨 Switch scenes 🎤 Adjust audio 🔊 Control volume 💬 Interact with comments Step 7: End Your Stream Tap "Stop" button Stream ends Video is automatically saved to your Facebook page You can keep it up or delete it 🔧 Custom RTMP Setup For servers not listed above or self-hosted streaming.

When to Use Custom RTMP ✅ Self-hosted streaming server ✅ Smaller platforms (Kick, DLive, etc.) ✅ Testing/development streaming ✅ Private streaming networks ✅ No account needed - completely anonymous

Step 1: Get Your RTMP Details From your streaming platform/server, get:

RTMP Server URL (e.g., rtmp://live.example.com/app) Stream Key (unique identifier for your stream) Stream Name (optional, for display) Step 2: Add Custom RTMP in LiveLens Open LiveLens app Go to Settings → Accounts Tap "Add Custom Stream" or "Custom RTMP" Enter the following: Field Example Notes RTMP URL rtmp://live.example.com/app Server address from your platform Stream Key your_secret_key_12345 Your unique stream identifier Stream Name "My Custom Stream" For display in LiveLens (optional) Step 3: Configure Stream Settings Go to Settings → Streaming Configure your stream: Resolution: Choose based on server capability FPS: 30 or 60 Bitrate: Depends on server, usually 2-6 Mbps Encoder: H.264 (most compatible) Step 4: Test Connection Go to Settings → Streaming Tap "Test Connection" LiveLens will verify: Server is reachable Stream key is valid Bitrate is acceptable Step 5: Go Live Select your scene Tap "Go Live" button Stream will start Monitor connection status Step 6: Troubleshooting Custom RTMP Connection Failed?

Verify RTMP URL is correct Check stream key hasn't expired Ensure server is online Check firewall/network permissions Stream Drops Frequently?

Lower bitrate by 1-2 Mbps Reduce resolution Move closer to WiFi router Check server capacity No Video Showing?

Verify stream settings match server requirements Check encoder compatibility Try H.264 instead of H.265 🚀 No-Login Streaming (Anonymous) Want to stream without logging into any account?

Using Custom RTMP Anonymously Get RTMP details from any streaming service Go to Settings → Accounts → Custom RTMP Add your RTMP URL and stream key Start streaming immediately No login required! 🎉 Advantages ✅ Complete privacy - no account needed ✅ No personal data shared ✅ Faster setup ✅ Works with any RTMP server

Limitations ❌ Can't access platform features (chat, analytics) ❌ Can't schedule streams ❌ Limited moderation tools ❌ No built-in monetization

📊 Platform Comparison Feature YouTube Twitch Facebook Custom RTMP Login Required Optional Optional Optional No Viewer Count ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ Chat Integration ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ Schedule Streams ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ Auto-Save VOD ✅ ✅ ✅ Varies Monetization ✅ ✅ ✅ Custom Multi-Stream ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Customization ✅ ✅ ✅ ⚠️ Limited Privacy ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅✅ (Best) Setup Time 2 min 2 min 2 min 1 min 💡 Pro Tips for Multi-Streaming Best Practices ✅ Start with one platform - Master one, then add more ✅ Use lower bitrate for 2+ platforms - 5-6 Mbps total per platform ✅ Monitor all chats - If supported, split screen for chat ✅ Have backup plan - If one platform fails, others continue ✅ Test before going live - Always test connection first

Network Optimization Close unnecessary apps Use 5GHz WiFi if available Stream from stable location Avoid WiFi congestion times Consider wired connection if possible Content Tips Intro: Let viewers know you're on multiple platforms Cross-promotion: Mention where else you're streaming Engagement: Respond to all chats (rotate if needed) Consistency: Use same settings across all platforms 🆘 Troubleshooting Platform Issues YouTube Issues Stream key not showing?

Go to YouTube Studio Click "Stream" in left menu Refresh LiveLens app Schedule not appearing?

Check if streams are actually scheduled in YouTube Studio Try logging out and back in Ensure you have permission to stream Twitch Issues Stream appears offline on Twitch?

Check internet connection Verify stream key is current Try lowering bitrate Restart the app Chat not updating?

This is normal lag - chat updates every few seconds If completely stuck, restart app Facebook Issues Privacy settings not working?

Ensure page permissions are correct Check Facebook app permissions Try updating app Stream quality degrading?

Facebook throttles based on server load Lower bitrate slightly Try streaming during off-peak hours Custom RTMP Issues "Connection refused" error

RTMP server might be down Check server address is correct Verify firewall allows RTMP (port 1935) No video on platform

Verify stream key is active Check resolution/bitrate compatibility Ensure platform accepts incoming streams 📚 Next Steps Learn about Advanced Stream Customization Check Troubleshooting Guide Explore Features Join Community ❓ Need More Help? 📖 Check FAQ 💬 Join Discord 📧 Contact Support 🐛 Report Issues Happy Streaming! 🎉

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