Timer in TikTok LIVE Studio: Link source and countdown control
Prepare the timer widget, embed its address and check the start, pause, reset and the appearance of the numbers in the LIVE Studio scene.
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Alerts for gifts, likes and follows TikTok in Thunderstream
Build separate alert rules, choose threshold, GIF, sound and animation. Check nickname, coins, gift series and configuration record.
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Timer and subathon in Thunderstream: time added for gifts, Bits, Kicks and points
Set the start time, maximum and interaction rates. Test pause, reset, platform events and visible timer on OBS or LIVE Studio.
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How to link your account and start LIVE with Thunderstream
Connect TikTok, Twitch, Kick or YouTube, check chat reception and run TTS and overlays. See the difference between logging in and broadcasting.
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How to connect OBS with Twitch, Kick and YouTube
Select a service in OBS, connect your account or enter your broadcast key and check the first preview. Three platforms, one structured manual.
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Alternative to TikFinity: How to choose a tool for your LIVE?
A neutral plan for choosing between a broadcast program, an interaction tool and widgets. Check out the features on the same scenario, without ranking the winners.
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TikTok LIVE on your phone: camera, audio and settings before going live
Check whether your account can go LIVE first. Eligibility and controls vary by account and region. The ordinary TikTok phone camera does not accept an arbitrary overlay URL like an OBS Browser Source.
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Lower music automatically with your microphone in Thunderstream
Music fades while you speak. Audio levels are processed only on this computer. Start the microphone using the button.
Read the guide ↗How to add Thunderstream overlay to OBS and TikTok LIVE Studio
Your own link, the right resolution and a quick test: add alerts, chat or counter to OBS Studio and TikTok LIVE Studio without capturing the entire panel.
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How to enable chat reading on TikTok LIVE? TTS in Thunderstream step by step
Set Polish voice, select platforms, check filters and output TTS audio to OBS or LIVE Studio. Instructions also for Twitch, YouTube and Kick.
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One chat from TikTok, Twitch, YouTube and Kick in OBS
Combine messages in one overlay: platforms, avatars, emojis, colors, moderation and smooth disappearance of older posts.
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Stream is getting stuck? How to find the cause of lag in OBS
Separate the problem of networking, encoding and rendering. Prepare a repeatable test and check scenes, gameplay, bitrate and previews.
Read the guide ↗Alerts in TikFinity: Actions & Events, sounds and screen overlay
Create an action, assign event TikTok, and add the appropriate screen to OBS or LIVE Studio. Separate TikFinity configuration manual.
Read the guide ↗Timer in TikFinity: countdown extended by viewers
Configure the start value, interactions, and timer source. Check time addition, pause and reset in a separate trial.
Read the guide ↗TikFinity follow and like target: Goal Overlays
Select the right target, configure the threshold and appearance, and add its URL to the broadcaster. Instruction also for separate custom purposes.
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Alerts in Streamlabs: Alert Box, Platform Events and Testing
Configure the Alert Box in the Streamlabs panel, select the platform and event variant, and then add the widget to your scene.
Read the guide ↗Alerts in TikTok LIVE Studio: connecting widget via Link source
Add an external alert screen, set the size and check the sound. Link source guide based on the example of a widget supporting TikTok.
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Thunderstream follow and like target: progress bar on LIVE
Set the goal type, starting value, threshold and reset. Adjust the appearance of the bar and check your progress from the appropriate platform.
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Live editing in Thunderstream: sound per key and second hotkey
Assign sounds in a Windows or Linux program. Set one key or hold the first one and press the second one, check the monitoring and mix.
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Viewer counter, leaderboards and analytics Thunderstream: what the numbers really mean
Select counter platforms, set mesh and source OBS. Distinguish between current audience, viewer minutes, stream time and confirmed activity.
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Thunderstream for Windows and Linux: installation, first launch and updates
The panel and events are processed on your computer. Overlay links remain on thunderstream.net.
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Thunderstream notifications on desktop and phone: categories and reminders
If notifications are blocked, change the permission in your app or browser settings. On iOS, open the app from your Home Screen.
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Reorder music in Thunderstream: arrows, dragging and bans
Drag to reorder. Ban a track from the queue or enter its title or link. Further requests for the track will not play.
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Discord sign-in in Thunderstream: browser authorization and return to the app
Finish signing in in your browser. The app will connect the account automatically after authorization. Current broadcast across all connected platforms. The log shows each event and its matching alert threshold.
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Thunderstream on your phone during a stream: controls, chat and statistics
Use the phone as a control panel and monitor, not an automatic video compositor. Hosted overlays still require a compatible broadcasting program. Permissions are optional, and the phone operating system can limit background activity.
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Your first live stream in Thunderstream for Windows and Linux
A linked account is not proof of an active livestream. Use the same profile, verify a real event and then add more tools. The desktop program handles some work locally; accounts, synchronization and hosted overlays still require the server and internet.
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Can't Hear Alerts or TTS on OBS and TikTok LIVE Studio - Step by Step Diagnostics
Find where the sound disappears: player, device, mixer or broadcast output. Remove echo and double reading without rebuilding the entire scene.
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Ready-made overlay sets for OBS: code import and appearance adjustment
Install the kit, check its contents, match sources, and securely publish your configuration to the community.
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Timer in Streamlabs Desktop: countdown and subathon with the selected application
Select a timer app from the App Store or a browser source. Check the mode, access conditions, scene and event responses.
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Follower goal in Streamlabs: Follower Goal configuration
Set a title, start and target. Select platforms and add the bar as a widget or a separate source from Widget URL.
Read the guide ↗Purpose of observation in TikTok LIVE Studio: adding a widget bar
Prepare a TikTok target in the vendor, paste its URL in the Source Link and check the value, framing and behavior when the threshold is reached.
Read the guide ↗Black screen on OBS: fix game, window and monitor capture
Check the source, window, layer order and graphics card. Go from a blank preview to an image without randomly changing all the settings.
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OBS microphone: remove noise, set the compressor and avoid clipping
Check the microphone before the filters, set noise suppression, gentle compression and limiter. Compare the voice on short recordings.
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Separate game, Discord and music audio in OBS and recording tracks
Separate applications in the mixer, avoid double audio and set up a master mix and separate tracks for editing. Learn about the limitations of the Twitch VOD track.
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LIVE recording and OBS replay buffer: MKV, remux and last minute recording
Set a safe recording format, check disk space and save the last seconds with a shortcut. Distinguish between recording, buffer and replay recording.
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Vertical LIVE 9:16: 1080 × 1920 scene and clear overlays on the phone
Prepare a vertical image without stretching the game and camera. Customize overlay links, text, and safe spaces for the platform interface.
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Stream key, OAuth and account security: what to paste and what not to show
Distinguish between broadcast key, overlay link and platform login. Check your authorization address, secure your account, and have a plan in place once your key is revealed.
Read the guide ↗OBS and Thunderstream backup: transfer scenes without losing settings
Export your profile and scene collection, save media files and separate tool settings. Check your copy on a controlled stage.
Read the guide ↗Record, edit and export your first YouTube video
Record a short original sample before the whole episode. Check which formats your editor supports. OBS can remux MKV into MP4 without encoding the video again. Keep the original and listen to the exported file.
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Publishing in YouTube Studio: subtitles, chapters and visibility
Upload privately first and wait for processing and checks. Correct automatic subtitles. Manual chapters start at 00:00, need at least three ascending timestamps and must each last ten seconds or more. Account feature access also matters.
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Music for streams and YouTube: licenses, Content ID and documentation
A music-listening subscription does not grant broadcasting or video rights. Check the license for LIVE, archives, Shorts and other destinations. Keep evidence and required credits. Dispute a claim only when you have a genuine basis.
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Streamer lighting and camera: framing, exposure and a clear face
Adjust lighting and framing before buying a new camera. Soft light from the front or side usually makes a face clearer than a bright window behind it. Set focus, exposure and white balance for the scene and review a recording.
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Thunderstream TTS moderation: blocking attempts to evade the filter
The filter also recognises spaced letters, repeated letters and common character substitutions. It checks the message and nickname before speech. You can add custom words.
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Stream music queue: !play command, playlists and autoplay
Configure viewer suggestions, order, limits and creator playlist. Check out music search and skipping to the next song.
Read the guide ↗The first LIVE in OBS: game, camera, microphone and safe test
Build the first scene from an empty OBS. Add the game, camera and microphone, check the local recording and only then start broadcasting.
Read the guide ↗Mobile livestream lag and overheating: check your network and settings
Separate network problems from heat and device load. Test in the same location and change one setting at a time. Give an overheating phone a break, leave ventilation clear and keep system protections enabled.
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OBS on a low-end PC: a stable 720p, 30 FPS stream
Distinguish network frame loss, rendering lag and encoding lag. Treat 720p at 30 FPS as a test baseline, not a universal platform requirement. Choose an available hardware encoder and leave resources for OBS.
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YouTube video ideas and scripts: hooks, demonstrations and audience retention
Choose one need of a specific viewer and deliver what the title promises. Cut waiting and empty introductions. Interpret retention alongside traffic source and video length; no script guarantees reach or virality.
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YouTube thumbnails and titles: readability, honest promises and testing
The thumbnail and title must match the actual content. Check readability at phone size. Run A/B tests only when available in Studio; compare CTR with traffic sources, impressions and watch time.
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Turn your own livestream into YouTube Shorts: framing, editing and subtitles
The 20–60 second exercise is not the Shorts limit: eligible vertical or square videos can currently last up to three minutes. A Short over one minute with an active Content ID claim can be blocked worldwide. Check music before publishing.
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