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Live Announcement Module

Overview​

The Live Announcement module is a feature of the StreamElements Chatbot that automatically posts a message in the chat when a stream goes live. This helps notify viewers that the stream has started and provides essential information about the stream.

Usage​

When enabled, the Live Announcement module works automatically without any manual input required. As soon as the stream goes live, the chatbot will post a predefined message in the chat.

Examples​

  1. Default announcement:
ExampleStreamer is now live! Streaming Fortnite: Late night squad games with friends!
  1. Custom announcement:
🎉 ExampleStreamer just went live! They're playing Minecraft and the stream title is "Building a mega castle - Day 3". Don't miss out!

Parameters​

The Live Announcement message can include the following parameters:

  • ${channel.display_name}: The display name of the channel
  • {title}: The title of the live stream
  • {game}: The game or category being streamed

Configuration​

To configure the Live Announcement module:

  1. Go to your StreamElements dashboard
  2. Navigate to the Chatbot settings
  3. Find the "Live Announcement" section
  4. Enable the module
  5. Customize the announcement message using the available parameters

Example configuration:

🔴 ${channel.display_name} is now live! 🎮 Playing {game} 📌 {title}

FAQ​

Q: Can I customize the announcement message? A: Yes, you can customize the message in the StreamElements dashboard using the available parameters.

Q: How often does the Live Announcement trigger? A: The announcement triggers once per stream, when the stream initially goes live.

Q: Can I use custom variables in the announcement? A: Currently, only the predefined parameters (${channel.display_name}, {title}, and {game}) are supported.