Excited to live stream your match? CrikIT makes it simple to broadcast games without the hassle of complex setups. All you need is your mobile phone and a stable internet connection!
What You’ll Need
- A mobile phone with enough data to support live streaming (an unlimited data plan is ideal).
- Sufficient battery life (or a portable charger to keep your phone powered up).
- A tripod to hold your phone steady during the broadcast.
- Streamlabs app installed on your phone (based on our experience, Streamlabs is the best option for live streaming).
Step 1: Get Your Match-Specific Live Stream Overlay
To add a custom live stream overlay, follow these steps:
- Go to your league’s schedule page and find your match.
- Click on the “Match Page”link for your specific match.
- If your match is already in progress, you’ll see a “Follow Live” link instead. You can still find the “Live Stream Overlay” link on that page.
- Copy the "Live Stream Overlay" hyperlink. We’ll need it later.
Step 2: Set Up Streamlabs for Streaming
Now, let’s configure Streamlabs:
- Learn the basics of using Streamlabs to live stream.
- Set up a custom “scene”for your stream following this guide:
- Tip: For now, just include the camera source as the only layer.
- Tip: Make sure your scene is set to landscape mode for the best viewing experience.
- On the scene edit page, add a new layer:
- Go to “Custom Item” > “Add URL”.
- Paste the “Live Stream Overlay” hyperlink you copied earlier and save it.
- Resize the overlayso it fits the screen perfectly in landscape mode.
- Tip: Don’t forget to turn off screen orientation lock to avoid disruptions.
Step 3: Start Your Live Stream
You’re almost there! Just a few final steps:
- Turn off the chat option if it’s enabled (this is optional but can reduce distractions).
- Select the camera you want to use for streaming (refer to Streamlabs documentation for more details).
- When streaming to YouTube, create a new event with an appropriate title for your match.
- You’re ready to go live!
A Few Notes:
- The graphic overlay will only appear once the match begins. If the match hasn’t started yet, you won’t see the overlay on your stream.
- We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Please email us at team@crikit.io with your insights and suggestions.