How to Livestream on Xbox One Twitch

What to Know

• On your Xbox One, go to the Microsoft Store and download the Twitch app.
• To connect your Xbox and Twitch accounts, open the Twitch app and select Log In to receive a six-digit activation code.
• In a web browser on your computer, open the Twitch device activation page, log in to your account, then enter the code from the app.

This article explains how to stream on Twitch with an Xbox One. Instructions apply to all Xbox One models, including the Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Download the Twitch Xbox App

To stream to Twitch on Xbox One, you'll need to download the free Twitch app. Here's how to get it.

1. Open the Store tab on your dashboard.

2. Click the small Search icon.

3. Type Twitch. The Twitch app, with the purple icon, should appear as you type. Click it. You'll be taken to the app's official listing within the Store. Click on the Get button to download it.

4. Your app will install on your Xbox One console and can be found within the My games & apps screen found in your Guide (the menu that pops up when you press the circle Xbox button on your controller).

Connecting Your Twitch and Xbox Accounts

To make sure your Xbox One broadcasts to your Twitch account you'll need to perform an initial connection using your computer. After your Twitch account is linked to your Xbox One, you won't need to do it again unless you replace your console or change Twitch accounts.

1. Go to the official Twitch website in your web browser on your computer and login.

2. On your Xbox One, open the Twitch app and click the Log In button. The app will give you a six-digit code.

3. On your computer, in the same browser that you logged into Twitch, visit the special activation webpage and enter the code from the app.

Starting Your First Twitch Stream & Testing

The first time you stream from the Xbox One, you'll be required to run some small tests to make sure everything is working properly and that the quality of the audio and visuals are as good as they can be. Here's how to get everything set up.

1. Open the Xbox One game that you want to stream. You will not be able to stream to Twitch without a game being active. It's okay if you open it and just leave it on its title screen. You don't actually have to begin playing the game.

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2. Return to your Xbox One dashboard and open the Twitch app. Click the Broadcast button on the lower-left side of the screen to reopen your Xbox One game and shrink the Twitch app to a small bar on the right side of the screen.

3. Click the Broadcast Title field and rename your Twitch broadcast. It can be anything you like. This is what your stream will be called on the Twitch website and in the apps.

4. Select Settings. You should see a preview of what your Twitch broadcast will look like in a small window at the top of the Twitch tab.

5. If you have your Kinect connected to your Xbox One, you will see a preview of what the Kinect sees within your stream window. If you wish, you can disable it by unchecking the Enable Kinect box. Reposition the Kinect camera within your stream by clicking on the relevant layout box onscreen.

6. The Auto Zoom feature makes the Kinect focus on your face while you stream. If you disable it, the Kinect will show everything that it's capable of seeing which will likely be the entire room. Keep this option enabled to keep the focus on you while you stream.

7. Make sure the Enable Microphone box is checked. This will let the Kinect, or your connected mic attached to your controller, pick up what you say while streaming.

8. The Party Chat option refers to audio made by other users in a group chat or online match. If you only want your voice to be broadcast during your stream, keep the Broadcast Party Chat option unchecked. If you want to share all of the audio though, feel free to check this box.

9. The last step you need to take in setting up your stream is selecting the stream resolution. In general, the higher the image quality you choose, the faster your internet will need to be. Click on the ​Quality drop-down menu and select Get new recommendation. This command will automatically detect the optimum quality setting for your current internet speed for you.

10. After all of your settings have been adjusted, press the B button on your controller to go back to the main Twitch broadcast menu and select Start Broadcast to begin streaming.

    After your initial setup and broadcast, initiate a Twitch stream by starting a game, then opening the Twitch app, clicking Broadcast, renaming your stream, and pressing the Start Broadcast option.

Get Feedback On Your First Twitch Stream

It's a good idea to ask a friend to watch your first stream and give you feedback on the broadcast quality and sound levels. If they experience a lot of lag (audio falling out of sync with the visuals), simply return to the Twitch settings and manually select a lower quality broadcast setting.

How to Stream to Twitch From a Computer

What You'll Need to Twitch Stream on Xbox One

To stream to Twitch on your Xbox One video game console you don't need much beyond the following basics.

• One console from the Xbox One family of devices such as the Xbox One, Xbox One S, or Xbox One X.
• A wireless or wired internet connection. Either is fine but the faster the internet connection is, the better quality of video you'll be able to broadcast.
• One television set to connect to your console so you can see your gameplay.
• An Xbox One controller to play your game and navigate the Twitch app.

Stream Video of Yourself With Audio on Twitch

If you wish to incorporate video footage of yourself and provide voice narration (both of which are optional), you'll also need to have the following items.

• An Xbox One Kinect Sensor. This device is primarily used for recording video for your Twitch stream but can also function as a microphone. In addition to enhancing your Twitch broadcast, the Kinect also allows Xbox One owners to use voice commands, make Skype video calls, and play motion video games such as Dance Central Spotlight, Just Dance, and Fruit Ninja.
• The Xbox Kinect Adapter. While the Kinect works directly with the original Xbox One console, owners of the Xbox One S and Xbox One X editions will need to purchase the Xbox Kinect Adapter for it to work properly.

Consider Upgrading Your Audio Setup

The Kinect may have a microphone but for high-quality audio for your stream, you should use a separate device:

• The Xbox One Chat Headset: Owners of the original Xbox One will have received Microsoft's own custom gaming headset in the console's box. The Xbox One Chat Headset connects directly to the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter (also included) which plugs into any Xbox One controller. This headset records clear audio and is easy to use and can also be purchased separately by gamers with newer consoles, such as the Xbox One S and Xbox One X.
• Other headset or microphone. Newer Xbox One controllers include a 3.5mm audio jack built into the bottom of the device under the d-pad. This jack can be used to connect any regular headset, earphones, or microphone from a heavy duty gaming headset to basic Apple EarPods.

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How to Livestream on Xbox One Twitch

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