How to live stream Twitch on Xbox One

Playing video games is becoming more and more social. Over the past two decades, online multiplayer games have become the norm. Almost everyone has captured a video or taken a screenshot of gameplay footage to share on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Xbox Live. While these features have certainly boosted socializing around gaming, nothing has topped the impact video streaming has had on gaming. Every night, thousands of people sit down to watch other people explore worlds and share tips. Xbox One owners can do more than watch PC and PS4 owners share video game footage. They can live stream Twitch on Xbox One themselves.

 

To live stream Twitch on Xbox One, you don't need much. Xbox One and Xbox One S have the hardware they need inside. Streaming isn't a feature locked behind an Xbox Live Gold membership either, meaning you don't have to pay extra to access the feature. Really, all you need to get your Twitch livestream started is a compelling video game someone might want to watch you play and some personality.

Here's how to live stream Twitch on Xbox One.

Here's how to live stream Twitch on Xbox One and share video footage of your triumphs, battles, and victories with everyone on Xbox Live and beyond.

How does Twitch work on Xbox One?

Before you can live stream Twitch on Xbox One, you will need a few things. The most obvious of these things is an Xbox controller that offers a wired connection or is fully charged. The last thing you want is for your controller to die during a livestream.

You will also need an Xbox Live account and internet access. To be clear, Xbox Live accounts are free. If you play multiplayer or buy digital games through Xbox Live, you already have one. The third thing you will need is a Twitch account. These are free too.

Only live stream Twitch on Xbox One if your console is connected to a home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Do not attempt to live stream Twitch on Xbox One if your console is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Personal Fi that you purchased from a mobile operator. Walk away from the feature if your console is also sharing an internet connection from your smartphone. It's a very bad idea to stream them live because your mobile carrier limits the amount of data you can consume in a month. You don't want your live stream to drain an entire month of data in a matter of hours.

How to live stream Twitch on Xbox One: link a Twitch account

If you don't have a Twitch account, be sure to create one on the Twitch website here . Again, Twitch accounts are completely free, although users can upgrade to Twitch Prime and avoid service ads.

Take this time to download the Twitch app to your Xbox One console. You can find it in the console's Xbox Store listed in the Apps section.

Open the Twitch app and select.

Now you need to use your PC to link your existing Twitch account to your Xbox Live account. To do this, simply log in on your PC at Twitch.tv.com/activate .

Provide your and .

Now enter the code that your device has on its Twitch app.

Now the Twitch app on your Xbox One should match the account username on your PC.

How to live stream Twitch on Xbox One: start and manage your live stream

To live stream Twitch on Xbox One, you need to open a game. This is because you cannot share Twitch Streams from your Xbox One apps or home area.

There are two ways to start a stream. The easiest way is to open a video game, then open the Twitch app and select " " from the menu. The Twitch app will lock to the right side of your screen so you can name your stream. You can also decide if you want to include a video of yourself with the stream or the audio.

To include video and audio, you will need an Xbox Kinect sensor. You can use a headset with a microphone plugged into your controller for audio only. In fact, if you have a Kinect, starting a livestream on Twitch is as easy as saying "Xbox Broadcast."

How to Live Twitch on Xbox One: Tips

Good luck trying to live stream Twitch on Xbox One.