Basics
How to Broadcast Content Live on StreamrTV
Jul 21, 2025
Share browser-based content you’ve created — like a website demo, game stream, or video you own the rights to. StreamrTV lets you host real-time watch parties powered by peer-to-peer tech.
💡 Tipping is coming soon — giving creators a way to earn directly from viewers without middlemen.
Why Use StreamrTV?
P2P infra scales naturally
Viewers don’t need accounts
No setup required — works from your browser
Creator tipping coming soon!
Step-by-Step Setup
1. Schedule Your Stream
Visit tv.streamr.network
Click “Schedule” (top-right)
Enter your event name and start time
After creating the stream, click the “i” icon to copy your event link
2. Promote Your Stream
Share the link with your audience ahead of time — on X, Discord, Telegram, etc.
Example post:
🎥 Live film screening starts today at 17:00 UTC sharp. Join via StreamrTV: [your link]
3. Prepare to Broadcast
At showtime, open your scheduled stream in the browser
Click “Go Live” — this opens the broadcast setup screen (but doesn’t start streaming yet)
Grant camera and mic access if prompted — you can disable them if not needed
Two Ways to Stream Content
Option 1 (Mac): Play a Recorded File Directly from Your Laptop (recommended)
Setup: Mac + OBS Studio + OBS Virtual Camera + BlackHole
Steps:
Open OBS, and start the Virtual Camera
In Sources, click + → Media Source → Select your video file
In the Audio Mixer, click the gear icon → Advanced Audio Properties
Set Audio Monitoring to “Monitor and Output”
On Mac, go to System Settings → Sound → Output → BlackHole 16ch
Adjust volume before switching output, or switch back temporarily
In StreamrTV (before you Go Live):
Camera input: OBS Virtual Camera
Mic input: BlackHole 16ch
You’re now streaming a video file with clean audio and video.
⚠️ If you change audio devices mid-stream, audio may drop. Set everything before going live.
⚠️ Do not stream copyrighted or pirated content or anything that violates the StreamrTV terms and conditions (available in app). You are responsible for what you broadcast.
Option 2 (Windows): Play a Recorded File Directly from Your Laptop (recommended)
Setup: Windows PC + OBS Studio + OBS Virtual Camera + VB-Audio Cable (or similar)
1. Set Up OBS
Open OBS Studio
Go to Tools → Start Virtual Camera
In Sources, click + → Media Source
Name the source (e.g. “Video File”) → click OK
Browse and select your file → (optionally check Loop)
Click OK
2. Route Audio
In the Audio Mixer, click gear icon on media → Advanced Audio Properties
Set Audio Monitoring to “Monitor and Output”
In Windows Sound Settings → Output, select VB-Audio Cable
Adjust volume before switching device (or use OBS meters)
3. Stream in StreamrTV
Before clicking “Go Live”:
Camera input: OBS Virtual Camera
Mic input: VB-Audio Cable
✅ You’re now streaming a video file with clean AV output.
⚠️ Test your setup first with a short clip to confirm everything is working.
⚠️ Do not stream copyrighted or pirated content or anything that violates the StreamrTV terms and conditions (available in app). You are responsible for what you broadcast.
Option 2: Stream a Browser Tab via Screenshare
Easiest if your content is on an existing website.
Open the video or webpage in Chrome, in a separate tab
In your StreamrTV tab, click the screenshare icon (square with arrow)
Choose “Browser Tab” → your video tab → enable “Share tab audio”
Go back to your tab and ensure the webpage is properly set up
Return to StreamrTV and click Go Live
✅ Your content is now live to all viewers on StreamrTV.
⚠️ Important:
Make sure you are not violating any terms of service or copyright laws by broadcasting the content. Many platforms prohibit restreaming their content — even via screenshare or in private events. Only stream material that you own or have the legal right to distribute. You are solely responsible for what you broadcast.
Need Help?
Jump into theStreamrTV Discord to ask questions or connect with fellow creators.