How to Watch and Chat on YouTube Live Stream

1. Why is chat disabled on YouTube live?
2. Is YouTube live streaming free?
3. Can YouTube live see who is watching?
4. How do I talk to YouTube support?
5. How do I turn off chat on YouTube app?
6. Do you need 1000 subscribers on YouTube to live stream?
7. How long can you stream on YouTube?
8. How do I start a livestream on YouTube?
9. Can I watch my own YouTube video to get 4000 watch hours?
10. How do I watch a live stream?

Why is chat disabled on YouTube live?

If your channel or live stream's audience is set as made for kids, some features will be turned off or restricted. These are just a few examples -- see a complete list of features here. Live chat: Live chat, and subsequently, live chat replay and Super Chat.

Is YouTube live streaming free?

YouTube, on the other hand, is a live streaming Goliath with a wide spectrum of mom and pop content. It's free to live stream, but it's also easy to get lost in the massive wading pool of content.

Can YouTube live see who is watching?

YouTube Live, which rounds out the big three streaming platforms, does not have a viewer list, so streamers must rely on the viewer count to monitor their audience. ... The only way to see who's watching a stream on YouTube Live is through the chat feature.

How do I talk to YouTube support?

Go to support.google.com/youtube and sign in. At the bottom under "Need more help?", select Contact us. Follow the prompts to email our Creator Support team.

How do I turn off chat on YouTube app?

You can disable Live chat at any time, even after the event has started.

1. Stream Now: Select the gear icon and uncheck the Enable live chat box.
2. Events: Go ;to Edit > Basic Info > Advanced Settings. Under "Chat," uncheck the Enable live chat box.

Do you need 1000 subscribers on YouTube to live stream?

To live stream on mobile, your channel will need to have at least 1,000 subscribers. ... Creators who have less than 1,000 subscribers can still live stream through a computer and webcam.

How long can you stream on YouTube?

Each YouTube live streaming event is limited to 8 hours. For most conferences, this will not be a problem, but if you are planning a longer event, you may need to consider how to split your live stream coverage to account for this limitation.

How do I start a livestream on YouTube?

On YouTube, click the “Create a video or post” button in the top-right corner of the screen. Select “Go live.” In the YouTube Live Control Room, click on “Stream” in the top navigation bar. Title your stream, choose a privacy setting, add a description, select an appropriate category, and upload a thumbnail.

Can I watch my own YouTube video to get 4000 watch hours?

In order for the 4000 hours of Watch Time to count, your videos have to be public. So that means you can't do a live stream, and then set it to unlisted. You also can't make videos and then six months down the line, delete them or set them to private. They have to remain public to count.

How do I watch a live stream?

Live video streamed to Livestream is viewable on most iOS and Android mobile browsers. Open the browser on your mobile device. You can either type in livestream.com/watch and use the search tool to find an event you are looking for or type in the full URL of the event you are looking for if you know it.