You Can (Once Again) Stream Twitch From Your Xbox
Twitch streaming integration is back on the Xbox console. Microsoft abandoned its Twitch integration back in 2017 in favor of its own streaming platform called Mixer, which no longer exists, but Xbox players can once again watch and stream on Twitch directly from their Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console without the need for additional settings. equipment or applications. Xbox users can also receive push notifications on their console when a streamer they follow goes live.
The return of Twitch integration on Xbox One and Series X/S is welcome, but before you can go live, you’ll need to sync your Twitch account to Xbox.
How to link your Twitch account on Xbox
- Open the Xbox Guide on Xbox One or Series X/S and go to the Capture and Share menu.
- Select Live.
- You will be prompted to link your Twitch account. You can complete this step by scanning the QR code with your smartphone, or by entering the URL on your PC or other device connected to the Internet.
- Sign in to Twitch when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
- If your account is linked, you can receive notifications on your Xbox when a streamer you follow is live. You can turn this on in the Xbox guide menu under Settings > Preferences > Notifications.
How to Go Live on Twitch from an Xbox Console
- Make sure your microphone/headset and webcam (if you have one) are connected to the console and set up correctly.
- Open the Xbox Guide menu and go to the Capture and Share tab, then select Live.
- A pop-up window will appear with prompts for setting the name of the stream and adjusting the audio and video settings, including microphone and gameplay audio level and mixing, as well as video bitrate and resolution settings.
- When you’re happy with your settings, select “Go Live” and yep, you’re live on Twitch.
While streaming from your Xbox doesn’t offer as many options as streaming from an external PC or laptop, and you can’t customize the visual layout of your stream or use transitions, it’s a much simpler setup. However, important features are still available on the Xbox Dashboard, including Twitch on-screen chat and viewer count, and a menu to adjust microphone and video settings on the fly in the Xbox guide. There’s also a built-in “pause screen” that hides your console’s video feed. You open the menu to change settings or switch to another game, which helps keep your privacy while streaming.