We will be taking a look at the nifty stream companion Streamer.bot today. This light-weight and versatile program can manage a wide variety of tasks and can be incredibly powerful when utilised properly.
Introduction
Why choose Streamer.Bot? Honestly there is no one reason to choose one bot over another, but there are a lot of reasons why we like Streamer.bot.
Firstly, it’s easy to set-up the initial app as it is all contained within the initial download folder. This means you can transfer it to other systems with little to no problems. It also has a function to import and export a selection of commands and prompts, so you can set-up and share your ideas easily.
While it can be overwhelming at the beginning, Streamer.bot works on logical processes which can be built upon over time. Starting from simple “Command Triggers” you can build up to creating triggers with multiple action paths and variable results that will appear on your stream and keep your viewers entertained.
Set-Up
Step 1: Installing Streamer.Bot
Streamer.bot doesn’t need installing to your machine to run. Simply download the app from the website and extract the files to the location you want to store your bot.
Step 2: Connecting to Broadcasting Software
To connect to your chosen broadcasting software you will need to navigate through the top bar to the “Stream Apps” tab. Since we use OBS, we will use the OBS tab and right-click on the box to add a new connection. The recommended version to use is “v5.x” and you can use local host “127.0.0.1” with the OBS port “4455“. Use port “4444” if using version “v4.9.x“. You can add a password in if you wish, but you will have to use the same password later in OBS.
Now go into your OBS and navigate through the “Tools” menu to the “Websockets” settings. Here we want to enable the Websockets and make sure our settings match up with Streamer.bot host settings we used before.
You’re almost ready to go, just return to Streamer.bot and right-click your connection to manually connect to your OBS. If you have done this correctly, it should now show at the bottom of your WebSocket settings.
Step 3: Connecting To Twitch & YouTube
You can connect Streamer.bot to Twitch and YouTube simultaneously, and it’s super easy to do too. Note: if you have more than one YouTube account, you may need to make the one you are connecting to your default profile if you struggle making the connection.
Navigate from the top bar to “Platforms” and choose which platform you want to connect to. Log into your account and follow the instructions on Twitch and YouTube to authorise and authenticate them properly. You should now be ready to start making commands.
Not sure if you’re ready to go? Check the bottom, right-hand side of the screen. Here you should be able to see all your Streamer.bot connections and if they are currently active.
Conclusion
Now you are connected, you are ready to start making commands. We will go through some different commands for you to try in the future, but let us know if there is anything in particular you want in the meantime.
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