Table of Contents:

• Viewers tab
• Connections tab
• Sorting the viewers list
• Mute your microphone
• Broadcast timer
• Viewer’s icon
• Adding members to your hotlist
• Notification preferences
• Translator
• Changing font size
• Handling abusive members

The following article will describe the features and settings in the live stream broadcaster. To open the broadcaster click on the “Live Stream” button in the header of the webpage.

The Broadcast window will open and automatically start your broadcast. The broadcast toggle in the upper right corner will be “green” indicating that you are broadcasting.

You will see three tabs in the upper right corner of the broadcaster:

Viewers tab

The tab is located on the top left of the broadcaster beside the “Connections tab”. Members who are viewing your webcam will be displayed under this tab.

Connections tab

The tab is located on the top left of the broadcaster beside the ” Viewers tab “. Online members in your Friends Network and the members that follow you will be displayed under this tab. When you see them here, you will be able to invite them to your broadcast.

Sorting the viewers list

You can sort the list of members by clicking on the drop down menu above the viewer column. Click on the drop down menu to expand the sort options and select the criteria to sort by name, tip, most recent or age.

 

Mute your microphone

You can mute the audio for your broadcast by clicking on the mute icon displayed to the top left of the broadcast window.

Broadcast timer

A timer is displayed in at the top of the broadcast window which displays how long you have been broadcasting. The timer is reset whenever you stop and restart your broadcast.

Viewer’s icon (eye icon)

The top right corner of the broadcast window displays the number of members who are viewing your broadcast.

Adding members to your Hotlist

You can add a viewer to your hotlist by clicking on the three dots menu next to their handle and select “Hotlist”. A confirmation will be shown in the footer of the chat window.

Notification preferences

You can enable sound notifications when a new public/private message arrives and a buzz/tip is received. To adjust your notification preferences click on the “Sound Settings” icon (speaker icon) in the broadcast window.

 

Click on the toggles to enable or disable sound notifications. Use the slider at the bottom of the page to adjust the sound volume then click on “Save”.

 

Translator

Our translation feature helps you chat with members who speak different languages. Here’s how to use it:

1. In the chat window, click the translation icon.
2. Select “English to Español” to see received messages in Spanish.
3. Select “Español to English” if you are typing in Spanish and want it translated to English.
   * If you no longer wish to use the translation feature, simply select “Turn Off” from the menu.

Example Scenario:
“English to Español” enabled:
Viewer (English Speaker): Replies in English.
Broadcaster (Spanish Speaker): Sees the reply in Spanish.

“Español to English” enabled
Broadcaster (Spanish Speaker): Writes a message in Spanish.
Viewer (English Speaker): Receives the message in English.

 

Changing your font size

To adjust the font size click on the “Settings” icon in the broadcast window.

 

Click on your desired icon size then click “Apply”.

 

Handling abusive members

You have several options to handle abusive members from viewing your broadcast. Click on the 3 dots next to members handle to display the options below:

 

• Mute – Selecting “Mute” will prevent the member from sending you messages during your current broadcast. The muted member can still watch your broadcast and tip you, but they won’t be able to send messages.
• Kick– Selecting “Kick” removes the viewer from your current broadcast. The member will not be able to rejoin until you start a new broadcast. Click on “Kick” to remove the member
• Ban – Banning a viewer removes the member from your current broadcast and adds the member to your Blocked Member list. The member will not be able to rejoin any of your broadcasts until they are removed from your Blocked Member List.
• Report Abuse – You can report members who are in violation of our terms of use by clicking on “Report Abuse”. An overlay with the abuse form is displayed over the broadcast.
  1. Select a reason.
  2. Describe the violation in the message field.
  3. Click the picture icon to add a screenshot (optional).
  4. Click the “Report” button.
  Our abuse team will review your report and take appropriate action.