TikTok creators who stream games or other live content from a PC can use TikTok LIVE Studio to manage a broadcast and interact with viewers. The app connects a streaming workspace to a TikTok account, with controls for camera, microphone, chat, and on-screen audience features.
Set up a camera, microphone, and streaming workspace
After signing in with a TikTok account, configure the workspace by choosing a camera and main microphone. TikTok LIVE Studio also provides an internet-speed and PC-performance test, giving creators a way to check their setup before starting a broadcast.
An interactive tutorial introduces the streaming controls. It covers the options shown in the workspace, so new users can get acquainted with the broadcast layout before going live.
Adjust chat and add interactive LIVE widgets
The workspace combines the live video setup with audience interaction tools. The chat box can be resized and moved while configuring the layout, allowing creators to position viewer messages where they can follow them during a stream.
TikTok LIVE Studio also offers widgets for adding activity to a broadcast:
- LIVE goals for tracking a target during the session.
- Treasure boxes and quick polls for viewer participation.
Start a TikTok livestream from the PC
When the camera, microphone, and workspace are ready, the Go Live control starts the broadcast. Creators can use the desktop setup to stream games or other live content while keeping chat and interactive widgets in view.
Livestream access is required for broadcasting. The source describes a 1,000-follower threshold and says users who cannot go live can submit an access request through a form in the app.
Pros
- Select a camera and main microphone in the workspace setup
- Resize and reposition the chat box during a stream
- Add LIVE goals, treasure boxes, and quick polls
- Run an internet-speed and PC-performance test during setup
Cons
- A TikTok account is required to sign in
- The source states that livestreaming requires 1,000 followers or an access request
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only
What can TikTok LIVE Studio do?
It lets creators stream live from a PC, configure a camera and microphone, arrange chat, and add widgets such as LIVE goals and polls.
Can the chat box be moved during setup?
Yes. The chat box can be resized and positioned in the workspace.
What if the account cannot start a livestream?
The app provides a form for requesting livestream access.