Live Tools
Eranio Published on: 13. October 2026
Live Tools
Live Tools let you control your Twitch channel's features directly during a stream: change the stream info, send an announcement, adjust chat settings, and start Twitch polls and Twitch predictions. Menu: Channel → Live Tools.
This page is only available for Twitch.
Requirement
This page needs an extended Twitch connection. If it is missing, the page shows a notice with a link to log in again.
Stream info
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Title | Your stream's title, up to 140 characters |
| Game / category | The Twitch category, searchable |
The "Save" button applies the changes to Twitch immediately. If you did not change anything, you get the message "No changes provided."
Send announcement
Sends a colored announcement directly into your Twitch chat.
| Field | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Message | Announcement text, up to 500 characters, supports emotes | - |
| Color | Default (purple), Blue, Green, Orange or Purple | Default |
The "Send announcement" button sends the message to your chat immediately.
Chat settings
| Field | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Slow mode | Limits how often viewers can post | Off |
| Seconds between messages | Only with slow mode on, 3 to 120 seconds | 30 |
| Emote only | Chat only allows messages made of emotes | Off |
| Follower only | Only followers may post | Off |
| Follower time in minutes | Only with follower mode on: how long someone must have followed already, 0 = immediately, up to 129600 minutes (90 days) | 0 |
| Subscriber only | Only subscribers may post | Off |
The "Save" button applies all chat settings at once.
Poll (Twitch poll)
Starts a native Twitch poll (different from the polls in the Live Control Room: this one runs through Twitch's own poll feature, with Twitch's own interface for viewers).
| Field | What it does | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Question | Up to 60 characters | - |
| Choices | 2 to 5 options, up to 25 characters each | at least 2 |
| Duration (seconds) | How long the poll runs | 15 to 1800 seconds |
The "Start poll" button starts the poll. A running poll is shown on the page with current votes, with the actions "End & show result" or "End & archive".
Prediction (Twitch prediction)
Starts a native Twitch prediction with two outcomes that viewers can back with their channel points.
| Field | What it does | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Question / title | Up to 45 characters | - |
| Outcome A (Blue) | First outcome, up to 25 characters | - |
| Outcome B (Red) | Second outcome, up to 25 characters | - |
| Duration (seconds) | How long bets stay open | 30 to 1800 seconds |
The "Start prediction" button starts the prediction. A running prediction is shown with the actions "Lock" (no more bets, but no winner yet) or "Cancel" (all bets are refunded). After locking, you choose the winning outcome and Twitch distributes the channel points to the winners automatically.
FAQ
Why can't I open this page, or why do I only see a login notice? Your Twitch connection needs extended permissions for these features. Log in with Twitch again using the shown link.
What's the difference between the poll here and the polls in the Live Control Room? The poll here is Twitch's own native feature with its own interface for viewers. The polls in the Live Control Room run through your own overlay and also work for other platforms.
Can I change a finished prediction afterward? No. Once a winning outcome is chosen, the prediction is finalized and can no longer be corrected.
Why can't I find my category? Type the exact name of the game or category into the search field, the list is searched directly from Twitch.