In addition to adding live streams directly from Crowdpurr and connecting OBS to Crowdpurr streaming, you can embed third-party video content on participants' mobile devices using YouTube or Twitch.
This is great for embedding a YouTube video or live stream to display on participant devices. Alternatively, you can also embed a Twitch video or live stream.
With this on-demand video functionality, you can dynamically add:
Static intro videos uploaded to YouTube or Twitch
YouTube videos for specific questions, segments, rounds, etc.
Celebrity messages and recordings uploaded to YouTube
YouTube Live streams when you're streaming to YouTube instead of Crowdpurr
Twitch live streams when you're streaming to Twitch instead of Crowdpurr
Static outro videos uploaded to YouTube or Twitch
On-demand videos allow embedded content to be run at any time and will display directly on Crowdpurr's Participant View. You can add up to 10 videos or streams that can be triggered any time from the Streaming tab.
Streaming tab on the Experience Dashboard
Add an On-Demand Video
From the Experience Dashboard, click on the salmon-colored Streaming tab then scroll down to the On-Demand Video section as displayed below:
On-Demand Video section on the Streaming tab
Add a YouTube Video
To add a static YouTube video or YouTube Live stream, click on the red Add YouTube button. A pop-up appears that requires a YouTube video's URL.
Find a Video on YouTube
To add a static YouTube video, head over to YouTube and search for the specific YouTube video to add. On the video's page, click on the Share button and copy the URL to the video by clicking the Copy button next to the video's URL in the pop-up dialog.
This YouTube video will be added to the On-Demand Video section in Crowdpurr.
Add the YouTube Video to Crowdpurr Using the URL
Next, paste the copied URL into the YouTube pop-up box and click the green Search button.
Configure the YouTube video's Start and End after entering the URL.
Configure Settings for the YouTube Video
If you want the YouTube video to start at a certain point, you can enter a Start time. Additionally, you can enter an End time and the video will stop at that time.
What happens when the video ends? Whenever an added on-demand video from YouTube or Twitch ends, it will automatically disappear from participant devices. This will either happen at the inputted End time set for the video or when the video reaches its actual end.
Add the YouTube Video to Crowdpurr
Click on the blue Add Video button to add the YouTube video. The video will be added to your set of on-demand videos and streams. You can add up to ten videos.
An added static YouTube video waiting to be played.
Playing an On-Demand Video or Stream
Once you've added your on-demand videos and streams, you can trigger them to play on participants' mobile devices. Click on the green Play button below the video or stream you wish to play.
Press the green Play button to start playing an on-demand video.
The on-demand video will now play on all participants' mobile devices. The video will play until it is finished or manually stopped by you.
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What happens if you trigger an on-demand video while another is playing? If you trigger an on-demand video or start a live stream while an on-demand video is already playing, it will stop and hide the currently playing video and trigger the new one.
Stopping an On-Demand Video or Stream
If you're ready to stop an on-demand video or stream, simply click on the red Stop button located underneath the current video.
Press the red Stop button to stop playing an on-demand video.
Adding Twitch Videos and Live Streams
Adding videos and live streams from Twitch uses the same process as YouTube. Simply find your video or live stream on Twitch, copy its URL, and paste it into the Twitch dialog pop-up on Crowdpurr after clicking the purple Add Twitch button.
Adding Live Streams Versus Static Videos
You can add YouTube live streams the same way you add static videos. Just click the Live Stream tab in the pop-up dialog after clicking Add YouTube.
Click the Live Stream button to add a YouTube live stream instead of a video.
Adding Your Own YouTube Live Streams
Adding your own YouTube live stream requires having a YouTube account that allows the embedding of live streams. There are certain requirements for this. We suggest streaming directly in Crowdpurr using Crowdpurr Streaming.
Creating your own YouTube Live stream or Twitch stream is beyond the scope of this article. However, YouTube is a great resource for learning how to create your streams on YouTube or Twitch.