Should You Use a Countdown Timer in Your Live Video?

Adding a countdown to the start of your livestream is easy with StreamYard. But when should you use a countdown timer?
In this episode of Ask StreamYard, Melanie Dyann Howe will help you determine if you should be using a countdown in your live videos. She will also show you how to use a countdown timer in StreamYard and cover some things to consider if you're going to use one.
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[@tradezone55]

I want to start using it.

[@StreamYard]

We have a guide here, with easy to follow steps on how to use StreamYard 😀 This is the best place to get started: support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/13428751670676-Getting-Started-Full-Product-Demo Let us know if you have any other questions! - Katie 🦆

[@drjeanduret]

When I use this solfware should I use a camera as well?

[@StreamYard]

It depends on how you’re streaming. If you want to be on camera, yes. If you’re using the audio avatar feature located under settings, you can use that option and stream without having a camera on. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@nettiethatsme]

Once a countdown ends do we automatically come on the screen or do we have to manually add ourselves?

[@StreamYard]

You would need to add yourself, but you can add yourself to the stream during the countdown (you won't interrupt the countdown) and you will appear on screen after the countdown finishes :) - Katie 🦆

[@nettiethatsme]

@@StreamYard This is what I needed to know! Thanks so much for your assistance!

[@StreamYard]

Awesome! So happy to help! - Katie 🦆

[@side8756]

thanks

[@StreamYard]

You’re welcome. What were some of your key takeaways? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆