Countdown Timer Ideas For Your Live Streams

Learn how to create a countdown timer for your live streams.
In this video, Melanie Dyann Howe will share four countdown timer ideas that you can use create and use to start your live stream.
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[@RVingwithG]

Thank you .... Great Rocking info!

[@StreamYard]

@@RVingwithG thank you! If you have a question, feel free to use #AskStreamYard and we may feature it on a future episode. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

WE NEED DARK MODE!! THE WHITE BACKGROUND IS HORRIBLE!!

[@NickalusNicoJohnson]

This was one of the BEST Streamyard tutorials I've seen. Thank you! Been wondering how you and others were doing these novel countdown timers!

[@MelanieDyann]

Woohoo! So glad you found the video helpful Nickalus!

[@StreamYard]

Thank you! If you have suggestions for future ones, please let us know. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@MyBlocksStrongestMan]

Great tips. I like the idea of calls to action during the countdown.

[@StreamYard]

Do you have any other ideas for using a countdown timer that we left out? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@michelle-te2gz]

good idea 👌

[@alfanasir]

Nice.. thanks Mel and StreamYard

[@StreamYard]

You're welcome.

[@michelle-te2gz]

Fantastic video what a great tutorial you made it look good, and the way you went through it all step by step makes it a lot easier to get what you are talking about , another fantastic video Stream Yard and thank you Melanie for the help it is appreciated !!💜🤟

[@StreamYard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HappyPaperPeople]

Wow! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I hadn't thought about it, but I live the countdown idea! And you make it so easy!! Thank you!

[@StreamYard]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch the countdown timer ideas video. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below, or join our free community here: facebook.com/groups/streamyardcommunity Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@BirdGardenChannel]

I'm a user and this hits the spot - Thank you!

[@StreamYard]

We're glad to have you! If you have any questions, feel free to share them in the comments or join our free Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/streamyardcommunity Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@payotimeRamsYT]

Great tips ! Thanks I’m gonna try for a while with the timer

[@StreamYard]

Glad to hear this! Which type of countdown timer do you think you'll try first? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@payotimeRamsYT]

@@StreamYard hey Christian and I think a longer one to help with any delays or people joining

[@DeekJohnson]

Very helpful thx

[@francissalang5926]

Love this, Mel. Thank you so much. Hope you can also make a video that will cover the use of mixer application on SY. Being able to have sound effects. The How, The Why, etc... Thanks.

[@MichaelDaniels]

Love your stuff Mel! Great job

[@MelanieDyann]

Thanks, friend!

[@MichaelDaniels]

@@MelanieDyann of course

[@bunchcomedian924]

thanks for the great ideas!

[@macalolitochannel]

Thank you for idea ma'am

[@StreamYard]

You are welcome.

[@aranaproduction10]

Nice sharing.

[@StreamYard]

Thank you! Which type of countdown timer do you think you'll use first? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@TheFallibleMan]

Melanie, do you start the countdown "X" amount of time before the set start time or at the top of the scheduled start time?

[@tehillahmusicministries7008]

I would like to know if there is a telepronter on StreamYard. What do you use? Sounds pretty smooth!

[@StreamYard]

Here are some recommended teleprompters to check out. streamyard.com/blog/live-streaming-equipment/best-teleprompters-for-live-streaming/ Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@brianepecora]

Hi! I work with Streamyard to stream sports events (soccer) but at the moment I dind’t find the way to add a timer… is it possible? I don’t want a countdown, it must be a timer for 50 minutes. Thank you a lot!

[@kamala4583]

❤ thanks

[@CreativeGirlofColor]

This was a great video of Melanie 💖thank you so so much is it possible can you do a video on how to connect your Elgato wave 3 microphone and have music going and all the things because I’m having a problem with that and I’m having a major delay?

[@kamala4583]

Best video

[@govindaprasadchalise1813]

great video i love me very sweet i am from Nepal welcome all my friends thank you

[@S2B]

👉 Great video Mel. Love it!👌

[@MelanieDyann]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnshoemakerpbc]

We use one too before we started using it our first few lines got cut off. Then we did like a pause for like 10 seconds which looked dumb during the replays.

[@StreamYard]

The best way is to put up a static overlay, start your live stream, then wait about 15-20 seconds and then start your countdown timer. Some of the destinations have a delay. Have you tried this? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@jared9962]

We were having problems with our countdown timers. We had music that was fine legally wise but still got copyright strikes from groups that made no sense like Warner Music Group, Pakistan Super League, etc.

[@StreamYard]

While you can buy a license to the music, does it allow you to use it for live streaming? Every license is different. Did you read the terms for the license you purchased? Also remember, there are a lot of sites that just resell the music. The same for stock photography. Where did you purchase the music from? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@farid826]

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[@giancarloformento]

i would have the full screen PROGRAM in extended windiow monitor ... it could be great if i have to show my live locally in a screen or LEDScreen o r a projector

[@geordonimckoy3166]

How can I add music to that countdown timer

[@StreamYard]

You would need to either take the video into your favorite Editor and add music there and export it as a new video, or bring music in using a mixer, or our new background music feature. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@Itz_Kendra_Gacha]

First

[@StreamYard]

Thank you! Which of the countdown timers do you use or plan to test on your streams? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@RVingwithG]

@@StreamYard I have used the main 30 one many times. I want to learn to make my own and then use OBS ( I have) to rock my skills.(that I need to develop)

[@Metal_seer]

I like short countdown timers -- not more than 15 seconds.

[@StreamYard]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@adinastube4084]

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[@SupremeGecko]

NOT a big fan of countdown timers.

[@StreamYard]

Good point. Some live streamers like them, while they don't always work for others. What is your live stream about? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@SupremeGecko]

@@StreamYard Thank you for the quick reply. My livestreams are usually interviews with other Pet owners/breeders.