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How to Change Stream Delay on Twitch

Updated: Dec 9, 2021

Twitch is a popular live streaming service that can be used to stream video games, music, and sports.

It also offers different settings for delayed viewing of your content so that you avoid issues with being snipped while playing online or using Twitch as an interface during scrim sessions in tournaments where the players don't have any delay option themselves.

Delayed streams help people avoid missing out when what's happening gets cut off abruptly due to them cutting into others. programs/tournaments etc., especially at crucial moments like kills where viewers need all their attention focused solely on gameplay instead of having distracted by unrelated items such as possible delays.

Stream delay is now available in almost every broadcasting software. The primary purpose of this feature, as the name suggests it’s a bit delayed when happening and showing up on stream - but at least you can choose how long your streams last!

The period during which streaming will delay depends entirely upon personal preference; some users may want their events or shows presented immediately while others prefer their Machine Learning algorithms to roll out crime scenes and forensics analysis.


What is the purpose of Stream Delays?

Stream delays are inevitable when you have a high-speed internet connection, but they can also be beneficial. As an example of the latter case, I will use League of Legends pro gaming events where viewers want to access even if their local cable company offers nothing else than basic channels at best.

These people rely on live streaming services like Twitch or Youtube Gaming instead because it's cheaper and more reliable for watching content that has already been recorded rather then waiting many weeks until reruns air after commercials!

As mentioned before though there are some flaws: since everything needs time to load onto servers first before showing up as Live Video(stream) footage this leads us to 3 possible outcomes.



Why would anyone want to use stream delay? It's an awful idea, and will only slow down your chat.

You should never interrupt live chats with a long break in-between like that!


A common misconception about streaming is the belief people have on how video content behaves online - it’s not just YouTube where this happens; many platforms make similar mistakes as well because there has been no empirical research done yet into what actually goes down during these interactions between individuals.

One thing we do know: if someone leaves mid-sentence/conversation then all other parties involved may lose out big time.


Changing Stream Delay on Twitch

When streaming on Twitch, it is always a good idea to turn the option "low latency mode" if you have an internet connection that isn't great. This will help with minor buffering and delay when viewers are trying desperately for sync in their gameplay or chat messages!

To enable this feature just log into your account from the settings page by clicking Channel & Videos tab at top of the screen next time around...or go ahead and jump straight down there now since we're all grown-ups anyway.

On the next page of Twitch, scroll down to the option “low latency Mode.”

Save your settings, and you are done with it.


Wrap up

Twitch is a great platform for gamers and streamers alike. The low latency mode on Twitch makes it super easy to delay your streams, which will give you plenty of time to make sure everything goes smoothly during live broadcasts!

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