Users can stream directly to TikTok Live using the software. One of the most obvious use cases for the app is that it offers live streaming games, which, given the platform’s already massive reach, could make TikTok a serious competitor like Twitch. Live Studio users can stream content from their computers, phones or game consoles.
TikTok Live Studio looks pretty new for now. Creators can turn on features like giveaways, comments, and keyword filters. However, as with other live streaming software like OBS and Streamlabs, they cannot set browser windows as a source for their streams, have moderators, or create alerts for new followers or tips.
Still, it’s worth keeping in mind that these are the early days of practice. TikTok told TechCrunch that only a few thousand users have access for now. If it decides to move forward with the app, the company will likely expand the Live Studio feature over time.
If TikTok adds all the other necessary features to Live Studio, it could become a viable target for those who want to give up Twitch and YouTube or tap into an existing fan base on the platform. Among other things, the app could offer creators a way to bring their posts and on-demand videos together in one place.