Download the Twitch Xbox App
To stream to Twitch on Xbox One, you’ll need to download the free Twitch app. Here’s how to get it.
Connecting Your Twitch and Xbox Accounts
To make sure your Xbox One broadcasts to your Twitch account you’ll need to perform an initial connection using your computer. After your Twitch account is linked to your Xbox One, you won’t need to do it again unless you replace your console or change Twitch accounts.
Starting Your First Twitch Stream & Testing
The first time you stream from the Xbox One, you’ll be required to run some small tests to make sure everything is working properly and that the quality of the audio and visuals are as good as they can be. Here’s how to get everything set up.
Get Feedback On Your First Twitch Stream
It’s a good idea to ask a friend to watch your first stream and give you feedback on the broadcast quality and sound levels. If they experience a lot of lag (audio falling out of sync with the visuals), simply return to the Twitch settings and manually select a lower quality broadcast setting.
What You’ll Need to Twitch Stream on Xbox One
To stream to Twitch on your Xbox One video game console you don’t need much beyond the following basics.
One console from the Xbox One family of devices such as the Xbox One, Xbox One S, or Xbox One X.A wireless or wired internet connection. Either is fine but the faster the internet connection is, the better quality of video you’ll be able to broadcast.One television set to connect to your console so you can see your gameplay.An Xbox One controller to play your game and navigate the Twitch app.
Stream Video of Yourself With Audio on Twitch
If you wish to incorporate video footage of yourself and provide voice narration (both of which are optional), you’ll also need to have the following items.
An Xbox One Kinect Sensor. This device is primarily used for recording video for your Twitch stream but can also function as a microphone. In addition to enhancing your Twitch broadcast, the Kinect also allows Xbox One owners to use voice commands, make Skype video calls, and play motion video games such as Dance Central Spotlight, Just Dance, and Fruit Ninja.The Xbox Kinect Adapter. While the Kinect works directly with the original Xbox One console, owners of the Xbox One S and Xbox One X editions will need to purchase the Xbox Kinect Adapter for it to work properly.
Consider Upgrading Your Audio Setup
The Kinect may have a microphone but for high-quality audio for your stream, you should use a separate device:
The Xbox One Chat Headset: Owners of the original Xbox One will have received Microsoft’s own custom gaming headset in the console’s box. The Xbox One Chat Headset connects directly to the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter (also included) which plugs into any Xbox One controller. This headset records clear audio and is easy to use and can also be purchased separately by gamers with newer consoles, such as the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Other headset or microphone. Newer Xbox One controllers include a 3.5mm audio jack built into the bottom of the device under the d-pad. This jack can be used to connect any regular headset, earphones, or microphone from a heavy-duty gaming headset to basic Apple EarPods.
