YouTube Rolls Out 3 Updates For Live Streams

 YouTube announces three new features that will make live streams a more interactive experience for creators and viewers.YouTube’s path toward feature parity with Twitch continues as the company announces three updates exclusively for live streams.

These updates expand the availability of an existing feature while bringing two new features to live streams on YouTube.

The new tools rolling out will make it easier for creators to interact with their live audience and keep them engaged throughout the duration of a stream.

YouTube’s updates to live streams include:

• Polls
• Subscribers-only chat
• Expansion of Clips feature

• YouTube is not breaking any new ground with these features. Rather, it’s catching up to what are standard offerings from live streaming competitors like Twitch.

  Here’s more information about these updates and how they can enhance your next YouTube stream.

• Three New Features For YouTube Live Streams

  Live Polls In Chat

  YouTube channels can now create and manage live polls on streams and premieres.

  Live polls can be used, for example, to ask your audience’s opinion on the current topic of discussion.

  Create a live poll by following the steps below:

  • Schedule or start a live stream or a premiere.
  • From the bottom of the chat window, tap Create a poll.
  • Create your poll, and then select Ask your community.
  • Tap End poll from the banner at the top of the chat to see results.