Douyin Live Streaming Tutorial

Complete guide for high-quality live streaming on Douyin platform using LimeLive AI Camera. Douyin offers two live streaming modes to choose from.

🎯 Before You Start

Before starting Douyin live streaming, ensure that:

• ✅ LimeLive AI Camera is downloaded and installed
• ✅ Douyin account meets live streaming requirements (usually 1000+ followers)
• ✅ Stable network connection
• ✅ Live streaming content is prepared

📱 Method 1: Mobile Live Streaming (Game Live Mode)

1. Start Douyin Game Live

1. Open Douyin APP
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom
3. Select "Go Live"
4. Choose "Game Live"
5. Tap "Start Game Live"

2. Get Streaming Information

1. On the game live page, tap "More"
2. Select "Third-party Streaming" or "OBS Streaming"
3. Get the following information:
   • Streaming Address (Server): rtmp://...
   • Stream Key: live_xxx...

3. Configure LimeLive AI Camera

1. Open LimeLive AI Camera
2. Enter "Live Streaming" mode
3. Select "Douyin Game Live" preset
4. Input streaming information:
   • Server Address: Input streaming address
   • Stream Key: Input stream key

💻 Method 2: PC Live Streaming (Live Companion)

1. Download Douyin Live Companion

1. Visit Douyin Creator Platform
2. Download "Douyin Live Companion" PC version
3. Install and login with Douyin account

2. Set Up Third-party Streaming

1. Open Douyin Live Companion
2. Click "Start Live"
3. Select "Third-party Streaming"
4. Get streaming address and key

3. Connect LimeLive AI Camera

Via USB Connection:

1. Connect camera to computer with USB cable
2. Add "Video Capture Device" in Live Companion
3. Select LimeLive AI Camera

Via Network Streaming:

1. Select "RTMP Streaming" in LimeLive AI Camera
2. Input streaming information from Live Companion
3. Start streaming

🎯 Choose the Right Live Streaming Mode

Mobile Live Streaming (Game Live) is suitable for:

Advantages:

• ✅ Simple operation, complete with just a phone
• ✅ No additional equipment needed
• ✅ Can go live anytime, anywhere
• ✅ Perfect for mobile scenarios

Use Cases:

• Outdoor live streaming, travel sharing
• Simple life recording
• Temporary live content
• Beginner streamers

PC Live Streaming (Live Companion) is suitable for:

Advantages:

• ✅ Higher quality, more features
• ✅ Supports multi-scene switching
• ✅ Can add more effects and materials
• ✅ Better stability

Use Cases:

• Professional content creation
• Educational demonstration live streaming
• Product showcase live streaming
• Long-duration live streaming

🎥 Streaming Settings Optimization

Mobile Live Streaming Quality Settings

Recommended configuration for game live mode:

Setting	Recommended Value	Notes
Resolution	720P (1280x720)	Balance quality and smoothness
Frame Rate	30fps	Smooth playback
Bitrate	2000-3500 kbps	Suitable for mobile networks
Encoding	H.264	Best compatibility

PC Live Streaming Quality Settings

High-quality configuration for Live Companion:

Setting	Recommended Value	Notes
Resolution	1080P (1920x1080)	High definition
Frame Rate	30fps or 60fps	Choose based on content
Bitrate	3000-6000 kbps	Adjust based on network
Encoding	H.264 or H.265	H.265 saves more bandwidth

Audio Settings

• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Bitrate: 128 kbps
• Channels: Stereo

🤖 AI Features Application

Smart Beauty

1. Enable "AI Beauty" feature
2. Adjust beauty intensity (recommended 30-50%)
3. Enable "Smart Lighting"

Scene Recognition

• Portrait Mode: Auto-optimize skin tone and lighting
• Product Display: Enhance product details and colors
• Outdoor Streaming: Auto-adjust exposure and white balance

Real-time Filters

Recommended filters for Douyin live streaming:

• 📸 Natural Fresh: Suitable for daily life sharing
• 🎨 Vintage Film: Adds atmosphere to streams
• ✨ Dreamy Light: Perfect for night streaming

💡 Streaming Tips

Lighting Setup

1. Main Light: 45-degree front lighting
2. Fill Light: Use AI lighting assistance
3. Avoid Backlight: Background lighting shouldn't be too strong

Composition

• Center the subject with appropriate headroom
• Maintain stability, avoid frequent movement
• Use rule of thirds composition

Interaction Enhancement

• Enable "Bullet Comments Display"
• Use AI voice recognition to reply to viewers
• Set up keyword auto-replies

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mobile Live Streaming Issues

Cannot get streaming address:

1. Confirm account has live streaming permissions
2. Check if "Game Live" mode is selected
3. Re-login to Douyin account

Stream disconnection:

1. Check mobile network signal
2. Lower bitrate to 1500-2000 kbps
3. Close background apps on phone

PC Live Streaming Issues

Live Companion cannot recognize camera:

1. Check USB connection cable
2. Install camera driver program
3. Restart Live Companion software

Streaming connection failed:

1. Check if streaming address is correct
2. Confirm firewall settings
3. Try changing network environment

General Issues

Blurry image:

1. Adjust focus for clarity
2. Increase lighting brightness
3. Check if lens has smudges

Audio issues:

1. Check microphone permission settings
2. Adjust audio input gain
3. Use external microphone for better quality

📊 Data Monitoring

During live streaming, monitor:

• Viewer Count: Real-time audience numbers
• Network Status: Ensure stable streaming
• Video Quality: Maintain optimal image quality
• Interaction Data: Respond to viewer feedback promptly

🎉 Advanced Features

Multi-camera Switching

1. Connect multiple devices
2. Use "Scene Switching" feature
3. Set up different shooting angles

Stream Recording

• Enable "Local Recording" feature
• Select high-quality recording format
• Use for post-production and replay

Scheduled Streaming

• Set live streaming start time
• Configure auto-streaming
• Test equipment status in advance

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💡 Pro Tip: For first-time streaming, we recommend doing a test run to ensure all settings are working properly before going live. If you encounter issues, check the Troubleshooting section.