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Pairs lets you stream to your guests' channels and attract more viewers.
How to use Pairs in Studio
From Studio:
Open any Studio setup and click the Invite Guests button under your preview window.
Make sure "Guests can add channels to this stream" is toggled on.
Copy the link and share it with your guests.
From the home screen:
Click the three dots on your Studio's stream card.
Click Pair channels.
Make sure "Allow guests to re-broadcast" is toggled on.
Copy the link and share it with your guests.
Guests will use the link you provided to pair their channels. If they need help, you can share this guide with them.
Requirements
To use Pairs, the host needs a paid plan.
Guests can pair up to 2 channels for free.
If a guest has their own Restream plan, they can pair as many channels as their plan allows.
Guests can only pair their channels before the stream begins.
If your guests don't have a Restream account, they will be asked to enter an email and password to add their channels, but no payment is needed.
FAQ
Will I receive comments from the chat of my guests' channels too?
Will I receive comments from the chat of my guests' channels too?
Yes, chats from your guests’ channels will be marked as “Paired”. Only the chat relay feature will not be supported between host and guest channels.
You will also only be able to respond to comments in your own channels due to the privacy settings and permissions of streaming platforms.
Do my guests have to appear on the stream?
Do my guests have to appear on the stream?
No. When guests open your Studio link, they’ll land on the join screen. From there, they can:
Pair their channels only, then close the page without joining the stream at all.
Enter the Studio, then pair channels before the stream starts.
Pair and join the Studio right away.
If a guest does choose to join the stream, they still won’t be shown on screen unless the host brings them in manually.
How far in advance can my guests pair their channels?
How far in advance can my guests pair their channels?
Guests can pair their channels at any time before a scheduled Studio stream starts.
Are there any limits to the number of paired channels?
Are there any limits to the number of paired channels?
There is no limit on the number of paired guests or the number of paired channels in total.
Can I disable or unpair channels?
Can I disable or unpair channels?
Yes, you can either fully unpair guest channels or simply toggle them off to disable them temporarily.
Click the channel icons on your stream card or at the top of Studio.
Select Paired Channels.
Toggle it off to temporarily disable it, or click the three dots and choose Unpair channel to remove it entirely.
Keep in mind:
If a guest toggles a channel off, it won’t appear in your list.
If you toggle a channel off as the host, the guest still sees it as on, but it won’t receive the stream. You can toggle it back on anytime.
Turning off the Pairs toggle disables all guest channels, but turning one back on will re-enable the group.
💡 Adding guest channels to your stream can give you up to 3X more views.