Simply add the time to your stream - Here's how it works!

Do you want to display a timein your Twitch streamto inform your viewers about the current time? No problem! With the right software and a few simple steps, you can effectively integrate a time display into your stream. This guide will walk you through the whole process.

Key Insights

To easily insert a time display into your Twitch stream, you need the software SNES. This allows you to create not only a time display but also timers or countdowns. Integration with Streamlabs or OBS Studio is straightforward and can be done in a few steps.

Step 1: Download and Install the Software

To insert a time display, you first need to download the SNES software. Go to the website, download the file "snashsetup.exe," and save it to your computer.

Run the downloaded file and confirm the installation process by clicking "Yes." Then select the language "German" and choose a location for the installation. It is advisable to use the default options by clicking "Next" several times until the installation is complete.

Click "Finish" to complete the installation. Now you can open the program. If the program does not open automatically, go to your desktop and run it manually.

Step 2: Set Time in the SNES Program

After you have successfully opened the program, you will find the options for the time display. Click on "Time" under the settings to display the current time. You also have the option to display the date if desired.

To copy the time display, click "Copy PF to clipboard," so the time is copied to the clipboard. Now you are ready to integrate the time into your streaming software.

Step 3: Integration into Streamlabs or OBS Studio

Now it's time to integrate the time into your stream. Open your streaming software, whether it's Streamlabs or OBS Studio. Click on the plus sign (+) in the sources list to add a new source.

Select "Text (GDI+)" from the source list. You can now create a new source and give it a name. Enter "Time" as the name and click on "Add Source."

Activate the "Read from file" option and paste the link you copied earlier into the input field with Ctrl + V.

Step 4: Adjust and Format the Time

Once you have successfully added the time, it will be displayed in your preview. You can adjust it to ensure it matches your stream design.

If the time looks different, you can go back to the SNES program and click the button to update the time. If you do not want to display the seconds, you can delete the dollar sign with the "S." This will change the display in your preview.

You also have the option to adjust the font and size. If you want the time to be more noticeable, change the font size to around 144.

Place the time where you want it in your stream. You can move, resize, or enlarge it until the position and size meet your expectations.

Summary – Inserting Time into Streamlabs Stream

The processof inserting a time display into your stream is not difficult with the right software and the step-by-step guide described above. With SNES, you can easily display the current time and adjust it to the needs of your stream.