How do I add alerts to my stream?
On-screen alerts are the heartbeat of an interactive stream — they thank supporters the moment they act and pull the rest of chat along. Here’s how to add them without wiring up a separate alerts service.
Add an alerts widget to your overlay
In the overlay editor, drop an Alerts widget onto your scene and style it — position, colours, background and font. It listens for events from the platforms you’ve connected and animates each one on screen as it happens.
One overlay, every platform
Because your platforms are already connected for chat and events, a follow on Twitch, a sub on YouTube, a gift on Kick or a raid all surface through the same alerts widget — you don’t run a separate alert box per platform.
Take it further with automations
The same events can trigger more than a visual: flash your smart lights, post to Discord, or fire a webhook, all from the automation rules — so an alert can be a whole moment, not just a banner.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate alerts service?
No. Alerts are built into the overlay editor and driven by the platforms you’ve already connected.
Do alerts work across Twitch, YouTube and Kick?
Yes — events from every connected platform surface through the same alerts widget.
Can an alert do more than show on screen?
Yes. Automation rules can also flash smart lights, post to Discord or fire a webhook on the same event.