FAQ

What is strimr?

A self-hosted streaming platform with low-latency WebRTC video and real-time chat. Watch streams, chat with other viewers, and interact with Twitch chat simultaneously.

Video not working or having issues?

The main stream uses 10-bit color with full range, which requires a Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.). Firefox and Safari don't support these settings. If you find a way to get it working on Firefox or Safari, email 03dingoes.presser@icloud.com with your platform details.

For any stream, try a Chromium-based browser and make sure it's updated. If you're using Ungoogled Chromium, go to chrome://flags and set WebRTC IP Policy to "Default public interface only".

Why should I create an account, and how?

Making an account is optional—you can set a name in chat without one, but others could use it unless you register it. Registration uses a passkey and stores no identifying information. Use a modern phone with a Bluetooth connection to your PC (or a PC that has biometrics built-in), and you'll create a key pair for registration. Once registered, no one else can use that name.

An account is also required to link your Twitch and access features like pulling your emotes.

How do I connect my Twitch account?

Open chat settings (gear icon) and click Connect Twitch. This lets you send messages to Twitch chat, see your Twitch emotes, and check follow status.

How does chat work?

Enter sends to strimr chat.
Shift+Enter sends to Twitch chat (when connected).

Commands:
/w channelname — switch the main stream to a different Twitch channel
/c — close the current stream

What emotes are supported?

Twitch emotes, BTTV, FrankerFaceZ, and 7TV global emotes. If you connect your Twitch account, your subscribed emotes are also available. Tenor GIFs are also supported. Click the emoji button to browse.

What does the purple Twitch badge mean?

It shows when both you and the streamer have Twitch connected. Click it to follow or subscribe to the channel. The badge shows the streamer's Twitch channel, not yours.

What are private streams?

Streamers can enable private mode, restricting access to their VIP list. If you're not on the list, you won't see the stream or chat. Maybe if you get to know them, they'll add you to the list...