How to Watch YouTube and Twitch Streams Together

To watch YouTube and Twitch together, you use a multi-stream viewer. These tools let you paste links from different platforms into a single grid in your browser. This way, you can watch multiple live streams or videos side-by-side without juggling tabs or windows.

ViewGrid is a free tool for this. You just paste the stream URLs from YouTube, Twitch, Kick, or Rumble, and they appear together on one screen. You choose the layout, control which stream's audio you hear, and can open a stream's live chat right next to the video grid.

How to Watch YouTube and Twitch Together: The Quick Steps

You don't need an account or any software downloads to get started. It works directly in your web browser.

1. Open a multi-stream viewer. Go to the ViewGrid multi-stream viewer to see an empty grid.
2. Get your stream links. Go to YouTube and Twitch and copy the URL of the live streams or videos you want to watch.
3. Paste the links. Back on ViewGrid, paste each link into an empty slot in the grid. You can also search for YouTube live streams directly from the grid.
4. Arrange your view. Choose a layout that fits the number of streams you've added. You can watch up to 20 streams at once on a desktop computer.
5. Control the audio. All streams start muted. Click the speaker icon on the stream you want to listen to. You can switch between audio sources with a single click.

That's it. Your custom grid is ready. If you want to share the exact layout with a friend, just copy the URL from your browser's address bar. It contains all the information needed to recreate your grid.

Why Combine Streams from Different Platforms?

Watching multiple streams isn't just for people with several monitors. It's a practical way to follow an event from different angles or keep up with creators who are live on separate platforms at the same time. About two-thirds of the grids people create have three or more streams, so it's a common way to watch.

Follow Events from Multiple Perspectives

Many large events, especially in gaming and esports, have an official broadcast and several co-streams by popular creators.

Esports Tournaments: You can have the official tournament broadcast from YouTube in one window for the professional commentary and high-quality production. In another window, you can have a Twitch streamer's co-stream for their personal analysis and community reactions. You get the main feed and the expert breakdown simultaneously.
Game Launches: When a new game is released, you could watch the official developer stream on YouTube, a review from a critic on Twitch, and a "let's play" stream from a creator on Kick, all at once. This gives you a complete picture of the game, the official messaging, and the genuine player reaction.

Keep Up with Different Creators

Sometimes two of your favorite streamers go live at the same time on different platforms. Instead of choosing one or constantly switching tabs, you can put them side-by-side. You can listen to one while keeping an eye on the other, ensuring you don't miss a key moment.

News and Live Coverage

For breaking news, different outlets offer unique coverage. You can combine a traditional news broadcast from a source like YouTube with live commentary and discussion from an independent creator on Twitch or Rumble. This allows you to see the reported facts alongside real-time analysis from different viewpoints. You can find pre-made grids for many live events on our events calendar.

Setting Up Your Viewing Grid

Creating a layout is straightforward, but there are a few features that help you organize your viewing experience.

Adding Streams and Choosing a Layout

You can add streams by pasting the full URL of a channel or a specific video. For YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and Rumble, you can often just use the channel name. The system supports live streams and pre-recorded videos from YouTube.

Once your streams are loaded, you can select a layout. On a desktop computer, you can choose grids for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, or 20 streams. On a mobile device, the layouts are optimized for smaller screens, supporting up to 6 streams.

Managing Audio and Chat

By default, every stream you add is muted. A speaker icon appears on each video player; click it to unmute that stream. Only one stream can have audio at a time, so clicking a new speaker icon will automatically mute the previous one.

For live streams on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick, you can open the chat. A chat icon appears on the video player during a live broadcast. Clicking it opens that stream's chat in a panel on the side of your grid, so you can follow the conversation without leaving the page.

Focusing on a Single Stream

If you want to temporarily make one stream bigger, just click on it. This "focus mode" brings it to the front without removing the other streams from your grid. Click it again to return to the grid view. You can also use the standard fullscreen button on any video player to make just that one stream take over your entire screen.

Practical Questions and Honest Answers

Here are a few things to keep in mind for the best experience.

Will this slow down my computer?
Watching multiple video streams at once requires a decent amount of processing power and a stable internet connection. Each stream is played using the platform's official embedded player. If you find your computer is struggling, try reducing the number of streams or lowering the video quality on each player, just as you would in a normal browser tab.

Can I watch on my phone?
Yes, ViewGrid works in mobile browsers and has dedicated apps for iOS and Android. The mobile version is designed for smaller screens, so the number of simultaneous streams is limited to six. The core features—adding streams, choosing layouts, and controlling audio—work the same way.

How can I watch a grid on my TV?
ViewGrid doesn't have a built-in "cast" button. To watch on a TV, people typically use one of three methods:
1. Open viewgrid.tv in the web browser built into your smart TV.
2. Connect a laptop or computer to your TV with an HDMI cable.
3. Use your computer or phone's built-in screen mirroring feature (like AirPlay or Miracast) to show your browser on the TV.

Is this free? Do I need an account?
Using ViewGrid to create and watch grids is free, and you don't need an account. If you want to save a layout to use again later, you can create a free account to store it.