How to Watch Multiple Live Streams at Once with ViewGrid

To watch multiple live streams at once, you use a multi-stream viewer. With a tool like ViewGrid, you just paste the stream links from platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Kick into one browser tab. The tool then arranges them into a grid layout on your screen, with simple controls to manage the audio for each one.

It’s a straightforward way to follow different events, viewpoints, or streamers without juggling a dozen browser tabs and windows. Instead of your computer struggling to keep separate pages open, everything is managed in one place.

Why a Multi-Stream Viewer is Better Than Tabs

If you've ever tried to follow a big event, you know the routine. You open the main broadcast in one tab, a streamer's co-stream in another, and maybe a third stream on a different platform. Soon you're resizing windows, trying to mute the right tab, and your computer's fans start to spin up.

Platforms sometimes offer their own solutions, like Twitch's Squad Stream or YouTube's Multiview for specific sports. These are useful, but they are limited. They only work for streamers on that single platform and often you can't choose which streams to combine.

A dedicated viewer gives you the freedom to mix and match any stream you want, from any supported platform, in any arrangement you like.

How to Set Up Your Multi-Stream Grid

You can create a custom viewing layout in about a minute. There's nothing to install and you don't need an account to get started.

1. Go to ViewGrid.tv. You'll see a simple page with a bar to add streams.

1. Add your streams. Find the stream you want to watch on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, or Rumble. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Paste it into the input field on ViewGrid and press Enter. The stream will appear in the grid.

1. Keep adding more. Repeat the process for every stream you want to add. ViewGrid automatically adjusts the layout to fit the new streams on your screen. You can add a mix of live streams and regular videos.

1. Choose your layout. You can select from different grid arrangements. On a desktop computer, you can watch up to 20 streams at once. On a mobile device, the limit is 6 streams to fit the smaller screen.

1. Control the audio. Every stream starts muted so you don't get a blast of noise. To hear one, just click the unmute icon on that video player. Clicking another stream's audio icon will automatically mute the previous one, so you can switch between audio sources with a single click.

1. Focus or hide the interface. If you want to make one stream bigger, just tap or click on it to enter "focus" mode. You can also hide the top toolbar for a more immersive view that fills the screen with just the video players.

That's the basic process. You can build a simple two-stream view or a complex dashboard for monitoring many events. For a more detailed look at arranging your screen, you might find our guide on how to "Watch Multiple Live Streams: Design Your Custom Layout" helpful.

Combining YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and More

The main benefit of a tool like this is breaking out of platform silos. You can create a grid that includes streams from completely different sources, side-by-side.

ViewGrid supports:
YouTube (both live streams and regular videos)
Twitch
Kick
Rumble
* Direct HLS links (files ending in .m3u8)

This means you can watch a major tournament on Twitch, a creator's commentary on YouTube, and a friend's casual stream on Kick, all in the same window. You just need the link for each one.

Managing Live Chat

Watching multiple video feeds is one thing, but following multiple chats can be overwhelming. ViewGrid simplifies this by letting you open the chat for one stream at a time.

When you want to see the chat for a specific Twitch, YouTube, or Kick stream in your grid, click the chat icon. A side panel will open showing that stream's live chat. If you want to switch to another chat, just click the chat icon on a different video player. This lets you participate or follow the conversation for your main stream without cluttering the screen with chats from all the others.

Sharing Your Grid with a Friend

If you create a layout you want to share, you don't need to send a long list of links. The URL in your browser's address bar automatically updates to include all the streams in your current grid.

Just copy the full URL from your address bar and send it to someone. When they open the link, they will see the exact same layout with the same streams you have. This is great for watch parties or for sharing a specific set of sources during a news event.

You can also create a free account to save your favorite layouts and open them again later with one click.

Common Questions and Practical Tips

How many streams can I watch?

On a desktop or laptop, you can add up to 20 streams to a single grid. On the mobile website or in the iOS and Android apps, you can add up to 6.

Will this slow down my computer?

Watching multiple videos at once requires a decent amount of processing power and internet bandwidth. While the [ViewGrid multi-stream viewer](/multi-stream) itself is lightweight, each video player is still decoding video from its source platform.

If you notice stuttering, try adding fewer streams or closing other demanding applications on your computer. A stable internet connection is important, especially for multiple high-definition streams.

Can I watch my grid on a TV?

Yes, but it depends on your TV's capabilities. ViewGrid doesn't have a "cast" button. Instead, people typically use one of these methods: * **Use the TV's built-in web browser** to navigate to viewgrid.tv. * **Connect a laptop to the TV** with an HDMI cable. * **Use your device's screen mirroring** feature (like AirPlay or Miracast) to show your browser on the TV.

These are general features of your devices, not specific to ViewGrid.

Are there pre-made grids for big events?

Yes. For popular events like rocket launches, sports tournaments, or gaming announcements, we often prepare grids ahead of time. You can find these on the [Events calendar](/events), which lets you jump right into the action without having to find all the links yourself.