How to Watch Multiple Kick Streams in a Custom Grid

To watch multiple Kick streams at once, you use a multi-stream viewer. Since Kick doesn't have a built-in feature for this, a tool like ViewGrid lets you paste links from different Kick channels into a single grid layout in your browser. You can arrange the streams, control which audio you hear, and watch everything in one place.

Many people who follow several creators on Kick run into the same problem: trying to keep up with more than one live stream is a messy experience. The common approach is opening each stream in a separate browser tab. This quickly leads to a confusing mix of audio from different streamers talking over each other and can cause your computer’s fan to spin up as it struggles to handle all the separate video players.

A multi-stream viewer is designed to solve this. It combines multiple video feeds into one browser tab, giving you a central dashboard to manage everything without the chaos.

Why a Multi-Stream Viewer is Better Than Juggling Tabs

Before getting into the steps, it’s worth understanding why using a dedicated tool is more practical than the manual, multi-tab method.

Central Audio Control: Instead of hunting through tabs to find which one is making noise, a viewer lets you mute all streams by default. You can then click to unmute only the one you want to focus on, and switch between them instantly.
Organized Layout: You don't have to manually resize browser windows to see everything. You can choose a grid layout (like a 2x2 for four streams) and see all the action clearly on one screen.
* Better Performance (Usually): While watching many streams will always use system resources, a dedicated viewer is often more efficient than running many separate, resource-heavy browser tabs. It consolidates the workload.

If you're interested in a deeper look at the benefits and drawbacks of this viewing style, our companion article "Watch Multiple Live Streams At Once: Pros & Cons" covers the topic in more detail.

How to Watch Multiple Kick Streams in ViewGrid

ViewGrid is a free tool that runs in your browser. You don’t need an account to start building a grid. Here is how to set it up.

1. Get Your Kick Stream Links

First, open Kick in another browser tab and find the channels you want to watch. For each live stream, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. It will look something like `https://kick.com/streamername`.

2. Go to the Multi-Stream Viewer

Open the [ViewGrid multi-stream viewer](/multi-stream) in a new tab. You will see a simple page with an input box for adding streams.

3. Add Your Streams

Paste the first Kick stream URL you copied into the input box and press Enter. The stream will appear in the main viewing area. Repeat this process for each Kick stream you want to add. As you add more, the grid will automatically adjust to fit them.

4. Choose Your Layout

Once your streams are loaded, you can change how they are arranged. Look for layout controls, which allow you to select a grid that suits the number of streams you have. On a desktop computer, you can arrange up to 20 streams. On a phone, the limit is 6.

5. Control the Audio and Chat

Every stream you add starts muted. To hear one, simply click the unmute icon on that specific video player. You can switch which stream’s audio is active with a single click.

If you want to follow the conversation, you can also open the live chat for any of your Kick streams. This will display the chat in a panel next to your grid of videos, so you can watch and read at the same time.

6. Share Your Custom Layout

The URL in your address bar updates automatically as you add or remove streams. If you want to share your exact layout with a friend, just copy the full URL and send it to them. When they open the link, they will see the same grid you created.

Things to Keep in Mind

Setting up a multi-view is straightforward, but a few factors can affect your experience.

Internet Connection and Computer Speed

Watching multiple high-definition video streams at the same time requires a stable and reasonably fast internet connection. If your streams are buffering, it might be because your connection can't handle the combined data load.

Similarly, decoding several video feeds is demanding on your computer’s processor. An older or less powerful computer may struggle with more than a few streams, leading to choppy playback. If this happens, try closing other demanding applications or adding fewer streams.

Desktop vs. Mobile

You can use a multi-stream viewer on both desktop and mobile browsers. However, the experience is different. A desktop or laptop with a larger screen gives you much more space to arrange a large number of streams (up to 20 on ViewGrid).

On a phone, screen space is limited, so you can view a smaller number of streams at once (up to 6). It’s useful for keeping an eye on a few things while on the go, but a desktop provides a more comprehensive view.

Watching Your Grid on a TV

People often ask how to get their multi-stream layout onto a television screen. There is no "cast" button inside ViewGrid, but you can achieve this using your device's own features.

The most common methods are:
Using your TV's web browser: If you have a smart TV, you can open its browser and go directly to viewgrid.tv to build your grid.
Connecting a laptop via HDMI: A simple and reliable way is to connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable, turning the TV into a second monitor.
* Screen Mirroring: Most modern phones, tablets, and operating systems have built-in screen mirroring or casting features that can send your entire screen to a compatible smart TV or streaming device.

These methods rely on the hardware you already own and are not specific features of the viewer itself.

Mixing Kick with Other Platforms

Your grid doesn't have to be limited to just Kick. You can add streams from other platforms right alongside your Kick channels. ViewGrid supports YouTube (live and videos), Twitch, Rumble, and direct HLS links.

This is particularly useful during large online events where creators might be streaming their point-of-view on different platforms. For example, during a tournament, you could have a main feed from YouTube, a player's Kick stream, and another's Twitch stream all in the same grid. You can check our events calendar for curated grids during major live events.