User guide.

Your first live

Pick a mode, sign in once, and you are on air.

1. Install LiLy Live from Google Play and open it.
2. On the Home screen, choose how you want to go live: Camera, Screen (games and apps), a Video file, or Record.
3. Pick a platform and sign in with YouTube, Facebook or Twitch, or use an RTMP stream key.
4. Tap Go Live. Chat and your viewer count appear on screen.

Your first stream is on a weak connection? Pick the Smooth quality mode before going live.

Go live everywhere at once

Stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch in one session.

1. On the Home screen, tap the Multi tile.
2. Sign in to YouTube, Facebook or Twitch.
3. Tap Go Live to stream to all of them at once.

Stream to TikTok, Instagram, X and more

Use RTMP to go live on platforms that give you a server URL and a stream key.

1. On the platform you want, open its live tools and copy the server URL and stream key.
2. In LiLy Live, pick the RTMP preset for that platform, or Own server for anything else.
3. Paste the URL and key, then tap Go Live.

Stream keys are stored encrypted on your phone. Live access on some platforms depends on their own eligibility rules.

Stream your screen or game

Go live with your gameplay, apps or tutorials.

1. On Home, switch the live mode to Screen.
2. Pick a platform (or Record).
3. Tap Go Live and share your screen or gameplay.

Record in HD without going live

Capture videos without going live.

1. On the Home screen, choose Record.
2. Set up your camera, then tap record.
3. Your video is saved to the gallery — no login needed.

Schedule your next stream

Plan a YouTube broadcast so fans can tune in on time.

1. Sign in with your YouTube account.
2. On Home, tap the Schedule (calendar) icon.
3. Set a title, date and time for your broadcast.

Look flawless live

Smooth your skin with one tap before you go live.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, then open the Filter tab.
3. Choose Beauty — your skin smooths instantly.

Reshape your look

Slim your face, enlarge eyes, V-line and more.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Reshape tab.
3. Pick an effect like Slim or V-line.

AI makeup

Add natural makeup looks while you stream.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Makeup tab.
3. Pick a makeup look that suits you.

Fun AR stickers

Add face filters and playful effects to your stream.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Stickers tab.
3. Pick a sticker to wear it on your face live.

Blur your background

Hide a messy room and keep the focus on you.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Backgrounds tab.
3. Tap Blur to softly blur everything behind you.

Replace or animate your background

Swap your background for any scene, or a living backdrop.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Backgrounds tab.
3. Choose a scene, or an animated one like Aurora or Plasma.

One-tap color filters

Give your stream a polished look instantly.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Filter tab.
3. Choose a color filter to restyle your look.

Pro stream frames

Add On Air, Subscribe or News-style frames.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Frame tab.
3. Pick an animated frame like On Air or Subscribe.

Add text on screen

Show your channel name, titles or callouts live.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Overlay tab.
3. Tap Text, type your message and press Apply.

Add a logo or image

Overlay your logo or any image on your stream.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Overlay tab.
3. Tap Image and pick your logo or a photo.

On-screen timer

Display a countdown or elapsed time on stream.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Overlay tab.
3. Tap Timer to show a live countdown on screen.

Particle effects

Snow, hearts, bubbles and confetti on your stream.

1. Choose Camera Live mode and open the camera.
2. Tap the Effects button, open the Overlay tab.
3. Pick a particle effect like hearts or snow.

Edit your videos

Trim, crop and polish your recordings.

1. Open the Videos tab on the Home screen.
2. Pick any video you have recorded.
3. Tap Edit to trim, crop and add effects.

Make a Short or Reel

Turn the best moments of a saved live into a vertical clip.

1. Turn on Save Stream in settings so your lives are kept on your phone.
2. Open a saved video and tap Shorts.
3. Pick a suggested idea, choose Fit + blur or Crop, then add text, music or your voice.
4. Tap Export, then share to YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok or Facebook Reels.

More on the Shorts & Reels page.

Unlock effects, voice and music

Face Effects, the Voice Changer and Background Music can be unlocked for free.

1. Before you go live, open the effect you want.
2. Tap Watch video and watch a short video.
3. It stays unlocked for 4 hours.

Features can't be unlocked while you are live, so your stream is never interrupted. Want everything always on and no ads? See LiLy VIP.