Welcome to our newest changelog! We are excited to introduce a series of new features and designs to improve your Sound Alerts experience and provide you with more customization options. From advanced video text customization to an innovative floating chat widget, this update is packed with lots of useful additions to Sound Alerts. Read on to discover what's new and how these features can elevate your interaction with the community.
Unveiling new Features
Over the last month, our team assembled some significant updates — here are the most prominent new changes:
Spotify Widget
You can now connect your Spotify account to Sound Alerts and display your current songs via our new widget! The overlay is available in multiple styles to match your stream aesthetic. Head over to the Scene Editor, add it to your scene, and make sure to save your scene before connecting your Spotify account.
Featured Videos
Our library has a new section to showcase the best video uploads. Your favorite video memes and clips are just a few clicks away now.
Floating Chat Widget
We welcome the new Floating Chat widget — this overlay displays your chat in a movable, resizable window with text messages placed randomly within the box. Do you want to display your chat in random places instead of a classic list? No problem! Head to the Scene Editor and try it out.
Activity Feed Redesign
Our Activity Feed has undergone a complete redesign to improve usability and aesthetics. The new layout offers a more intuitive experience, allowing you to quickly see and interact with recent activities. Stay updated with what's happening in your community at a glance.
Video Text Customization
We enabled customization of the text under your video alerts — this allows you to edit or disable this text as you prefer. Please note that with this update, we changed the structure of how we play uploaded GIF Animations, which are now muted — this change affects less than 1% of you. For a better experience, we recommend using the new library video upload feature, which allows you to add both video and sound.
Banned Users
We have introduced new moderation settings allowing you to block users/viewers from Sound Alerts. Now, you can easily block and manage users who disrupt your community, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable environment for everyone via the Dashboard settings. Read more about this change here.
Next Up
Our team is committed to continually enhancing your streaming journey. We'll unveil news about our next big features soon. We hope you enjoyed this summary of changes to Sound Alerts: Make sure to follow our socials and the Ideas Board to stay up-to-date with all things Sound Alerts. Sign up for our Tipping Page beta here. Until next time, happy streaming! 🎉