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Yes. LiveReacting’s 24/7 streaming mode runs a YouTube playlist without a scheduled future start time; LiveReacting says the broadcast continues until you stop it. A scheduled playlist run is different: it starts at a selected date and time or on a repeat schedule.
How to start a continuous playlist stream
LiveReacting describes its 24/7 workflow as a cloud-hosted broadcast. You add pre-recorded video or a playlist, connect your YouTube channel or stream key, and start the continuous stream. You do not need to choose a future start date and time for this mode. See LiveReacting’s 24/7 streaming page for its description of the service.
- Add the videos or playlist you want to broadcast.
- Connect your YouTube channel or provide the stream key.
- Start the 24/7 broadcast. LiveReacting says the stream runs on its cloud servers and continues until you stop it.
Continuous streaming is not the same as playlist looping
The broadcast’s continuity and the playlist’s end-of-list behavior are separate settings. LiveReacting’s documentation says a playlist can play videos in order and loop; its playlist component also describes end-of-list behavior, including switching to another scene when configured. Set the playlist behavior you want rather than assuming that starting a continuous broadcast automatically determines what happens when the final video ends. See LiveReacting’s scheduling and playlist guide and its playlist component help.
When to use a scheduled playlist instead
Choose scheduled mode when the stream should begin at particular times and run for a defined length, rather than remain on continuously. LiveReacting says scheduled runs can use selected dates or a repeat schedule, with a configured stream duration. Its settings documentation says scheduling uses the device’s time zone, so check that setting before relying on a start time. See LiveReacting’s scheduling settings documentation.
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| Mode | Start behavior | Playlist behavior | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 continuous | No scheduled future date or time; LiveReacting says it continues until stopped. | Set the playlist’s loop or end-of-list behavior separately. | You want an ongoing broadcast. |
| Scheduled playlist | Starts on a selected date and time or repeat schedule. | Runs for the configured length; looping or transitions depend on playlist settings. | You want broadcasts at selected times with defined run lengths. |
What to know about long YouTube streams
LiveReacting’s help page says streams longer than 12 hours will not be archived on YouTube. This is LiveReacting’s summary of YouTube behavior, not an independently verified statement of YouTube’s current policy; consult LiveReacting’s stream-duration help page and check YouTube’s current guidance if retaining an archive matters. A continuous broadcast should not be treated as a guarantee that YouTube will preserve the full stream as a replay.
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