TikTok Live is a fun way for creators to interact with their followers, but if the live chat is making it hard to fully view the screen, there is a way to remove it. In 2019, TikTok introduced the ‘Live’ feature, with users above the age of 16 and at least 1,000 followers having the ability to go live on the platform. It’s even possible for users to send gifts through the live that converts into real money for the creator.
TikTok was not the first app to introduce the option to go live on its platform. Back in August 2015, Facebook started granting access for its users to go live. Soon after Facebook, Instagram followed suit and added a live feature to its platform in November 2016. As social media users crave more authentic and raw interactions, the option to go live is more popular than ever.
When watching a TikTok Live, it can be easy to get distracted by the comments section. Whether they are genuine questions, heartfelt comments, gifts, or just spam, the comments come in so fast that it can be difficult to even read them before the next one comes in. To just focus on the creator, simply hold down in the middle of the screen until a section slides up with the option ‘Clear display.’ It will remove the comments, gifts, and anything else that may distract from the live. To bring the chat back, hold down on the screen once more and tap ‘Show Display.’
How To Find TikTok Lives
If no popular creators are currently live, there are always random lives by TikTokers trying to grow their channel. To discover lives, go to the homepage and tap the ‘Live’ button in the top left corner of the screen. Here users will find an endless supply of lives ranging from people doing crafts, to having serious discussions, to even a live stream of someone just napping.
TikTok’s creators use lives to interact with their audience in real time. It’s a win-win for TikTokers and their fans alike. Oftentimes on live, the creators will answer audience questions, tell stories, and give insight into their lives. Users feel like they are getting genuine one on one time with their favorite creators. This is especially possible through the comment section, where TikTok users can ask questions or add comments. However, if a user feels that the chat section distracts from the subject of the live, TikTok provides an easy way to hide it until required.
