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Ad Break Triggers

Ad Break triggers help you communicate with your viewers about commercial breaks during your stream. There are two types of ad break triggers: Start and End.

How It Works​

Community detects when ad breaks begin and end on your channel and can automatically send messages to chat at these times.

Types of Ad Break Triggers​

Ad Break Start​

This trigger activates when a commercial break begins.

Configuration Options​

  • Message: Text sent when ads start
  • Enabled/Disabled: Toggle trigger activation

Available Variables​

  • {duration} - Length of the ad break in seconds
  • {ad_count} - Number of ads in the break

Example Messages​

⏰ Ad break starting! Back in {duration} seconds!
📺 Quick break time! Running {ad_count} ads, see you soon!

Ad Break End​

This trigger activates when a commercial break finishes.

Configuration Options​

  • Message: Text sent when ads end
  • Enabled/Disabled: Toggle trigger activation

Example Messages​

✨ And we're back! Thanks for your patience!
🎮 Ads are done - let's get back to the action!

Best Practices​

  1. Timing Awareness

    • Keep start messages brief since viewers might miss longer ones
    • End messages should help re-engage viewers

  2. Message Content

    • Be positive and upbeat about the interruption
    • Consider including:
      • Duration of the break
      • What's coming up after the break
      • Engagement prompts for chat during the break

  3. Viewer Experience

    • Use the breaks as opportunities for engagement
    • Consider having different messages for different ad lengths
    • Keep the tone consistent with your stream's personality

  4. Configuration Tips

    • Test your messages to ensure they make sense
    • Adjust based on viewer feedback
    • Consider whether you need both start and end messages