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SpikeLive

Volleyball Scoreboard & Live Streaming

User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to SpikeLive — the ultimate volleyball scoreboard app with live streaming integration. Whether you’re managing a local recreational game or a competitive tournament, SpikeLive makes it easy to track scores and share the action live with your audience on Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, or any custom RTMP destination.

SpikeLive works seamlessly across your iPhone and Apple Watch, giving you the flexibility to keep score right from your wrist while your phone handles the broadcast.

Main Scoreboard Screen

When you open SpikeLive, you’ll see the main scoreboard — a clean, dark-themed display built for easy visibility in any lighting condition.

Figure 1: Main Scoreboard Screen

Scoreboard Layout

• HOME team score is displayed on the left in blue

• VISITORS team score is displayed on the right in orange

• Current set number is shown at the top center

• Set win indicators (dots) appear below each score

• The VS divider separates the two teams

Scoring Controls

• Tap the large +1 button under each team to add a point

• Tap the small -1 text below each button to subtract a point if needed

• Press Start Match to begin tracking the game

Top Navigation Icons

• Settings gear icon (top left) — opens app settings

• Watch connectivity icon (top right) — shows Apple Watch connection status

• Camera icon (top right) — opens the Go Live streaming screen

Settings

Tap the gear icon in the top left to access the Settings screen. Here you can customize team names, configure match rules, connect your streaming accounts, and manage your Apple Watch.

Figure 2: Settings Screen

Team Names

Tap the HOME or VISITORS fields to enter custom team names. These names will appear on the scoreboard and in your live stream overlay.

Streaming Accounts

The Streaming Accounts section lets you connect the platforms you want to stream to. You can connect one or more of the following:

• Facebook — connect your Facebook account to stream to your profile, page, or group

• YouTube — connect your Google account to stream to your YouTube channel

• Twitch — connect your Twitch account to stream to your Twitch channel

• Custom RTMP — enter a server URL and stream key to stream to any RTMP-compatible destination

Connected accounts will show your username and a green ‘Connected’ status. Tap Disconnect to unlink any account at any time.

Match Rules

Configure your match format to match your league or tournament rules:

• Format: Choose between Best of 3 or Best of 5 sets

• Points per set: Adjust how many points are needed to win a set (default: 25)

• Deciding set pts: Points required to win the final deciding set (default: 15)

• Minimum lead: Minimum point advantage required to win a set (default: 2 pts)

Apple Watch

The Watch Companion toggle enables your paired Apple Watch to control scores remotely. When enabled, you can add or subtract points directly from your watch without touching your phone.

Going Live

SpikeLive supports streaming to multiple platforms. Tap the camera icon on the main scoreboard screen to open the Go Live screen, then choose your destination.

Figure 3: Go Live Screen

All streaming destinations display a live camera preview with the score overlay visible before you go live. The score overlay shows HOME and VISITOR scores along with the current set number, updating in real time as points are scored.

Score Overlay

When Show Score Overlay is enabled, viewers will see a professional scoreboard overlay at the top of the video — updating automatically as you score points. You can toggle this on or off from the Go Live screen before starting your broadcast.

Streaming to Facebook Live

SpikeLive connects to Facebook Live using your linked Facebook account.

Setup

• You must be connected to a Facebook account in Settings to use this feature

• SpikeLive will request permission to publish live video to your profile, page, or group

• Enter a Stream Title to describe your broadcast (e.g., ‘Live Volleyball Match’)

Going Live

Tap the red Go Live on Facebook button to begin streaming. SpikeLive will connect to Facebook and start broadcasting your camera feed with the score overlay.

• Wi-Fi is recommended for the best streaming quality

• You can update scores during the live stream and the overlay will update automatically

• Tap Close to cancel without going live

Streaming to YouTube Live

SpikeLive connects to YouTube Live using your linked Google account via the YouTube Live Streaming API.

Setup

• Connect your Google/YouTube account in Settings before going live

• SpikeLive will request permission to create and manage live streams on your YouTube channel

• Enter a Stream Title for your broadcast

• Choose your stream’s privacy setting: Public, Unlisted, or Private

Going Live

Tap the red Go Live on YouTube button to begin streaming. SpikeLive will create a live stream on your channel and start broadcasting with the score overlay.

• Wi-Fi is recommended for the best streaming quality

• Your stream will appear on your YouTube channel and can be shared via the YouTube link

• Scores update in real time in the overlay during the broadcast

• You can manage or end your stream from within the app or from YouTube Studio

Revoking Access

You can revoke SpikeLive’s access to your Google/YouTube account at any time at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions.

Streaming to Twitch

SpikeLive connects to Twitch using your linked Twitch account.

Setup

• Connect your Twitch account in Settings before going live

• SpikeLive will request permission to broadcast to your Twitch channel

• Enter a Stream Title for your broadcast

Going Live

Tap the Go Live on Twitch button to begin streaming. SpikeLive will connect to your Twitch channel and start broadcasting with the score overlay.

• Wi-Fi is recommended for the best streaming quality

• Your stream will be live on your Twitch channel page

• Scores update in real time in the overlay during the broadcast

• Tap Close to cancel without going live

Revoking Access

You can revoke SpikeLive’s access to your Twitch account at any time through Twitch Settings under Connections.

Custom RTMP Streaming

SpikeLive supports streaming to any RTMP-compatible destination — ideal for sports networks, custom media servers, school or club platforms, or any service not listed above.

Setup

• In the Go Live screen, select Custom RTMP as your destination

• Enter your RTMP Server URL (provided by your streaming platform or server)

• Enter your Stream Key (treat this like a password — keep it private)

• Both fields are stored locally on your device only and are never shared with third parties

Going Live

Tap Go Live to begin streaming to your custom destination. SpikeLive will connect to the RTMP server and start broadcasting your camera feed with the score overlay.

• Wi-Fi is strongly recommended for RTMP streaming stability

• Scores update in real time in the overlay during the broadcast

• If the connection fails, double-check your Server URL and Stream Key for typos

• Tap Close to cancel without going live

Tips for Custom RTMP

• Your RTMP URL typically looks like: rtmp://live.yourserver.com/live

• Stream keys are usually found in your platform’s broadcaster or streaming settings

• Rotate your stream key periodically for security, especially after public events

Apple Watch Companion

The SpikeLive Apple Watch app lets you keep score right from your wrist — perfect when your phone is mounted or being used for streaming.

Figure 4: Apple Watch Companion App

Watch Controls

• Tap the blue + button under HOME to add a point for the home team

• Tap the brown + button under VISIT. to add a point for the visitors

• Tap the − button under each team to subtract a point

• The current set and set win dots are displayed at the top

Connectivity

The watch app communicates with your iPhone in real time. If you see ‘iPhone not reachable’ at the bottom of the watch screen, it means the watch has temporarily lost its connection to your phone. This can happen if:

• Your iPhone is out of Bluetooth range

• The SpikeLive app is not running in the foreground on your iPhone

• Your iPhone’s screen is locked and background refresh is restricted

Simply bring your iPhone closer or open the SpikeLive app on your phone to restore the connection.

Tips & Best Practices

• Set up team names in Settings before starting your match for a more professional stream

• Test your streaming connection before the game starts to avoid delays

• For YouTube and Twitch, connect your accounts in Settings ahead of time so you’re ready to go live quickly

• For Custom RTMP, confirm your Server URL and Stream Key are correct before the match

• Use your Apple Watch to score points when your phone is set up for filming

• Keep your iPhone plugged in or fully charged during long matches and live streams

• Wi-Fi is recommended for all streaming destinations; RTMP streams especially benefit from a stable connection

• If a score is entered incorrectly, use the −1 button to correct it immediately

• The deciding set automatically uses your configured Deciding Set Pts value

Support & Contact

If you have questions, encounter issues, need your data deleted, or want to provide feedback about SpikeLive, please reach out:

Email: jasonburt@tyloal.com

We’re happy to help and typically respond within 1–2 business days.

Thank you for using SpikeLive!