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Volleyball Scoreboard & Live Streaming

User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to SpikeLive — the ultimate volleyball scoreboard app with Facebook 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.

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 Facebook account, 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 Facebook Live stream overlay.

Facebook Account

The Facebook Account section shows your connected Facebook profile. When connected, you'll see your name and a green 'Connected' status. Tap Disconnect to unlink your account.

• You must be connected to a Facebook account to use the Go Live feature

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

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 on Facebook

SpikeLive makes it easy to broadcast your match live on Facebook with a real-time score overlay so your viewers always know what's happening.

Figure 3: Go Live Screen

Setting Up Your Stream

Tap the camera icon on the main scoreboard screen to open the Go Live screen. From here:

• A live preview of your camera feed is shown with the score overlay visible

• The score overlay displays HOME and VISITOR scores along with the current set number

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

• Toggle Show Score Overlay on or off depending on your preference

• Your connected Facebook account is shown below the settings

Score Overlay

When Show Score Overlay is enabled, viewers watching your Facebook Live stream will see a professional scoreboard overlay at the top of the video showing both team scores and the current set — updating in real time as you score points.

Starting Your Broadcast

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. Make sure you have a stable internet connection before going live.

• 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

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 Facebook Live connection before the game starts to avoid delays

• 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

• 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

Thank you for using SpikeLive!