a three-step guide for viewers
If a streamer runs BabelStreamer, you can read their speech as live captions translated into your language — right on top of their stream.
No account needed — free for viewersInstall
The extension is what draws translated captions over the video. Install the build for your browser — it's free and takes a few seconds.
Get the code
Every live session has its own 6-character key. The streamer shares theirs while they're live — since every channel does this a little differently, check around their stream:
Connect
Click the BabelStreamer icon in your toolbar — if it's tucked away, look under the puzzle-piece (extensions) menu. Paste in the session key, pick your language, and hit Connect.
Captions not showing up, or need more detail? Check the viewer FAQ.