How To Use TikControl Text-to-Speech To Read TikTok LIVE Chat Messages Out Loud

TikControl has a built-in Text-to-Speech feature that can read TikTok LIVE chat messages out loud during your stream. This is a great way to make your livestreams more interactive, reward supporters, and make sure important chat messages do not get missed.

You can use TikControl Text-to-Speech for free, but if you decide to upgrade to the paid version, you can use code HARRY for a discount.

Get TikControl here: https://geni.us/tikcontrol

Step 1: Download TikControl

First, head to the TikControl website and download the desktop app.

Once TikControl is installed, open the app and make sure it is running while you are live. TikControl needs to stay open in the background for Text-to-Speech to work properly.

Step 2: Connect Your TikTok Account

Inside TikControl, go to Settings and then Account.

Make sure you are logged in to TikTok and that the correct TikTok account is connected. This is important because TikControl needs to connect to the same TikTok account you are using for your TikTok LIVE stream.

Step 3: Open The Text-to-Speech Settings

Next, look along the top menu for Alerts.

Click Alerts, then select TTS.

This is the page where you can control which TikTok LIVE chat messages are read out loud.

Step 4: Enable Text-to-Speech

At the top of the TTS page, enable Text-to-Speech by checking the enable box.

TikControl may show a warning that Text-to-Speech can be abused. This is worth paying attention to, because viewers could try to get inappropriate messages read out loud during your livestream.

You can help prevent this by using TikTok LIVE’s moderation tools to block certain words. TikControl also has options that let you ban specific words inside the app.

Step 5: Choose Who Can Use Text-to-Speech

In the general Text-to-Speech settings, you can choose which viewers are allowed to trigger TTS.

For example, you might only want channel members, subscribers, or selected viewers to use it. This can be a useful perk for people who support your content.

You can also set a minimum level if you only want certain members to have access.

Step 6: Add A Required Chat Command

You do not have to make every chat message read out loud.

A good option is to require viewers to type a specific command or prefix before their message. For example, you could make viewers type a dot before the message if they want it to be read aloud.

This means normal chat messages will stay silent, and only messages using the correct trigger will be spoken.

Step 7: Choose Whether TikControl Reads The Username

TikControl can also read the viewer’s username before the message.

For example, instead of the voice simply saying:

“Hello”

You can make it say:

“Harry says hello”

To do this, enable the option to read the user, then add your preferred wording in the spoken user field. This makes it much clearer who sent the message, especially during a busy TikTok LIVE stream.

Step 8: Use Whitelist And Banned Word Settings

If you want all eligible viewers to use Text-to-Speech, you can leave the whitelist empty.

You can also use TikControl’s banned words section to stop certain words from being read out loud. This should be used alongside TikTok LIVE’s own moderation tools to help keep your stream safe and suitable for your audience.

Step 9: Pick A Text-to-Speech Voice

Scroll down to the voice section.

TikControl gives you different voice options, and you can use the filters to narrow them down by language, country, and gender.

For example, you can filter the voices to English, United States, and then choose from the available voice options. Once you find a voice you like, use the test button to hear how it sounds before using it live.

Step 10: Check Your Audio Setup

Before going live, make sure your audio is set up correctly in your broadcasting software.

Your headset or audio output should be added in your streaming software, such as:

• TikTok LIVE Studio

• OBS Studio

• Streamlabs

• Meld Studio

If your audio is not set up correctly, the Text-to-Speech voice may not play properly on stream.

Also remember to keep TikControl open in the background while you are live.

Final Thoughts

TikControl’s Text-to-Speech feature is a simple way to make your TikTok LIVE streams more interactive. You can choose who has access, require a command before messages are read out, pick a voice, and use moderation tools to stop unwanted words from being spoken.

TikControl is also more than just a Text-to-Speech tool. It is a full suite designed to help improve engagement, manage livestreams, and track your TikTok LIVE activity.

You can download TikControl here: https://geni.us/tikcontrol

Use code HARRY for a discount if you upgrade to the paid version.