How do you get emotes on Twitch iOS?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

To get emotes on Twitch iOS, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps. First and foremost, ensure that you have the latest version of the Twitch app installed on your iOS device. This is crucial as the emotes feature may not be available in older versions of the app.

Once you have the latest version of Twitch installed, open the app and log in to your Twitch account. If you don’t have an account, you can easily create one by following the on-screen instructions.

After logging in, navigate to the chat section of any Twitch channel. Here, you’ll find a text input field where you can type messages to chat with other viewers. To access the emotes, tap on the smiley face icon located next to the text input field. This will open up the emote picker.

The emote picker will display a wide range of available emotes that you can use in your messages. These emotes are typically specific to the Twitch platform and may include popular Twitch emotes, streamer-specific emotes, or even global emotes that are widely recognized across Twitch.

To use an emote, simply tap on it, and it will be inserted into your message. You can add multiple emotes to a single message or mix them with regular text. Once you’re satisfied with your message, hit the send button, and your emote-filled message will appear in the chat for others to see.

It’s worth noting that the availability of emotes may vary depending on the channel you’re in. Some channels may have their own custom emotes, while others may only have access to a limited set of global emotes. Additionally, some emotes may be exclusive to Twitch Partners or Twitch Affiliates.

If you want to have access to a wider range of emotes, you can consider subscribing to channels that offer emote benefits to their subscribers. Subscribing to a channel not only supports the streamer but also unlocks subscriber-only emotes that you can use across all Twitch channels.

Getting emotes on Twitch iOS is a simple process. Just make sure you have the latest version of the Twitch app installed, log in to your account, and access the emote picker in the chat section of any Twitch channel. From there, you can choose from a variety of emotes to enhance your messages and engage with the Twitch community.