Help & User Guide

Driler FM can be running in a couple of minutes: sign in and open On Air — your live control desk. It shows the current track, player state, and the whole queue.

Add music by pasting a YouTube link (regular videos, Shorts, or youtu.be) or a RUTUBE link. The service pulls the preview; once Now Playing shows the track and the player indicator is online, the source is ready.

Connect OBS: in Settings → OBS Links copy the player URL and add it as a Browser Source. Set the size to your scene and enable audio; optionally add the queue link for the “Up Next” overlay.

Check controls: press Play/Pause and Skip and confirm audio. Then go live and manage the queue from On Air—add tracks, reorder, and remove items.

After sign‑in your account becomes your workspace. It keeps your queue, playlists, history, and stats—everything you need for a steady stream.

Each account has public player and queue links. These are unique tokens: share them only with OBS and rotate them in Settings if a link gets exposed.

If you stream from a shared device, always sign out via the sidebar. Language, theme, and search preferences are tied to your account and load automatically next time.

You can keep multiple tabs open, but playback control follows the most recent command. For stability, keep a single active tab.

On Air is your main control center during a stream. The Now Playing block shows the current track, playback progress, and status. You can click the timeline to jump to a specific moment.

Control music directly with Play/Pause and Skip—no tab switching or extra steps. Hover a track in the queue to see extra actions: play now, add to playlist, or remove.

Add music right here: paste a YouTube link and the platform will load the preview and add the track to the queue. To reorder, drag tracks by the grip icon—one move, no delay.

The top bar shows total track count and connection indicators for the player and queue. The sidebar mini‑player mirrors playback state so you can quickly confirm everything is working.

The player runs automatically: as soon as one track ends, the next one starts from the queue. The entire flow is shown in Now Playing, your main navigation point during a live session.

When the queue ends, the player page becomes transparent so the overlay doesn’t block your scene. If playback is paused, the current frame stays visible until you resume.

After a player reload, playback continues from the same spot. Fast actions like Skip or reordering update the player almost instantly.

If you control the stream from multiple tabs, the last command wins—this keeps things in sync. In OBS, keep the player source open; if the image freezes, just refresh the source.

The queue is your playback list: the first track is always shown in Now Playing, the rest wait their turn. That order is exactly how OBS plays them on scene.

Add music in three ways: paste a link, use search, or AI suggestions. New tracks appear immediately, and you can start one instantly with Play Now or jump to it via Skip.

Reorder by dragging the grip icon. Use Remove to delete a single track or Clear to wipe the queue. This keeps things tidy without extra steps.

Donation tracks can be starred so they stick above regular ones. To avoid repeats, enable duplicate blocking in Settings. Any track can be saved to a playlist with Add to playlist.

OBS overlays use two public links: one for the player (current video) and one for the queue (the “Up Next” list). These links define what viewers see on scene.

Go to Settings → OBS Links, copy the URLs, and add them to OBS as Browser Sources. Set the size for your scene (for example, 1920×1080) to ensure correct rendering.

Don’t forget to enable audio for the source. You can either enable Control Audio via OBS or unmute it in the audio mixer. If autoplay fails, refresh the source or the scene and it will start.

Keep the player loaded even if it’s hidden—this speeds up track switches and avoids delays. The queue overlay can be freely resized and placed anywhere on your layout.

The Themes page controls the matching player and queue presentation in OBS: typography, layout density and the way the current track is presented. One selection applies to both public links, so their URLs never change.

The catalog holds 10 themes: 1 on the free plan and 9 with Pro. Switching is instant and needs no source reload in OBS.

Match the theme to the scene: compact variants read better on busy layouts, larger ones with generous line spacing suit sparser scenes.

Public links are ready‑to‑use URLs for browser or OBS that show the player and queue in read‑only mode. They don’t grant control and don’t affect your queue.

Each link contains a unique access token. It’s safe to share with moderators or use in OBS, but avoid posting these URLs publicly.

If a link leaks, rotate the token in Settings—old URLs stop working immediately and new ones replace them in the interface.

You can set the overlay language by adding a locale prefix to the URL. Use different links for different languages or scenes if needed.

Search runs through your personal YouTube API key. Add it in Settings—without it, search and AI suggestions are unavailable.

Found videos can be sent straight to the queue or saved to a playlist. Results are filtered by max duration and results‑per‑page to keep them relevant.

Each search consumes your own key’s quota, and the duration filter adds one more call. The quota is counted on Google’s side and resets once a day.

Your quota resets daily in your Google Cloud project. If the limit is reached, search pauses temporarily. You can refine the query or prepare tracks in playlists.

Playlists let you collect tracks for shows, themes, or segments ahead of time. It’s an easy way to prep and switch formats—interview blocks, DJ sets, themed hours.

Add tracks via links, search, or AI suggestions. Reorder by dragging—your order is preserved exactly as you set it.

When it’s time to fill the queue, choose a mode: Append adds to the end; Replace clears the queue first and loads the new list. This gives full control of what plays next.

Share a playlist by its ID so others can import it. Free includes one playlist; Pro removes the limit so you can save unlimited sets.

DonationAlerts and Donatty integrations can automatically add YouTube and RUTUBE links from donations directly to the queue—without interrupting the current track and with full sync.

Connect in Settings: DonationAlerts (Pro) uses OAuth, and Donatty (Pro) uses a standard donations widget URL.

You can enable or disable integrations at any time. The connection stays, but new donations temporarily stop entering the queue—useful if you need to pause requests.

Donation tracks are automatically grouped at the top by arrival time. You can manually mark or unmark a track with the star. Duplicate blocking is respected, so repeats won’t be added if it’s enabled.

The chat bot reads your YouTube live chat and picks up links viewers post. A matched track joins the queue without interrupting the current one, exactly like a donation request.

It is a Pro feature, connected under Settings: you authorise access to the channel, after which the bot can be paused at any time without revoking that access.

Chat requests follow the same rules as every other source: with duplicate blocking on, a repeated track is not added.

AI suggestions are a convenient way to find tracks by genre, mood, instruments, or tempo. The feature is Pro‑only and works with a connected YouTube API key.

Enter a short description—e.g., “slow jazz with saxophone” or “energetic intro track”. AI builds 3–5 search queries and returns relevant videos you can add to the queue or save to a playlist. To protect YouTube quota, searches run for up to 2 queries.

Each query consumes your YouTube API quota. More queries mean higher usage. If results are empty or off, simplify the query and refine keywords.

When the quota is exhausted, search pauses temporarily. Wait for the refresh or use prepared playlists to avoid interrupting the stream.

History saves every track that played or was removed from the queue. It’s an archive you can return to to rebuild strong lineups or repeat successful shows.

Use filters by status, date, and sort type to find what you need. It helps separate what actually played from what was skipped or removed.

Any track can be re‑queued with one click—respecting duplicate blocking if it’s enabled. It’s a fast way to refill the stream with reliable content.

History helps keep rotation consistent and prevents good finds from being lost. It’s especially useful when the queue runs out and you need momentum fast.

Stats show how your stream sounds: how many tracks played and which ones repeat most often. It’s a quick way to see which formats work best.

Totals shows the overall count, and Weekly Activity highlights playback by day so you can spot your busiest moments.

Top Tracks lists the most played items for the selected period—use it to identify reliable content and keep quality consistent.

Pick a date range to analyze recent streams or your full history. This helps adjust selections and keep the right pace.

Settings combines all key parameters—from the YouTube API key to language and theme. Enable search, AI suggestions, and duplicate blocking for more precise control.

You can also set search limits: maximum video length and results per page. This keeps results aligned with your stream format.

OBS links and public token management live here too. To change links, rotate the token—old URLs become invalid and are replaced automatically.

Integrations with DonationAlerts, Donatty, and YouTube Chat are also connected here. Once enabled, you can toggle them on or off as needed.

Billing shows your current plan and subscription status. You can see what Free includes and what extra features Pro unlocks.

If you choose Pro, you can subscribe right in this section. After activation, you’ll see payment details and the next renewal date.

Subscription management is always available: update payment details, open the customer portal, or cancel auto‑renew. After cancellation, Pro stays active until the end of the paid period.

Pro unlocks advanced features: AI suggestions, Donatty integration, and unlimited playlists. If you stream regularly, the upgrade pays off quickly.

The main limit is your YouTube API quota, which is tied to your personal key, not Driler FM. When the limit is reached, search and AI suggestions are temporarily disabled.

AI consumes more quota than a plain search because it runs several queries in a row. Short, specific prompts save a noticeable amount.

Quota resets daily in your Google Cloud project. Use precise queries and prepared playlists to spend it efficiently.

Keep plan limits in mind: Free includes one playlist, while Pro removes the limit. Public links are always view‑only on any plan.

Keep the queue compact so you can react faster to the live moment and viewer requests. Short queues are more flexible and reduce overload.

Prepare playlists for pre‑show, breaks, and format switches. This keeps transitions smooth and holds stability if unexpected pauses happen.

Before going live, verify your OBS sources—check audio, autoplay, and correct links. It saves time and prevents on‑air issues.

Watch connection indicators. If needed, rotate tokens or refresh sources—this takes seconds and can save a stream. If something breaks, History helps you restore flow quickly.

No audio in OBS? Make sure Control Audio via OBS is enabled and the source isn’t muted. Then check levels in the audio mixer.

Video won’t start? Refresh the Browser Source or the whole scene. Also check that Refresh browser when scene becomes active is enabled—it usually fixes it.

Overlay is empty or transparent? Verify the token and URLs. If the queue is empty, the player becomes transparent—this is expected.

Search or AI suggestions don’t work? It’s usually the API key or an exhausted quota. Check your YouTube API key status and remaining limit in Google Cloud, then retry.