Twitter Spaces is an audio chat room feature that allows users to join live conversations. Hosts can invite followers and other listeners to join the discussion in real-time. Spaces makes Twitter more interactive and engaging by letting you actually hear people’s voices.
If you want to find and participate in Spaces relevant to your interests, this guide will show you how.
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What is Twitter Spaces?
Twitter Spaces are live audio rooms similar to Clubhouse or podcasts. A host starts the conversation on a topic while listeners can join and interact.
Features of Twitter Spaces:
- Hosts can invite followers, other users, speakers, and co-hosts
- Listeners can react with emojis and request to speak
- Anyone globally can join with a Twitter account
- Hosts moderate conversations and mute/remove users
- Up to 13 people can speak including the host and 2 co-hosts
How to Find Twitter Spaces to Join
There are a few ways to discover Spaces happening now or scheduled for later:
Check Your Home Timeline
- Look for purple rings around user icons to join their live Space
- Tap the Spaces bubble at the top to see recommended discussions
Explore the Spaces Tab
- Go to the Spaces tab to browse active, popular, and upcoming chats
- Scroll through and preview different Spaces before joining
Search for Spaces
- Use search operators like “filter:spaces” or “filter:upcoming spaces”
- Add keywords like “marketing” or “investing” to find relevant Spaces
Get Notifications
- Turn on notifications for specific accounts that host Spaces
- Get alerts when users you follow start a new Space
Joining and Participating in a Twitter Space
When you find a Space you want to join, tap on it to enter as a listener. Here are features you can use during a Space:
Request to Speak
- Tap the hand icon to ask the host for permission to speak
- Wait for the host, speaker, or co-host to approve your request
React with Emojis
- Engage by tapping the emojis at the bottom to react to the discussion
- The icons appear next to your profile so the host can see
See All Speakers
- View the list of hosts, co-hosts, speakers, and listeners
- See who is actively speaking with profile rings highlighted
- Tap the share icon to send a Space link to your followers
- Help spread the word so more listeners can participate
Turn on Captions
- Enable live captions to follow along more easily
- This also helps make Spaces more accessible
Tips for Hosting Your Own Twitter Spaces
If you want to host your own Space, here are some best practices:
Pick an Interesting Topic
Choose a specific, engaging theme that aligns with your brand and audience. Share your expertise!
Promote Ahead of Time
Tweet about your upcoming Space and invite followers directly to generate interest.
Add Co-Hosts
Bring on others to help moderate comments and requests from listeners.
Moderate Effectively
Guide the discussion and make sure all speakers are respectful. Mute or remove anyone being disruptive.
Post tweets within your Space to provide more context and visuals about the topic.
Conclusion
Twitter Spaces makes conversations on the platform more interactive. By joining relevant chats, you can connect with like-minded people, learn from experts, and share ideas. Use the search tools and notifications to easily discover Spaces every day.
What kind of Spaces will you join? Business, sports, investing, entertainment? With an engaging host and topic, Spaces can be informative as well as enjoyable to participate in.
