How to Get YouTube Video Notifications on Discord Using Bots

ByJim Miller

Are you looking for a way to instantly notify your followers on Discord when you upload a new YouTube video? Luckily, there's a solution for that – Discord bots. These bots can automate the process and notify everyone on your Discord server as soon as you upload a video to a specific channel. In this article, we will explore some of the best bots and methods to get YouTube video notifications on Discord.

Pingcord: Get Automatic Notifications from Various Services

One of the dedicated Discord bots for getting notifications is Pingcord. This bot allows you to receive automatic notifications from various services such as Twitch, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Spotify, and, of course, YouTube. Setting up Pingcord is fairly easy. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Visit the Pingcord website and log in with your Discord account.
  2. Once logged in, you will see a list of servers associated with your Discord account. Select the server where you want to add the Pingcord bot.
  3. On the Pingcord dashboard, you'll find a list of services that Pingcord can connect with and send notifications. Choose YouTube from the list.
  4. Click on the “+New Integration” button to connect YouTube with Discord. Keep in mind that the free version only allows integration with one service.
  5. Select the Discord channel where you want to receive the notifications.
  6. Customize the message that will be sent when a new video is uploaded. You can also choose who receives the notification.
  7. Optionally, you can set specific criteria for when the bot should send notifications, such as specific days or topics.
  8. In the YouTube Channels section, you can add up to three channel URLs. If you want to receive notifications from more channels, you will need a premium account.
  9. Once you're done, click on “Save.”

Now, whenever the channels you added upload videos on YouTube, the Pingcord bot will notify the specified Discord channel with the chosen message.

Carl Bot: Multi-Purpose Bot with Notifications

Unlike Pingcord, Carl Bot is a multi-purpose bot that offers various features such as moderation control, permission system, welcome messages, reaction roles, and more. It also provides notifications management, allowing you to receive YouTube notifications on Discord. Here's how you can set it up:

  1. Visit the Carl website and log in with your Discord account.
  2. Select the server where you want to receive YouTube notifications.
  3. The remaining process has to be done on the Discord server itself. Open Discord and navigate to the server where you added the bot.
  4. Go to the channel where you want to receive YouTube notifications and enter the command “!yt [YouTube Channel Link] [Message].” Carl Bot already has a default message, so you don't have to configure it if you don't want to.
  5. If you want to customize the message, you can use variables such as {link}, {title}, {author}, and {url}. For example, you can use the message “@everyone {author} has uploaded a new video {title}. Here's the link {link}.”
  6. Once you send the command, you will start receiving notifications from the specified YouTube channel whenever a new video is uploaded.

You can use the command multiple times to add as many YouTube channels as you want. Carl Bot also provides other commands to control the bot, such as listing all the added channels, unsubscribing from a channel, and moving notifications to a different channel.

Mee6: Premium Option for YouTube Notifications

Mee6 is another bot that can send YouTube notifications on Discord. However, this feature is now a paid option, costing $11.95 per month. Despite the cost, Mee6 offers a range of other features that make it worth considering. If you want to set up YouTube notifications with Mee6, here's what you need to do:

  1. Open the Mee6 Dashboard and log in with your Discord account. Select the server where you want to receive YouTube notifications.
  2. Scroll down in the dashboard and select the YouTube option.
  3. Search for the Twitch username of the streamer, choose the channel to receive notifications, and add a custom message to explain the notification.
  4. Enter the YouTube channel name, message, and select the Discord channel where you want to receive the message. Click on “Save.”

From now on, the Mee6 bot will send notifications whenever the specified YouTube channel uploads a video.

Wrapping Up: YouTube Notifications on Discord

Pingcord, Carl Bot, and Mee6 are great options for receiving YouTube notifications on Discord. Pingcord is easy to set up but has limitations on the number of channels you can add with the free version. Carl Bot is completely free but requires setting up through commands. Mee6 offers this feature but as a paid option.

Apart from using Discord bots, you can also explore services like IFTTT and Zapier. However, keep in mind that these third-party services might be slightly slower compared to bots. With the right bot or service, you can ensure that your Discord server is always up to date with your latest YouTube videos.