Livestream

Livestream

Livestream a YouTube video or M3u8. Slide settings will allow your to turn subtitles on/off, adjust Volume and possibly adjust your video quality to allow for better performance if your screen WiFi is bad. 

Pre-designed Default error visuals and any relevant messages will appear if the livestream cuts out.


Content Source

 Once you have created your slide using the Livestream template, choose a content source to start adding your content:

YouTube Livestream

  1. Choose YouTube Livestream in the Use Content from dropdown
  2. Locate the livestream on YouTube.com
    1. Go to youtube.com and open your livestream or pre-recorded video
    2. Copy the YouTube Video ID in the address bar

      AlertLivestreams or pre-recorded YouTube videos must be free to air with a publicly accessible URL (no login).
  3. Paste the YouTube ID from Step 2 in the YouTube Video ID in your template
  4. When you are ready to go live, add your slide to one or more playlists.

M3U8 URLs

Alert
Always ensure that you have the right to access and stream the content in your area.
  1. How M3U8 Works for Free-to-Air TV 
    M3U8 URLs are playlist files used for streaming live or on-demand video content over the internet. M3U8 URLs for free-to-air TV channels, availability and legality can vary by region. Many broadcasters provide free-to-air (FTA) TV channels as M3U8 streams, either officially or unofficially. These URLs point to playlists that contain links to segments of the video stream, allowing continuous playback.
  2. Key Aspects of M3U8 URLs
    1. Format: They end in .m3u8 and are readable by media players like VLC, Kodi, and IPTV apps.
    2. Dynamic Playlists: Some update in real-time, providing adaptive bitrate streaming.
    3. Geo-Restrictions: Some URLs are region-locked and require a VPN to access.
    4. Encryption: Some streams are DRM-protected, requiring authentication.
  3. Finding & Using Free-to-Air M3U8 URLs
    1. Official Sources: Some broadcasters openly publish M3U8 links (e.g., ABC, BBC).
    2. Community Lists: Open-source IPTV lists (e.g., GitHub, IPTV-org).
  1. Choose M3U8 File  in the Use Content from dropdown
  2. Paste the M3U8 Url in the M3U8 Url field.
  3. When you are ready to go live, add your slide to one or more playlists.

Design

  1. Video - Mute or unmute your video using this feature.