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Version: v2.1.2

View a Live Stream Output

Terminology

TermDescription
PlaybacksThis tab provides details about live stream outputs from Bitstreams such as what protocols are being used, the stream ID, the signing policy and the playback URL(s).
Recent Event IDEvents capture any activity related to this live stream, this is a log of the events.
Recent ActivityThis tab shows logs of any API activity related to the selected Stream ID

The live stream is now running, the Bitstreams server is creating outputs based on the template and protocol(s) that were selected when setting up the stream. Use a URL listed in the Playbacks tab to view the stream.

  1. Copy an output URL for the live stream. Find the output URL(s) for a stream on the stream details page

    • Bitstream > Live Streaming > Click on the Stream ID > Scroll down > Playbacks
    • There will be at least one Playback URL entry in the table, scroll to the right to find the Copy button.

    • Click on the Copy button next to one of the Playback URLs.

  2. View the stream using any player that supports the selected stream output format(s).