For hybrid and online events, it is vital to have seamless online streaming facilities to facilitate the attendees' active participation during the event. Let us look into the steps to set up streaming accurately to provide participants with a positive experience.
How to create a new stream
Navigate to the Admin Panel - Content - Stream tab
Enable the stream feature if you yet haven't.
Click on 'Create new.'
Add your stream title that will be shown to your attendees.
Add the embed link to your stream in 'Stream URL' and choose to enable the chat for this stream tab.
Select the availability of "Who can view this stream" according to the Group type
If "Anyone" is clicked, meaning that the stream is not assigned to a group will fall into default and it'll be displayed to all participants
If "Specific groups" is clicked, you can select which group gets access to each stream. Multiple groups can be selected from the dropdown, which displays all existing groups in the current event.
Finish with 'Save and create a new event stream.'
There is no limit to the number of streams that can be added to one event.
Embed Link Parameters for Streaming in Mobile App
If your event is virtual or hybrid, you might want to set up your streams to be displayed correctly in the mobile app version of Brella. This way, it'll allow attendees to watch the sessions with the correct dimensions and without interfering with the sidebar integrations.
By appending parameters to the iframe URL, you can customize the playback experience in your stream but, most importantly, make the stream in the mobile app dynamic.
Examples
The stream link parameter extension should look like the highlighted section below each streaming provider:
You cannot delete streams on Brella once you have added them, but you can disable them, so they are not available to your attendees. Click here to learn more about this.
Note: Using free or open streaming providers such as Twitch may show the public your broadcasted content. If your event requires a more secure streaming setting, please choose another paid platform.