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Play Channel

Last updated: 2024-12-03 15:05:12

    Introduction

    A play channel is like a TV schedule and may include one or more videos. After the specified start time of a channel, the channel’s videos will be played to viewers as live streams. During playback, fast forwarding and pausing are not possible, and there is no buffering time between videos. Play channels provide a smooth viewing experience similar to live TV.
    The advantages of using play channels are as follows:
    Advantage
    Description
    Low development and use costs
    If you convert pre-recorded videos into standard live streams, you need to use OBS to publish the videos to live streaming platforms and connect to the systems of the live streaming platforms, and you will incur fees for publishing the streams. In contrast, using VOD Play Channel eliminates the need to push streams and can achieve extremely low development and usage costs.
    Flexible content arrangement
    You can arrange films, ads, and other audio and video content in a play channel however you like. After the specified start time, the content will be played in the specified sequence on loop.
    Smooth playback experience
    There is no buffering time between videos, ensuring a smooth viewing experience.

    Use Cases

    Use Case
    Description
    TV stations and OTT
    TV stations and OTT platforms can create various channels for viewers to stream from.
    Online Education
    Each play channel is like a curriculum, and online courses are streamed according to the curriculum. At the scheduled start time, students watch courses all together.
    Game live broadcast
    Game streaming platforms can record segments of gaming sessions hosted by popular streamers or the highlights of major tournaments, add the videos to a play channel, and play it on loop on their homepage to attract viewers.

    How To Use

    Development Guide

    Call the CreateRoundPlay API to create a play channel:
    1. Specify the start time of the channel through the StartTime parameter.
    2. Specify the content to be played on the channel through the RoundPlaylist.N parameter.
    3. After the specified start time, the content in the channel will be played sequentially on loop according to the URL returned by the API.
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