Overview
This update allows builders to create in-browser broadcasting experiences, so that they can create innovative livestreaming experiences and so that creators are not required to download and configure 3rd-party broadcasting software unless they desire.
This release includes:
- React SDK for creating custom broadcasting experience
- Embeddable broadcasting component for easy integration, at https://lvpr.tv/broadcast/<stream-key>
To access these features:
- SDK users should update to @livepeer/react@2.6.0or later.
- Builders using the embeddable broadcasting component should follow the guides below to implement their broadcasting experience, but do not need to take additional action.
Details
This release of in-browser broadcasting is a drop-in solution for a basic livestreaming workflow. It is intended to enable creators and social app users (who may not be familiar with the ins and outs of third-party broadcasting software like OBS) to easily livestream.
This release is not intended to be a full replacement for OBS, and does not include complex editing and compositing tools. Instead, it is meant to (1) unlock livestreaming for less technically sophisticated creators and (2) give builders the tools to create novel livestreaming experiences.
Resources
Known Limitations
- This release does not include a React Native SDK or component. While we may prioritize this in the future, we recommend that builders who are unable to use a web browser make use of the react-native-webrtcpackage (link) to capture audio and video + transmit to Livepeer.