Streaming Questions
Check out our list of minimum requirements to use Altar Live for more information.
Yes, Altar Live hosts pre-recorded, live, or simulated live streams in an iframe on our platform. We support almost any video player such as Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, or Vimeo. Currently, we also support some live stream providers that have their own video players.
To stream your service, all you need to do is copy and paste the video feed URL of your live event in the event details. Altar Live will automatically create embed code to fit within the Altar Live iframe. Check our list of streaming players to find instructions on how to find your stream URL for each platform.
A live broadcast is happening in real-time. Simulated live broadcasts allow you to upload a pre-recorded video and schedule it to play at a specific time as if it were a live online event. Different from uploading a video file that someone can play on-demand, simulated live ensures all viewers who visit your page view the same stream and at the same point no matter when they joined. You can play a simulated live event if you connect to a live stream player like Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo that allows you to stream an event as simulated live.
Yes, Altar Live allows you to host multiple events at the same time. Each event will have its own unique link.
If you have connected software such as OBS via stream key, whenever you press "start streaming", you will be streaming to Altar Live's servers - even if you don't have an event set up. This will count against your total RTMP time (default 5 hours). If you use streaming software such as OBS, Wirecast, etc. with multiple services, or you simply want to avoid accidentally going live, we recommend making a separate settings profile for Altar. You can find out more about using profiles with OBS here!
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