Viewing Feeds

Understanding Feeds

Feeds let you view commonly used streams from a production.

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If You Prefer to Read, see the steps Below 1. Accessing the Feed Manager

• Log in to the Cloud Flex application.
• Navigate to the Feed Manager section.

2. Creating a New Feed 0:13

• Click on the ‘Feeds’ option.
• Fill in the following fields:
  • Description: Provide a human-readable description of the feed.
  • Origin: Specify where the feed is coming from.
  • Feed Type: Choose from the following options:
    • HLS feed (M3U8 extension) - 3 seconds or more delay
    • SLDP (low latency feed) - 1-2 seconds delay
    • WHEP (WebRTC egress) (near real-time) - requires WHEP server and SSL
• Paste the URL for the feed in the designated field.
• Click ‘Create’ to save the feed.

Tip

If you need near real-time viewing for production teams, we recommend WHEP for the fastest viewing experience

3. Viewing and Managing Feeds 1:19

• After creating, all feeds will be displayed with their type, status (online/offline), and associated studio.
• Click ‘Open Feed’ to view a specific multi-viewer feed.
• Options available:
  • Make it full-screen.
  • Open in a new tab.

 4. Editing Existing Feeds 1:51

• To edit a feed, click the ‘Edit’ button next to the desired feed.
• Make necessary changes and save.

5. Accessing Documentation 2:06

• For detailed instructions on setting up feeds and managing access, refer to the Feed Manager documentation in the admin section of the site.