How to integrate your existing HLS output in Mlytics Stream?

If you already have existing video assets stored in your server/cloud or existing live stream channels (e.g. from AWS, Wowza, DaCast, Tencent, Mux, etc.), and you like to set up video/live streaming for them, then you can follow this guide.

By using Mlytics Stream for your video/live streaming, you can take advantage of its in-stream CDN switching and/or P2P video delivery capabilities. These capabilities can significantly enhance the performance and quality of experience (QoE) of your video streaming, giving your audience a seamless viewing experience.

The figure below shows the process flow.

To do this, navigate to ‘ Stream’ > ‘Live Streams’, then click the ‘Create live stream’ button.

You will be directed to another page where you can set up the following:

  • Stream Details
  • CDN Configuration
  • P2P Delivery
  • Domain Allowlist

Stream Details

The Stream details includes: 

  • Stream source name: a unique name for the stream source.
  • Protocol: specify the video format/container of the video stream. For this scenario, choose HLS as the protocol.
  • Origin server: the origin server is where your video streams are hosted. Use the domain name associated with your origin server. You may also set this origin as a ‘CDN candidate’ and by doing so, this server will be used together with other CDNs for in-stream CDN switching.

CDN Configuration

The system will recommend you to install 2 Basic CDNs by default, namely StackPath, and GMA. You may also install additional CDNs depending on your business strategy.

You can add up to a maximum of 10 CDNs per stream source. If you set your origin as a CDN candidate, then your origin will also be counted as 1 CDN.

If you plan to install China RIM CDN, or China CDN, or Custom CDN, you need to assign a site for the CDN

If you plan to install Custom CDN, you need to set up CDN hostname for the CDN. Check this article to learn how to obtain the CDN hostname.

P2P Delivery

You can decide whether to enable P2P delivery or not. 

P2P allows users who are accessing the video to deliver video content to other users. Since, this feature reduces the usage of CDN infrastructure, it can reduce the cost of your video streaming services. In addition, P2P uses WebRTC protocol, which can protect the privacy of the stream source.

You can check this article to learn more about P2P delivery

Domain Allowlist

You can enable the domain allowlist. 

Domain allowlist defines which domain/s or website/s are allowed to broadcast your video streams. 

You can use any domain or wildcard domain, and input up to a maximum of 10 domains. If this feature is disabled, your video stream can be broadcasted to any domains/websites. 

Finally, click the ‘Create stream’ button, to finish the set up.

You may review the live stream configuration, and proceed to the next step which is setting up the Stream software development kit (SDK) into your video streaming application.