# Streaming Tips **URL:** https://community.wowza.com/c/site-community/streaming-tips/23.md [Latest](https://community.wowza.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.wowza.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.wowza.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wowza Video Demo/CMS vod assets, metadata, analytics](https://community.wowza.com/t/wowza-video-demo-cms-vod-assets-metadata-analytics/95413)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/wowza-video-demo-cms-vod-assets-metadata-analytics/95413 "2022-09-19T17:01:39Z")
This Wowza Video Demo walks you through our Wowza Video platform, showing you how to prepare a live stream, test your video playback, attach metadata and tags to your content, and analyze streaming performance. --- ## [About the Streaming Tips category](https://community.wowza.com/t/about-the-streaming-tips-category/92076)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0
Helpful tips to improve your streaming experience with Wowza. --- ## [NGINX Cache Setup for Wowza Streaming Engine](https://community.wowza.com/t/nginx-cache-setup-for-wowza-streaming-engine/102491)
**Author:** [@Florentin\_Valentan](https://community.wowza.com/u/Florentin_Valentan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/nginx-cache-setup-for-wowza-streaming-engine/102491 "2025-01-19T16:51:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for guidance or expertise to set up NGINX caching for my Wowza Streaming Engine 4.5 setup. The goal is to optimize performance and reduce server load on my streaming platform. Below are the deta… --- ## [I have a legacy LIVE U SOLO I use Cloud Service](https://community.wowza.com/t/i-have-a-legacy-live-u-solo-i-use-cloud-service/102305)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Montgomery](https://community.wowza.com/u/Scott_Montgomery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/i-have-a-legacy-live-u-solo-i-use-cloud-service/102305 "2024-11-18T16:18:09Z")
Done 400 broadcast and clicked LIVEU and WOWZA stream cloud. Now LIVE U will not accept key pass code. says invalid. Called LIVE U and useless. The solo unit and wowza seem to be out of sync. let me know if anybody… --- ## [WebRTC WebSocket connection failed error- what does it mean?](https://community.wowza.com/t/webrtc-websocket-connection-failed-error-what-does-it-mean/95677)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/webrtc-websocket-connection-failed-error-what-does-it-mean/95677 "2022-12-01T15:54:44Z")
Why am I getting this WebRTC error? “WebSocket connection failed” There could be several different reasons the connection failed, all of which will throw that error. Here are the top 8 settings to check to resolve that … --- ## [SecureToken hash configuration](https://community.wowza.com/t/securetoken-hash-configuration/95412)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/securetoken-hash-configuration/95412 "2022-12-01T20:30:33Z")
I’m noticing a lot of searches for SecureToken in the last month here in the forums. Can you let me know what you may need in addition to our doc on it? Are you looking for a video tutorial or more examples on how to set… --- ## [How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-monetize-your-youtube-channel/95672)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-monetize-your-youtube-channel/95672 "2022-11-30T16:44:39Z")
How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel If you’ve decided YouTube is the right platform for you instead of a customized one, here are a few ways to monetize your channel and turn video creation into more than just a hobby. … --- ## [Video SDK vs. API: What’s the Difference?](https://community.wowza.com/t/video-sdk-vs-api-what-s-the-difference/95648)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/video-sdk-vs-api-what-s-the-difference/95648 "2022-11-22T18:20:05Z")
What’s the difference between an SDK and an API? It’s understandable if you get these two terms confused because they often appear together. If you’re building a video platform, an even better question is the difference … --- ## [New Complete WebRTC Streaming Guide](https://community.wowza.com/t/new-complete-webrtc-streaming-guide/95625)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/new-complete-webrtc-streaming-guide/95625 "2022-11-16T16:32:23Z")
In this ultimate WebRTC streaming guide, we cover every benefit, challenge, and consideration when building a real-time video application. --- ## [Real-Time Streaming + VOD](https://community.wowza.com/t/real-time-streaming-vod/95618)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/real-time-streaming-vod/95618 "2022-11-14T17:47:02Z")
Real-Time Streaming + VOD: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds One of the greatest advantages of real-time streaming is its potential for interactivity. Sub-second latency is as close to true real time as technology allo… --- ## [How to execute custom logic through a shell script after a recording completes](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-execute-custom-logic-through-a-shell-script-after-a-recording-completes/95554)
**Author:** [@Connessione](https://community.wowza.com/u/Connessione)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-execute-custom-logic-through-a-shell-script-after-a-recording-completes/95554 "2022-10-26T21:09:26Z")
This tutorial was written by one of our community members @Connessione who is sharing his streaming experience to assist others. He is a third party and not employed by Wowza. Thanks for sharing this with the community… --- ## [How to configure Let's Encrypt SSL with Streaming Engine](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-configure-lets-encrypt-ssl-with-streaming-engine/95534)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-configure-lets-encrypt-ssl-with-streaming-engine/95534 "2022-10-20T18:50:29Z")
For those of you that want to import your own SSL cert using Let’s Encrypt, here’s a tutorial written by one of our streaming experts in the community @Connessione Wowza does provide a free Streamlock SSl cert, but not … --- ## [Converting RTMP to WebRTC With Wowza Video](https://community.wowza.com/t/converting-rtmp-to-webrtc-with-wowza-video/95513)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/converting-rtmp-to-webrtc-with-wowza-video/95513 "2022-10-12T21:32:43Z")
Learn how to convert RTMP to WebRTC in this Wowza Video tutorial. --- ## [Live Commerce: How Streaming Is Transforming Shopping](https://community.wowza.com/t/live-commerce-how-streaming-is-transforming-shopping/95503)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/live-commerce-how-streaming-is-transforming-shopping/95503 "2022-10-07T19:41:56Z")
Live commerce, a term used to describe the combination of streaming video and e-commerce, promises to revolutionize the retail industry and consumer shopping habits. Here’s a rundown of how live streaming e-commerce is t… --- ## [Choosing the Right Video Platform \[Decision Tree\]](https://community.wowza.com/t/choosing-the-right-video-platform-decision-tree/95497)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/choosing-the-right-video-platform-decision-tree/95497 "2022-10-05T18:47:49Z")
Choosing the Right Video Platform \[Decision Tree\] Table of Contents What Role Will Video Play in Your Business? Let’s Talk Building Blocks What Features Should You Look For? Bringing Your Vision to Fruition --- ## [RTMP vs. RTSP: Which Protocol Should You Choose for Ingest?](https://community.wowza.com/t/rtmp-vs-rtsp-which-protocol-should-you-choose-for-ingest/95371)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/rtmp-vs-rtsp-which-protocol-should-you-choose-for-ingest/95371 "2022-09-08T18:06:57Z")
Which ingest protocol best fits your streaming needs? Understand the pros and cons of RTMP vs. RTSP, how they work, and when to use each. Table of contents Streaming Protocols: A Brief Review RTMP vs. RTSP: How … --- ## [The Video Codec Landscape 2022](https://community.wowza.com/t/the-video-codec-landscape-2022/94944)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/the-video-codec-landscape-2022/94944 "2022-05-13T16:27:13Z")
The Video Codec Landscape 2022 Over the last three years, many streaming producers went from working with a single codec, H.264, to no less than seven options: H.264, VP9, HEVC, AV1, VVC, LCEVC, and EVC. This article wil… --- ## [How to Broadcast at Sub-second Latency to Multiple Viewers](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-broadcast-at-sub-second-latency-to-multiple-viewers/95438)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-broadcast-at-sub-second-latency-to-multiple-viewers/95438 "2022-09-23T15:05:40Z")
WebRTC Simulcast: What It Is and How It Works Table of Contents What is WebRTC? How Is WebRTC So Fast? Brief Intro to UDP Protocol What Is WebRTC Simulcasting? WebRTC Simulcasting vs. Multistreaming WebRTC Simulca… --- ## [How to Create an Audio Only Station:Music & Podcasts](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-create-an-audio-only-station-music-podcasts/95420)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-create-an-audio-only-station-music-podcasts/95420 "2022-09-20T20:35:52Z")
Suitable for podcasts, campus radio stations, live events, and more, live audio streaming allows producers to affordably stream live and archived content — no matter the audience size. Plus, for those just getting into … --- ## [10+ Live Streaming Apps Using WebRTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/10-live-streaming-apps-using-webrtc/95485)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/10-live-streaming-apps-using-webrtc/95485 "2022-10-04T16:09:41Z")
Check out which of your favorite live streaming apps use WebRTC and how ultra-low latency streaming benefits you. Table of contents Google Hangouts, Google Meet, and Google Duo Facebook Messenger, Facebook Live, and Fa… --- ## [The Correct Keyframe Interval in OBS Studio](https://community.wowza.com/t/the-correct-keyframe-interval-in-obs-studio/95162)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/the-correct-keyframe-interval-in-obs-studio/95162 "2022-07-18T18:59:26Z")
Question: What is the correct keyframe interval setting in OBS Studio? A. We typically recommend a keyframe interval of 2 seconds. IMPORTANT!! Please note that if you set the keyframe interval to 0 seconds in OBS Studi… --- ## [Technical Overview of HLS Streaming](https://community.wowza.com/t/technical-overview-of-hls-streaming/95461)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/technical-overview-of-hls-streaming/95461 "2022-09-28T18:02:04Z")
Table of Contents What Is HLS? Apple HLS Snapshot A Brief History of HLS How Does HLS Streaming Work Typical RTMP to HLS Workflow Transcoding for Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Delivery and Scaling HTTP Live Streaming To… --- ## [Tutorial: Video Codecs and Encoding: Everything You Should Know](https://community.wowza.com/t/tutorial-video-codecs-and-encoding-everything-you-should-know/95449)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/tutorial-video-codecs-and-encoding-everything-you-should-know/95449 "2022-09-26T16:16:08Z")
What does video encoding involve and how do video codecs work? What Is Video Encoding? What Is a Codec? How Do Codecs Work Lossy vs. Lossless Video Encoding What Is a Container Format? Video Codecs vs. Containers: W… --- ## [What is considered low latency in 2022?](https://community.wowza.com/t/what-is-considered-low-latency-in-2022/95376)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/what-is-considered-low-latency-in-2022/95376 "2022-09-09T18:52:32Z")
Separate categories like ultra-low latency and near real-time streaming have emerged and these refer to latency coming in under one second, or sub-second latency. Near real time for video conferencing and remote devic… --- ## [Playback: Segment size differences between HLS and DASH](https://community.wowza.com/t/playback-segment-size-differences-between-hls-and-dash/95363)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/playback-segment-size-differences-between-hls-and-dash/95363 "2022-09-06T17:42:22Z")
Though it’s possible to manually adjust segments to be smaller, Apple released specs for its Apple Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS) extension, which is now incorporated into HLS’s feature set. LL-HLS brings its latency down to s… --- ## [Streaming SRT to Wowza Video Using OBS Studio or Wirecast](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-srt-to-wowza-video-using-obs-studio-or-wirecast/95317)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-srt-to-wowza-video-using-obs-studio-or-wirecast/95317 "2022-08-25T21:10:32Z")
SRT is a more secure and reliable option for live streaming compared to RTMP. This streaming protocol can be used for ingest by Wowza Video through software encoders such as OBS Studio and Wirecast. Clic… --- ## [Live Video Streaming Platforms With the Best APIs](https://community.wowza.com/t/live-video-streaming-platforms-with-the-best-apis/95223)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/live-video-streaming-platforms-with-the-best-apis/95223 "2022-08-02T19:06:07Z")
Live Video Streaming Platforms With the Best APIs Learn the platforms with the best live video streaming APIs for increased functionality, customization, and programmatic control. --- ## [5 Workflows in Wowza Video That You Should Be Using](https://community.wowza.com/t/5-workflows-in-wowza-video-that-you-should-be-using/95083)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/5-workflows-in-wowza-video-that-you-should-be-using/95083 "2022-06-22T21:04:23Z")
In today’s blog, I describe the Top 5 workflows you should be using for video streaming, both live and on demand. I also explain that Wowza Video, a cloud-based SaaS option is built on the Wowza Streaming Engine softwar… --- ## [What's the Difference Between VOD and OTT?](https://community.wowza.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-vod-and-ott/94755)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-vod-and-ott/94755 "2022-05-21T14:38:34Z")
Video on demand (VOD) is what most people think of when they hear the word ‘streaming.’ But not all video content delivered online falls in the category of VOD. --- ## [WebRTC Ice Candidates Setup](https://community.wowza.com/t/webrtc-ice-candidates-setup/92398)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/webrtc-ice-candidates-setup/92398 "2022-04-21T15:48:53Z")
ICE Candidate Setup ICE candidates specify the network connections over which WebRTC communication can occur. This is a list, in order of preference, of configured ICE candidates. Note: It’s uncommon to use TCP for ICE… [Next page](https://community.wowza.com/c/site-community/streaming-tips/23.md?page=1)