Web radios
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Introduction
Web radio streaming is a method of broadcasting audio content over the internet, allowing users to listen to live or pre-recorded audio streams through various devices. This capability is widely used for internet radio stations and offers listeners the flexibility to enjoy their favorite programs anytime and anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection.
Support
The support for web radio streaming was introduced in DSOS 4.7.0. With the integration of this feature, users can stream audio content in real-time.
This feature supports streaming using the following protocols:
- HTTP/ICY: A simple streaming protocol used mainly for internet radio. It allows users to listen to audio streams with minimal delay.
- HLS (HTTP Live Streaming): A streaming protocol developed by Apple that delivers content in small chunks. It adapts the quality of the stream based on the user's network conditions, ensuring smooth playback.
- DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP): An adaptive bitrate streaming protocol that provides high-quality video and audio streaming by adjusting the stream in real-time based on the user's bandwidth.
Note:Elementi tutorial
The following tutorials demonstrate how to use web radio streaming with Elementi.
Add a web radio stream
- Create an Elementi project.
- On the top of the edit panel, click on the add streaming layer button.
- Enter the stream URI within the pop-up dialog.
- Check the box "This is an audio only stream".
- Click on OK to add the streaming layer and Save your project.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while using web radio streaming in Elementi, consider the following general troubleshooting tips:
- Ensure that the stream URL is correct and properly formatted.
- Test the URL in a web browser to verify that it plays as expected.