Live streaming
Start live stream
Live streaming
Start live stream
Use this action to start a livestream. This action requires a credit card to unlock. You can add a credit card here.
Live streams are pay-as-you-go. You’ll need to add your credit card details to your Daily account to enable it.
Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RTMP URL | Dropdown | Retrieve this from your streaming provider (ie youtube, twitch etc) This should be in the format rtmp://RTMP_ENDPOINT/STREAM_KEY or rtmps://RTMP_ENDPOINT/STREAM_KEY |
| Layout | Dropdown | Specifies the layout for participants’ videos in the live stream. Options: default, single-participant, active-participant, portrait. Default is default. |
| User ID | Text | If using the single-participant layout, specify the user ID of the participant to focus on. You can set a user ID with the Daily - Create Meeting Token action. Optional. |
| Max Streams | Number | Specify the number of maximum streams in the recording (from 1-9). The default value is 9. |
| Variant | Dropdown | If using the portrait layout, specify the variant. Options: vertical (default), inset. |
| Width | Number | Controls the width (resolution) of the live stream. Must be an even number. |
| Background Color | Color | Specifies the background color of the live stream. |
| Video Bitrate | Number | Specifies the video bitrate in kilobits per second (kbps) to use for video output. Range: 10 to 10000. |
| Audio Bitrate | Number | Specifies the audio bitrate in kilobits per second (kbps) to use for audio output. Range: 10 to 320. |
| Min Idle Time Out | Number | Specifies the amount of idle time (in seconds) before ending the live stream when the room is idle (e.g., all users have muted video/audio). |
| Max Duration | Number | Maximum duration (in seconds) after which the live stream is forcefully stopped. Defaults to 86400 seconds (24 hours) for live streams. |