Enable live playback in the player

Last Modified on 09/06/2025 4:04 pm IDT

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You can enable live streaming and customize pre-broadcast and post-broadcast slates.

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1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon).

2. Scroll down to the Capabilities section and find Live.

3. Click the toggle to open the settings.

4. Configure the following:

Display viewer count - Choose whether to display the number of viewers that are watching live directly on the player.

Pre broadcast slate - Add an image or video before a live broadcast has started.

Entry - Insert a video or image entry ID. Entry will be broadcasted in a loop until the live stream starts. (By default, the entry thumbnail image is used as a background image for this slate.)
URL - Image only. Insert an image URL that will be displayed until the live broadcast begins. A post slate image or video will play after the live broadcast ends. (By default, the entry thumbnail image is used as a background image for this slate.)

Post broadcast slate - Add an image or video after the live broadcast has ended.

Entry - Insert a video or image entry ID. Entry will be broadcasted in a loop after the live stream ends.
URL - Image only. Insert an image URL that will be displayed after the live broadcast has ended.

5. Click Save at the top right of the settings page.

For the user guide, see Live.

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