About
The Newrow module lets users launch a real-time virtual room directly from Media Galleries, private rooms, or through the Newrow KAF integration.
In a live room, participants can:
- Play Kaltura content
- Record sessions and have them automatically uploaded back to Kaltura
Integration
When the module is enabled, all users will be able to enter the Newrow room from Media Gallery / Channel. A Launch Live Room button appears next to 'Add Media' in Media Galleries and Channels. Admins can configure whether this button is shown by default.
Inside the live room:
- Go to Tools > Kaltura to search and play Kaltura content with participants
- If the session is recorded, the recording is automatically uploaded to the associated Media Gallery or Channel
The module also supports launching rooms using a Kaltura Resource ID or Event ID (see the NewrowKAF module for more details).
xAPI Integration
Newrow supports xAPI integration for tracking quiz results, user joins, and user leaves. This functionality must be configured by a Newrow administrator.
Configure
1. Go to your Configuration Management console and click on the Newrow module. You can also navigate to it directly using a link: https://{your_KMS_URL}/admin/config/tab/newrow.
The Newrow page displays.
2. Configure the following:
enabled to 'Yes' to enable the module.
newrowOpenInNewTab - Set to' Yes' to open the meeting room in a new browser tab. Set to 'No' to open it in the same tab.
This setting does not apply to the Kaltura Room - any values selected here will be ignored.
allowedUsersOrRoles - Select which user roles can access their personal room ("My Room") from the header menu. If a role is selected, all roles with higher permissions will automatically have access as well. Choose from the following:
- PrivateOnly role
- admin role
- unmoderatedAdmin role
- Specific users / groups
joinButtonType - Define how the Join Room button behaves on the hero page:
- Static – The button is always visible. Room access is controlled by the room owner using the open/close doors feature.
- Dynamic – The button appears only after a moderator enters the room. For scheduled sessions, it remains hidden from end users until the start time.
safariSupport - Allows users to join Live Rooms from Safari using the Kaltura Desktop Application for Mac.
This setting does not apply to the Kaltura Room - any values selected here will be ignored.
mobileSupport - Allows users to join Live Rooms using Kaltura’s video conferencing apps for iOS and Android.
This setting does not apply to the Kaltura Room - any values selected here will be ignored.
channelRoomTemplates
Set the default room template and define which templates are available for channel owners to choose from when creating rooms.
availableRoomTemplates - Choose which room templates are available to room owners when creating a new room or editing room settings using the Room Template dropdown:
- Interactive – All cameras on by default. Supports up to 25 visible and 100 total participants. Best for workshops, training, and group discussions.
- Webinar – Speakers on camera, audience in chat. Supports up to 10 cameras and 300 participants. Moderators can bring audience members on stage.
defaultRoomTemplate - Sets the template applied to all new rooms by default.
The default template dropdown only becomes available after you select at least one option in availableRoomTemplates and click Save. Once saved, the default room template field will appear.
3. When you have finished configuring everything, click Save.
