Set up a TV channel with an internet source¶
This guide explains how to configure a TV channel in Catena SE with a source available from the internet.
Such sources are usually unpredictable: they change often and tend to be less reliable.
The following source protocols are supported:
| Protocol | URL example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP MPEG-TS | tshttp://source-ip/some-path.ts | Make sure to use tshttp://, not plain http:// |
| HLS | hls://source-ip/some-path.m3u8 | Same idea: use hls:// instead of http:// |
| RTMP | rtmp://source-ip/app/some-path | |
| SRT | srt://source-ip:9051?passphrase=123 | Preferable when you can get dedicated ports per channel |
| M4F | m4f://source-ip/channel | Used to get video from Flussonic streaming server |
The steps are:
- Create a new TV channel
- Add a source with a URL in the appropriate protocol (e.g.
hls://...ortshttp://...) - Verify that the channel plays in the built-in player
1. Create a new TV channel¶
Go to the Channels section. Enter the channel name (e.g. internet) and click the button to create the channel.
After creation, the new channel’s page opens.
2. Add a source¶
Open the Inputs tab. Initially the source list is empty.
Click Add source, set the source URL in the required protocol (e.g. for HLS: hls://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/videos/streaming/examples/bipbop_16x9/bipbop_16x9_variant.m3u8) and save (Save).
3. Verify playback¶
Switch to the Basic tab and confirm that the built-in player shows the stream. For an internet source, startup may take a few seconds.
