Mark Channels as an Event

Simulate Live Event Start with Xtream AI

Xtream AI Streaming Engine introduces an intelligent feature designed specifically for event-based channels, where streams may temporarily go offline before the actual broadcast begins. By marking a channel as an Event Channel, you can display a custom video to users whenever all stream sources are offline, creating a professional and smooth experience that simulates a "waiting for event to start" screen.

What Does "Is an Event Channel?" Do?

When you enable the “Is an Event Channel?” toggle inside a channel’s settings, Xtream AI treats the channel differently during source downtime.

Instead of showing a broken or black screen, the system will automatically play a default video to all users, indicating that the event is about to begin.

This feature is especially useful for:

• Sports matches

• Concerts or live shows

• Webinars or timed broadcasts

• Any channel where content starts at a specific scheduled time

How to Enable It

1. Go to your Admin Panel.

2. Navigate to the channel you want to configure.

3. Under the Information tab, toggle the “Is an Event Channel?” option.

Once this is activated, the system will handle source outages by replacing the live stream with a default video when all sources are offline.

How to Set a diferrent Default Video

To define which video will be shown when event channels are offline:

1. Go to Settings → Streaming in your panel.

2. Locate the option “Show a video while streams marked as events are still offline.”

3. Click Edit and input the video path or URL.

4. Save the changes.

How It Works at Runtime

• When all stream sources for the event channel are offline, the selected video will play simulating a "waiting for event to start" screen.

• As soon as at least one source becomes available, the video is automatically replaced by the live stream.