We are in a world where people want real-time experiences, and OTT believes you offer that. Automation is rapidly changing the habits of new users on content delivery and management. One of the most important features of any OTT platform is now automated live streaming. Enveu makes it easy for companies to create and schedule automated live-streaming events. This feature also removes the need for multiple platforms and manual work.

To offer this you need to have a strategy and information about the creation and execution of automated live streaming. Let’s explore the steps. Shall we?

Step 1: Know your Platform

Before getting into the process of automation it is important to know about the core concepts behind automated live streaming and the platform helping to get it done. Traditionally, users would need to create a live event using a third-party platform like YouTube and then manually place the link into their streaming service. The process was cumbersome, especially for content creators who had to ensure there was a sync between platforms.

Enter Enveu. It simplifies the process by allowing the users to create and manage live events directly within the platform. Once scheduled, the events will fall automatically on the OTT platform at the designated time. It will be removed automatically post conclusion, without any manual intervention. This level of automation streamlines the entire workflow, saves time, and ensures a smooth viewer experience.

Step 2: Set up the Account

To begin with automation, you first need to create your account on Enveu. If you already have one, log in to the dashboard; otherwise, sign up for an account. Once logged in, you’ll have access to all the features of the live streaming and scheduling system. You can follow this to log in and access:

• Enter your credentials and enter them into the dashboard.
• In the dashboard, go to the open for live streaming. Click on it to start the process of creating an automated live event.

Step 3: Creating your own event

Creating a live stream event is the initial yet tricky process. The right platform will make it incredibly easy for you. Enveu is designed to allow content creators to set up and schedule events directly, so there isn't any need to jump between different tools.

• Click on ‘Create New Event’ on the live streaming page.
• Enter the event name, description, date and time, categories, and tags. Double-check the time zone to ensure the event starts at the correct time for your audience.
• Update the URL for live video streaming. Enveu supports multiple video file formats to ensure your content is processed easily.

Step 4: Schedule the live event

One of the standout features of Enveu live streaming system is its ability to schedule events. This means that once you set up your live stream, it will go on-air when asked. The process is automated, so there won’t be any need to monitor it in real-time.

• Select ‘Schedule’ after entering the event details.
• A calendar will pop up where you can choose the exact date and time for your streaming.
• Enter the time zone correctly based on your location and of your viewers. This ensures that the global audience gets access to the streaming at the right time.
• Once everything is set, confirm the scheduled time and hit the ‘Save’ button.

Step 5: Automating the event execution

The true magic of Enveu’s live-streaming feature comes into the picture when the event is ready to go live. Once the event is scheduled, everything will fall into place automatically. A detailed view of how automation works:

• Automatic display on OTT platform- At the scheduled time, the event will appear automatically on your OTT platform. Viewers can click and watch the streaming without entering details manually.
• Stream goes live- During live broadcast the system will ensure it begins exactly as the time you’ve set.
• Automatic end of stream- After the live event ends, Enveu automatically removes the event from the platform without asking for any manual support. This removes the unnecessary steps and ensures a clean interface for your viewers.

Step 6: Post-event management and analytics

Even after the event is over, Enveu continues to provide valuable features. Post-event, you’ll get access to several analytics tools that will gauge how your event has performed. The tools are:

• Viewership metrics to track how many viewers attended the live event.
• Engagement data to see the interaction of the audience.
• Playback and replay option for users to replay the event at their convenience.

Step 7: Support

While Enveu’s live stream automation is user-friendly, the issues might arise. In such a case, the platform offers several tools for troubleshooting:

• Event logs to help you track the progress of live streaming, highlighting the issues that can occur during the broadcast.
• Support team to help resolve any issue that might be encountered. You can connect with the team via email, chat, or support page.

How to maximize the potential of Automated live streaming?

Most of the tasks is done when you have the right platform on your side. It’s time to explore how you can maximize the potential of automated live streaming. The three profound ways to do it:

Promote in advance- Promote the scheduled live streams across social media, email newsletters, and other marketing channels. Since your event is automated, plan out the entire marketing campaign without worrying about manual adjustments.

Engage viewers- You have to handle your viewers, and this can be done with interactive features like live chats, polls, and viewer feedback.

Repurpose content- Once the live streaming ends you can use the recorded video for content marketing. Create clips for promotional purposes and republish them on social handles for more views.

To Conclude

The steps mentioned above might change a bit from platform to platform. Evenu’s automated live streaming feature revolutionizes the way live events are managed, offering nothing, just convenience and efficiency. By eliminating the need for any external platform, you can ensure your live streaming efforts are seamless.

Get in touch with the team and confidently automate your live streaming process.