Multi Live Channel

Proof of concept streaming channel - for a single live video stream or multiple live stations with navigation. Roku Ads are integrated in the channel. For more info about the Roku Ad Framework, please contact advertising@roku.com.

This channel is publishing ready and can be used as a template for a Roku channel.

Use Case

This sample channel is an easy way to publish a live station of multiple live stations. Simply add your stream or video URL, title, and logo.

In addition, the Roku Ad Framework is already integrated into the Channel.

Video Formats: For the full list of supported Video formats on Roku devices, refer to our docs at https://sdkdocs.roku.com/display/sdkdoc/Video+Encoding+Guidelines

How to run this channel

• Have you stream URL ready
• Download the Multi-Live Channel from https://github.com/rokudev/Multi-Live-Channel
• Locate the Config.brs file in the components folder and follow the instructions in the file to enter your info for your stream
• Select all the files and folders and .zip up the package (note: do not zip the containing folder)
• Load the application onto your Roku device [read the developer setup guide] (https://blog.roku.com/developer/2016/02/04/developer-setup-guide/)

Features

• Pre-made template for streaming live television content
• Includes easy functionality to just plug, play, and publish
• Custom lower third navgiation for supporting multiple channels
• Incorporates the Roku Ad Framework as an example

Directory Structure

• Components: SceneGraph Components
  • Config.brs This is a file where the user can enter their stream info
  • HomeScene.brs This is the back-end for the UI. It tracks and monitors video playback to play ads and handles channel change events.
  • HomeScene.xml Creates all SceneGraph nodes displayed in the UI
  • RowListItems.xml Formats RowList to have captions, poster-size, etc.
  • tasks
    • RowListContentTask.xml Goes through stream contents and stores all data in content nodes for RowList
• Source: Contains Main method
  • Main.brs Creates screen to display UI when channel starts. Contains setup for RAF integration

Channel Flow

• Event: Upon starting the channel, the stream info is parsed and all content is passed to the SceneGraph nodes.
• Event: The content is loaded into a RowList and all channel artwork is created.
• Event: The main thread calls for a pre-roll add to play. Afterwards, the user's content will play.
• User: If the channel contains more than one stream, the user is presented with a RowList that can toggle between channels.
• Event: Upon choosing a new channel, a pre-roll ad is played. If the same channel is streaming for 20 mintues, a mid-roll ad will play.