Introducing Push-to-Talk from the Web Panel directly to Mobile Streamers
We’re excited to roll out a major enhancement to our live video streaming platform: Push-to-Talk (PTT) Director Audio.
This feature establishes an instant, low-latency audio link from the web-based multi-stream monitor wall directly to individual mobile streamers using our Android app. Whether managing a single stream or overseeing a full grid of field cameras, directors and operators can now communicate effortlessly with streamers in real time.
Key Features & Technical Highlights
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Precision Target Selection: Select a single active stream—or a specific group of streams—directly from the video wall layout to send targeted audio instructions without distracting other active broadcasters.
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Ultra-Low Latency via WebRTC: Built on top of our LiveKit infrastructure, the audio channel operates over WebRTC data and media pipelines. This guarantees sub-second voice delivery, allowing for real-time direction during time-sensitive events.
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Seamless In-App Mobile Reception: On the Android streamer app, incoming director audio arrives as a prioritized control channel. Streamers receive clear, hands-free voice audio directly through their device's speaker or connected headset without interrupting the active video upload stream.
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Single-Click "Hold-to-Talk" Interface: Integrated straight into the monitor view UI, operators simply hold the talk control to open the microphone channel to the designated stream tiles and release to mute.
Designed for Live Coordination
This feature turns the monitor panel into a complete director command console. From guiding point-of-view camera operators on where to move, to giving instant cues to live broadcasters during relay events, the new Push-to-Talk capability provides the direct communication loop needed to produce crisp, synchronized live streams.
The update is now live across the web management panel and fully supported from release build 1625 of the Android mobile application.