HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is a streaming protocol that breaks audio and video content into small, secure segments and delivers them over standard HTTP. It’s widely used for online TV and FAST Channels because it ensures reliable playback across different devices and network conditions while supporting adaptive bitrate streaming for a smooth viewer experience.
Muvi Playout’s HLS feed generation follows industry-standard HTTPS Live Streaming practices, including adaptive bitrate streaming and wide device compatibility. Where Muvi differs is in its workflow approach—HLS links can be generated, previewed, monitored, and managed directly from a single Playout dashboard.
This integrated setup reduces the need for multiple tools or custom integrations, making it easier to distribute FAST channels or online TV feeds to partners and platforms compared to more fragmented HLS workflows.
Yes. Muvi allows you to preview HLS streams before sharing them with partners or making them publicly available. This lets you verify playback, stream readiness, and configurations in advance—helping ensure everything is in place before distribution.
Yes. Muvi’s HLS delivery supports adaptive bitrate streaming, allowing playback to adjust automatically based on the viewer’s network conditions. This helps ensure smooth audio and video streaming across different devices and varying bandwidth environments.
Yes. Muvi supports server-side ad insertion (SSAI) for HLS streams, allowing ads to be stitched directly into live or linear video feeds. This enables buffer-free ad playback, bypasses ad blockers, and supports industry-standard formats and ad markers—making it suitable for FAST channels and monetized online TV distribution.
Muvi provides operational visibility for HLS streaming through its playout Dashboard, including stream status, availability monitoring, and activity notifications. This allows teams to track whether HLS feeds are active and functioning properly before and during distribution, ensuring reliable delivery across platforms.
Yes — Muvi allows you to automate HLS link generation using APIs.
When a channel server is started through the Playout API, the system automatically generates the HLS Play URL, which can then be retrieved, monitored, and integrated into your own workflows programmatically.
This gives you full flexibility to automate distribution without relying on manual CMS actions.
