IPTV Live Video Encoding & Streaming HTML5 Video

The <video> HTML element, introduced in HTML5, embeds a media player which supports video playback in web page, either vod or live stream. Most web browsers support HTML video today, including Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari and IE/Edge.

Stream live HTML5 video to web browsers

IPVTL is capable of streaming live HTML5 MP4 video since v6.2.4.4. To do that, choose MP4 over HTTP in Target format, and enter local http/https url with port in Target URL, like http://192.168.1.1:9527/ipvt_ch1.

You may find the output address very much like MPEG-TS over HTTP output. The difference is that MP4 Over HTTP is able to be played directly in web browsers.

After channel starts running, the output video can be played in IPVTL web admin. Just click Preview button and the video will show up in IPVTL logo area. See demo video below:

Using this method, you can also stream live videos on your own web site, by integrating HTML5 video tag in web page like below:

 <video width="320" height="240" controls>
   <source src="http://192.168.1.1:9527/ipvt_ch1" type="video/mp4">
 </video>

Tip: To output secured http rather than plain http, enable SSL and provide SSL certificate key files in Global Settings.