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  • Player SDKs
    • Introduction
  • Web player
    • Install the FastPix web player
    • Play uploaded videos
    • Handle playback errors
  • Android player
    • Install FastPix Android player
    • Set up the player
    • Play uploaded videos
    • Handle playback errors
  • iOS player
    • Install FastPix iOS player
    • Play uploaded videos
    • Handle playback errors
  • Flutter player
    • Install FastPix Flutter player
    • Play uploaded videos
    • Handle playback errors
      • Secure video playback
      • Use a custom domain
      • Optimize live streaming
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Learn best practices for live video streaming in the FastPix Flutter Player.

When streaming live video, use an HLS data source with streamType: StreamType.live. For the best real-time experience, disable caching so viewers stay as close to the live edge as possible.

Disable caching for live streams

Caching is useful for on-demand playback, but for live events it introduces unnecessary delay. Always set cacheEnabled: false:

1final liveDataSource = FastPixPlayerDataSource.hls(
2  playbackId: 'your-playback-id-here',
3  streamType: StreamType.live,
4  cacheEnabled: false,
5  customDomain: "custom-domain",
6);

Live streaming checklist

  • Set streamType explicitly to StreamType.live.
  • Set cacheEnabled: false to minimize latency.
  • Use a stable network connection for the best viewer experience.
  • If using a custom domain, pass it in the customDomain parameter.
  • For private live streams, include a valid JWT token.