Topic Outline

  • Introduction

    Symposia

    Live streaming for symposia is available to all individual delegates.

    Evening Medical Updates (EMUs)

    Live streaming for EMUs is available to both UK and international sites, and individual delegates. 

    • Internet Explorer / Flash end of support notice

      • Accessing the Webstream using Internet Explorer requires Adobe Flash Player (a browser plugin).

        In late 2020 Flash will be disabled by default and users will no longer be able to access live streaming.

        Update on Adobe Flash Player End of Support

        Windows 10 users

        Windows 10 users can access the stream with the Windows 10 default browser Edge.

        Windows 7 users

        Windows 7 is no longer supported, and home users should ensure they upgrade their system.

        NHS trust/boards and other large organisations may have longer-term support for Windows 7 but will still be affected by the end of support for Flash.

        Please use an alternative browser such as:

    • Technical requirements

      Check your current browser and operating system: https://whichbrowser.net

      Live streaming uses two streaming protocols: HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) or HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS). Both protocols use the normal browser port for transmitting data, so if you can browse the internet you should be able to watch a live stream.

      Desktop/laptop browser


      Chrome


      Edge


      Firefox


      Safari
      Recommended minimum version

      65*

      16*

      60*

      10*
      Flash required

      No

      No

      No

      No

      * supports HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)

      JW Player browser support information


      Mobile device operating system (OS) support


      Android


      iOS (Apple)


      Windows (tablets)

      Recommended

      minimum version

      4.1

      8

      8.1


      Bandwidth / connection speed

      Quality setting
      		 Bit rate (kbps)
      Low 1392
      Medium
      		 1692
      High 2217
      Real-time 1692


      • Webstream player

        Once loaded the live streaming player should look like the below image.


        Webstream player

        The streaming player controls allow you to adjust volume and toggle full screen view . You may select an alternative stream (high, medium, low, or real time) at any time.

        • Troubleshooting

          • This stream will detect your connection and recommend the best setting for you. You may select an alternative stream (high, medium, low and real time) at any time.
          • If the player does not appear try a page refresh (F5)
          • If you do not have permission to install Flash or update your browser you will need to talk to your IT dept/system administrator
          • Add the following domains to your permitted sites/whitelist:
            • wowza.com
            • akamaihd.net
            • learning.rcpe.ac.uk
            • jwpcdn.com