Topic Outline

  • Introduction

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    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