Live Streaming on Roku utilizing DaCast

Roku live streaming can be achieved by various means. One such efficient mode of procuring Live streaming in Roku is by using DaCast technology. You can utilize the below guidelines to get to know how to set up a live ROKU channel and start streaming it live using DaCast. All you need to do is to create your own private channel on Roku and stream through it.

Few requisites for Live Streaming

• Create an Instant TV or your Own Private Channel account.
• DaCast account.
• Valid ROKU account.

Creating Private Channel

• First, log in to the instanttvchannel.
• You can create an account or use an account you already have.
• The webpage has many options for creating the channel, creating the account and many more.
• Select the Channels menu and then choose “Create New channel” option.
• You can see an information box and choose “Classic” option for the Channel Type.
• Then select the “Confirm button”.

Customizing Theme

• Choose “Theme” menu from the webpage.
• Now you can choose a Title and a Subtitle for your content.
• Try different Icons, and ensure the channel fits all screen types and allows uploading both SD and HD media content.
• For any difficulties, you can surf the “Help” window, or contact the experts regarding this.

Channel Content info

• By now, the private channel is created.
• You also complete the customizing the channel description, icons and other elements by following the instructions on Go.roku.com/hdcp page.
• Choose the content that needs to be broadcast on the private channel via your Roku streaming device.
• Select the “Content” menu on your webpage found on the left corner.
• “Right Click” on the name of the private Channel, then choose “New Video or Audio” option to add content to your private broadcast.
• Start setting parameters to your contents like 

o   Title

o   Description

o   Poster

o   Content-Length

o   Feature info like Actors and Director Information etc.

o   Even you can create and use a Password to protect your content.

Creating Package files for broadcasting

• Select “Channels “option once again then choose “Package” icon.
• Identify the package icon that has a red arrow picture on it.
• Then finally select the “Confirm Package” icon from the webpage.
• Save the file on the PC for further easy access.

 Visit Roku account via Roku device

• Log in the Roku account with your Roku credentials through your Roku streaming device.
• Choose the “Manage My Channels” option
• Then select the “Add Channel” option.
• Choose the Developer and certification info.
• After all the essential inputs are entered, upload the package file and submit the channel.
• Note the “Channel Access Code” for further channel addition procedure.

Adding the Channel to Roku

• Navigate to “My Account” menu
• Select the “Add a channel” option.
• Enter the channel access code and add the channel to your Roku streaming device.
•  A Success message will be prompted confirming the Channel Addition.

Update Roku

• Navigate to Roku device settings menu, and then choose System System Update option.
• Channel will be available to on your Home screen for further screening.