As an alternative to RTMP, StreamRooms also offers stream input via the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol. SRT is more resilient than RTMP, especially on mobile networks of varying quality. The streamer is assigned their own password-protected SRT connection point, usable in OBS or mobile streaming apps without extra hardware.
In the SRT tab of the Stream Info panel on the dashboard, the server address and password are shown separately. Enter them in OBS under Settings: Stream: Service: Custom, or in mobile streaming apps like IRL Pro, without installing any extra app or hardware.
SRT has a mechanism that detects packets lost on the network and retransmits them automatically. This makes a big difference on mobile networks with fluctuating signal (4G/5G) and in IRL (real-life) streaming; unlike RTMP, SRT can tolerate brief network fluctuations without degrading stream quality.
Each streamer's SRT connection point is encrypted with their own randomly generated password. No device that doesn't know the password can connect; this stops third parties who guess or scan the port number from interfering with the stream line.
No. StreamRooms's SRT support is fully software-based; you can stream with SRT without buying any extra hardware, using OBS's built-in SRT support or mobile apps like IRL Pro.
Your SRT URL and password are fixed from the moment they're assigned to your account; they stay the same unless you change them.
For desktop streamers with a fixed, wired connection, RTMP is usually enough. For those streaming over mobile networks or with variable connection quality, SRT is the more resilient option.
Setup takes a few minutes and needs no extra hardware.
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