Introduction

Welcome to the Android Interactive Live Streaming (ILS). Build real-time, low-latency experiences where hosts and audiences connect, interact, and engage seamlessly using VideoSDK.

Architecture Overview

Architecture at a Glance — Hosts join with SEND_AND_RECV permissions to broadcast and collaborate, while audiences connect with RECV_ONLY access to enjoy the stream without publishing their own media.

Streaming Modes

Interactive Live Streaming (ILS): Low-latency, two-way sessions where hosts and promoted guests publish audio/video, manage roles, and drive rich audience participation.

HTTP Live Streaming (HLS): Broadcast delivery tuned for massive audiences with receiver-only playback and CDN scaling, perfect for town halls and one-to-many events.

Interactive Live Streaming Quick Start

Follow the Kotlin starter to enable backstage control, co-hosting, and moderated audiences.

HTTP Live Streaming Quick Start

Configure VideoSDK's HLS pipeline to broadcast at scale with Android playback clients.

Use the guide below to explore the modular capabilities that help you design each part of this flow.

Key Features

Stage Orchestration

Design host layouts, backstage flows, and speaker transitions for Android.

Audience Moderation

Promote, demote, or remove viewers to keep events high-signal.

Advanced Device Control

Switch cameras, microphones, and enable screen sharing across devices.

Engagement Tools

Use chat, reactions, and interactive overlays to keep audiences active.

Real-time Analytics

Inspect quality metrics and attendance trends from the analytics toolkit.

Recording & Compliance

Capture sessions, generate compliance archives, and automate storage.

Geo & Network Policies

Enforce geographic availability and corporate proxy requirements.

Relay & Syndication

Switch Live Stream

Sample Projects

Android ILS Starter

Clone the Kotlin sample to explore host, speaker, and viewer flows.

Android HLS Broadcast

Scale to massive audiences with the dedicated HLS broadcast sample.

Quick Start Paths

Install the SDK

Configure Gradle, permissions, and VideoSDK dependencies for Android.

Configure Tokens

Issue secure access tokens before onboarding real users.

Launch the ILS Sample

Run the Android ILS starter to validate host workflows on device and emulator.

Broadcast with HLS

Verify large-audience playback using the Android HLS sample.

Review Best Practices

Follow platform guidance for performance, permissions, and user experience.

Supported Devices

Confirm OS, architecture, and hardware requirements before launch.