Introduction

Welcome to the React Native 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

Spin up a React Native ILS experience with backstage flows and moderated audience participation.

HTTP Live Streaming Quick Start

Deliver large-scale broadcasts by following the React Native HLS configuration guide.

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

Key Features

Stage Management

Control who’s on screen, switch layouts, and coordinate presenters on mobile.

Audience Controls

Promote viewers to speakers, manage roles, and moderate large audiences.

Device Flexibility

Give hosts fine-grained access to microphones, cameras, and screen sharing.

Interactive Layers

Chat, reactions, polls, and raise-hand experiences built for handheld devices.

Real-time Analytics

Inspect quality metrics and attendee behaviour with the analytics suite.

Recording & Archives

Record meetings, generate highlights, and automate storage rules.

Geo & Network Controls

Respect geographic restrictions and enterprise proxy requirements.

Relay & Multistream

Stream to secondary rooms or endpoints using relay media options.

Sample Projects

React Native ILS Starter

Jump into a host & audience mobile app powered by VideoSDK's React Native SDK.

React Native HLS Broadcast

Use this repo to stream to large audiences while viewers watch via HLS.

Quick Start Paths

Install the SDK

Configure the Android, iOS, and Expo packages required for VideoSDK meetings.

Configure Tokens

Implement secure token issuance before enabling production traffic.

Launch the ILS Sample

Clone the React Native ILS starter to validate host and viewer journeys.

Broadcast with HLS

Test the HLS sample to ensure your viewers receive reliable playback.

Review Best Practices

Follow mobile-specific guidelines for UX, resource usage, and error handling.

Track Updates

Stay informed of new features and breaking changes in the release notes.