Streaming to a media player or smart TV
Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus, Pearl Nano
Your device can use SAP to stream to set-top boxes, digital signs, smart TVs and other digital media players.
The following table gives an overview of how this works.
| Publishing Options | Use this option to... |
|---|---|
| SAP | SAP (session announcement protocol) is a protocol for broadcasting multicast session information. You can enable SAP and stream over a local network when MPEG-TS multicast streaming is configured. Media players can see the announcement or can use the multicast SDP file (session description file) directly. |
To stream video outside of your LAN, use a CDN or configure port forwarding on your router. Refer to your Network Administrator. Network configuration is beyond the scope of this guide.