Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. According to the Video Streaming Latency Report, 45% of broadcasters use HLS, compared with 33% for RTMP and only 7% for MPEG-DASH, making HLS the most up-to-date and widely used media streaming protocol.

You mainly need two software solutions: an HLS encoder and a powerful video hosting platform whose software supports the protocol and the related functionality.

Yes, Vodlix supports both RTMP and HLS feeds for live streaming and uses adaptive bitrate technology to adjust quality to each user's bandwidth. Its video player embeds the feed and plays it back seamlessly across platforms, browsers, and devices.

HVOD combines traditional linear television broadcasting with on-demand streaming, giving viewers scheduled live programming alongside an extensive on-demand content library.

Standard VOD only offers content whenever the viewer requests it, while HVOD adds scheduled programming and live broadcasts similar to TV channels on top of an on-demand library.

Scheduled programming, a deep on-demand library, personalized recommendations, multi-device access, and flexible monetization options such as subscriptions, pay-per-view, and advertising.

They can combine subscription-based revenue, transactional pay-per-view purchases, and advertising-supported models, giving content creators and distributors multiple revenue streams.

Viewers get the flexibility to watch on their own schedule, access to diverse content from movies to live events, and a personalized experience across all their devices.

Yes. HVOD platforms offer scheduled live broadcasts of events, shows, and curated playlists, much like traditional TV channels.

HVOD platforms use algorithms and user data, such as viewing history and behavior, to recommend content tailored to each individual viewer.

HVOD services are accessible on smart TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets, so users can watch content anytime, anywhere.

As streaming dominates the media landscape, HVOD's blend of scheduled programming and on-demand flexibility is expected to play a significant role in shaping how audiences consume content.

Platforms like Vodlix provide HVOD-ready features, including scheduled programming, personalized recommendations, multi-device delivery, and flexible monetization, along with infrastructure that scales with your audience.

IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. It delivers TV channels and on-demand content over the internet instead of traditional cable or satellite connections.

Middleware organizes the content library, authenticates users, processes billing, generates the program guide, ensures device compatibility, and lets providers brand the experience.

It processes subscription payments, generates invoices, and manages renewals so users experience uninterrupted service and can easily subscribe, renew, or cancel.

The EPG, or Electronic Program Guide, is the TV-guide-style listing for IPTV. Middleware generates and maintains it with up-to-date program schedules, descriptions, and channel listings.

It manages user accounts, passwords, and access levels so only authorized users can view content, often combined with encryption to protect user data.

Yes. Middleware lets providers customize the user interface and branding so the service reflects their own brand identity.

Middleware ensures compatibility with smart TVs, set-top boxes, computers, and mobile devices, optimizing content delivery for each device's capabilities.