Tutorial · Screens and broadcasting

Configure an external live source

Prepare a video or radio link for the correct place of worship and distinguish connection, starting and scheduling.

5 minVerified on 22 Sept 2026Leaders and office staff, VolunteersAvailable
1Step 1 of 4 · 1 min

Identify the place of worship

Open Live from Screens. If several places appear, use Manage on the correct row. On the source page, check the selected place again before changing the link.

Fig. 1Each row represents a separate livestream.
2Step 2 of 4 · 1 min

Choose the video or audio card

Open External source. Video source and Audio source (radio) are separate links. If a card already contains an address, Change source opens the replacement field.

For radio, use the direct audio stream rather than the player page, artwork or station API.

Fig. 2The video card contains an already configured source.
3Step 3 of 4 · 2 min

Enter and verify the link

Paste the address into the matching card and select Verify. Source connected confirms saving; check that the displayed link is the intended one. Replacing an existing connection does not use an additional screen slot.

Fig. 3The replacement video address is prepared; Verify has not been selected.
4Step 4 of 4 · 1 min

Check when it will be visible

Connecting does not replace starting the external service. Use Go on air now for manual activation or Follow the Mass schedule for configured time windows. Check the result in the faithful view.

End the live stream stops manual activation; a scheduled source ends with its configured window. External recordings remain with the broadcasting service.

What you have achieved

  • You selected the correct place and source type.
  • You checked the saved link and activation mode.

Troubleshooting

The service is recognised but the video does not play

Recognising the link does not certify playback. Check that the external broadcast is active, public and allows embedding.