Live Stream API release notes

This page documents production updates to Live Stream API. Check this page for announcements about new or updated features, bug fixes, known issues, and deprecated functionality.

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November 18, 2024

You can now create a DVR session for a past, current, or future live stream.

November 08, 2024

The Live Stream API is now available in asia-south1 and europe-north1. For more information, see Live Stream API locations.

August 16, 2024

You can now create static overlays and position them on top of a live stream.

May 29, 2024

July 31, 2023

Slates are now supported. Slates are video or image content that can replace the main live stream content whenever you want (for example, if you are experiencing technical issues on the input stream).

June 20, 2023

You can now use VPC Service Controls to secure your live streams.

February 21, 2023

Added content encryption support

Added new channel events: mute, unmute, return to program, and switch input

Added the timecode feature which supports synchronizing media workflows with live stream content

June 13, 2022

Live Stream API is now in GA.

Pricing is now regional. See Locations for available regions.