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September 01, 2025
You can now distribute live stream content to remote endpoints by using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol or the Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP).
You can now create AI-generated captions and translated captions for a live stream.
Added support for UHD (4K) inputs and outputs.
You can now preview your input streams with ultra-low latency, which allows you to take corrective actions and maintain high-quality viewing experience for your viewers.
You can now generate Web Video Text Tracks format (WebVTT) subtitles from cea608 or cea708 embedded captions in the input 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.
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).
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 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.