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How to use YouTube Live Widget
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How to use YouTube Live Widget
Show an embeddable YouTube live broadcast on a SignMitra slide.
Overview
Show an embeddable YouTube live broadcast on a SignMitra slide.
Before you begin
Keep the public YouTube live URL ready and confirm the broadcast allows embedding.
Good to know
- Preview before publishing, especially when the screen orientation changes.
- A stable connection is required for live data; previously synced playlist content remains available according to player cache rules.
- Do not close the dashboard until a save action confirms success.
Publishing
After saving the app, add its slide to a playlist and publish that playlist to the required screen. Use Preview to confirm the layout before sending it to a live display.
Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Add the widget
Open the app or editor and add YouTube Live to the slide.
Step 2: Paste the broadcast URL
Enter the valid public YouTube live video URL.
Step 3: Set playback
Choose mute, fit, autoplay and any live-edge behavior.
Step 4: Preview availability
Confirm the broadcast is live and embeddable.
Step 5: Check screen fit
Resize the widget or use it full-screen without covering player controls.
Step 6: Save and publish
Save the slide and publish it to the target screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does YouTube say playback is unavailable?
The broadcast may be private, offline, restricted or have embedding disabled.
Can sound autoplay?
Device players can follow configured sound settings; browser previews may be muted by autoplay policy.
What happens when the live event ends?
YouTube may show the completed recording or an unavailable state depending on the broadcaster settings.