LiveSmart Server Video is a server based application with video, audio, recording, screen sharing and file transfer face-to-face communication channels and integrated chat for theoretically unlimited attendees.
The product does not require any additional installations or third party logins and accounts.
You can set a highly customizable video conferencing tool with tons of features.
LiveSmart Server Video is the long waited server side version of the top-rated LiveSmart Video Chat product.
Check this article for detailed description of used technologies and features comparison between the two products.
Latest features
– Speech to text: While an attendee is speaking, you can receive the speech stranscoded in text;
– Translation: Translate both speech and chat. Demo is available here;
– Text to speech: Text from chat or translated messages can be transribed into voice messages.
LiveSmart Server Video is perfect for:
Features
| Feature | Demo and usage |
|---|---|
| Live video | Demo with screen sharing, recording, file sharing, user management, whiteboard, YouTube channel streaming and file transfer |
| Online scheduling | Health-care solution. Schedule meetings on definite timeframe. Meeting is automatically stopped at the end and there is a timer showing the remaining time. |
| Online lessons | Broadcasting demo. Ideal for online classes. The tutor is with his camera and microphone on, while attendees are muted. They can raise a hand to request permission. |
| Speech recognition | Speech is transformed into text messages for the other party. |
| Text to speech | Type in your chat and your attendee will receive voice messages. This functionality can be combined with translation module. |
| Speech to text & translation | Translation demo. Speech to text and translation. It requires Google API key and is available for Chrome. Chat messages are also translated. |
| Private rooms | You can setup a private room by defining a password for it. |
| ScreenShare, File share | Share your entire screen to present document or slides. Send files to all your participants. |
| Whiteboard | Collaborative whiteboard to help online teaching and presenters. |
| Chat | Interactive chat with Emoji picker |
| Stream YouTube video | Start the demo, open Settings, fill in YouTube URL and the video will start streaming. |
| Switch camera | Switch between front and back camera of your mobile. |
| Localization | For more information about how to do the localization of LiveSmart, visit this guide. |
Check the User Guide section for a detailed description of all the features.
Supported browsers and OS
LiveSmart Server Video is supported on all major browsers:
– Desktop PC. Microsoft Edge 12+, Google Chrome 28+, Mozilla Firefox 22+, Safari 11+, Opera 18+, Vivaldi 1.9+, IE 11 (Needs installation of Temasys plugin. You will be guided through the installation process)
– Android. Google Chrome 28+ (enabled by default since 29), Mozilla Firefox 24+, Opera Mobile 12+
– Chrome OS.
– Firefox OS.
– Mobile Safari at least iOS 11 and Mac Safari.
Requirements
– HTTPS (SSL certificate) and root access needed (usually shared hosting do not offer this service, so you need VPS or dedicated server);
– For server side scripts: at least Node 12.x;
– You need port 9002 to be opened. You can change the port from your configuration file;
– Some basic skills of system administration.
Possible Usages
– Set an online/offline contact button on your site and track and contact your visitors;
– Set a private room and share it with your contacts in order to establish a direct video call with screen sharing, file transfer, whiteboard collaborative tool and recording;
– Switch between front and back camera of your mobile to make an outstanding demo for your customers;
– Use only chat for support and fun;
Industries
– Educational, online lessons, tutorials, video streaming
– Health-care consultations
– Support, online sales, video consultations, real estate and car resellers
– Social media
– Real time streaming and where ever peer to peer video is needed
– different type of shows, live performances and events.
Installation Guide, FAQ and Demos
Installation Guide
User Guide
Live Demo
Meeting Scheduling Demo (health-care consultation)
Broadcasting Demo (online lessons, live streaming)
Speech to text and translation
Dashboard demo, login with demo/demo
Changelogs
v1.0.3 - Mar 18, 2022 - Speech to text, text to speech and translation facilities; - Voice commands; - Feature request - allow only room from the list to be accessed; - UI changes and minor fixes; v1.0.2 - Feb 27, 2022 - Users and chat history added. Room can be locked for users; - Room adminssion facility; - API for join and start meeting; - UI changes and fixes; - Attendees can do private chat from video panel and host can mute attendees; - New tab in preferences for changing video aspect ratio. v1.0.1 - Feb 3, 2022 - Initial release of LieSmart Server Video;
