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dikum's avatar
dikum
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7 years ago

LiveFeed URL Not Working

Hi,
I can't seem to get my Roku channel working properly. It keeps returning this error "Required Video URL is Unreachable". This URL plays properly when pasted in a browser. It's a URL to a livefeed in Vimeo.
Please help, I seem stuck.

9 Replies

  • Are you grabbing the correct URL?

    It's not just the vimeo.com/video/3123464789  or whatever. You'll need to click on Settings > Distribution > Video File Links and grab the HTTP Live Streaming link. I've never done Vimeo Live tho, but just making sure your on that track, I belive it should have a .m3u8 in it.
    • JohnLocke1's avatar
      JohnLocke1
      Channel Surfer

      Can you give a complete json example of the liveFeed code?




       

      • sattun's avatar
        sattun
        Roku Guru

        Hi,

        Here is a sample JSON with liveFeeds:

        {
            "providerName": "OTTfeed.com"
            , "lastUpdated": "2021-01-22T21:01:43+00:00"
            , "language": "en-US"
            , "liveFeeds": [{
                "id": "GCUGbgJZalE6XOuIzJVV"
                , "title": "OTTfeed"
                , "content": {
                    "dateAdded": "2021-01-23T17:20:46+00:00"
                    , "videos": [{
                        "url": "https://playlist.ottfeed.com/live/master.m3u8?channel=GCUGbgJZalE6XOuIzJVV"
                        , "quality": "FHD"
                        , "videoType": "HLS"
                    }]
                    , "language": "en-US"
                }
                , "thumbnail": "https://ottfeed.com/GCUGbgJZalE6XOuIzJVV/OTTfeed-live-image.png"
                , "shortDescription": "All-in-one feed management system for Roku Direct Publisher, Roku Channel and custom OTT apps"
                , "longDescription": "OTTfeed: All-in-one feed management system for Roku Direct Publisher, Roku Channel and custom OTT apps. All Content Types, Management Tools & Advanced workflows. For more info go to https://OTTfeed.com"
                , "tags": ["ottfeed", "live"]
                , "rating": {
                    "rating": "UNRATED"
                    , "ratingSource": "USA_PR"
                }
                , "genres": ["technology"]
            }]
            , "categories": [{
                "name": "Latest"
                , "order": "most_recent"
                , "query": "live OR ottfeed"
            }]
        }

        Download the file: https://ottfeed.com/GCUGbgJZalE6XOuIzJVV/OTTfeed-RDP-liveFeed.json

  • I have been waiting for my new json URL feed to be ingested for over 24 hours. Never had to wait this long. 
  • Hey all. I'm having the exact same problem with the exact same error message. The only thing blocking me from publishing my channel is my Feed status.

    What is the fix here?
  • I haven't worked with Vimeo Live in a few months, but last I checked it was impossible to use any other player as it didn't offer the HLS links.  They probably require you to go with Vimeo OTT in order to use it.
  • I got to use Livestream.com. I got the the URL for the livestream by using this link

    /viewing_info
    The error is gone and the channel has been successfully published.
    Thanks guys!
  • podworx's avatar
    podworx
    Streaming Star

    Vimeo's Live Stream package doesn't support an HLS feed *while the feed is live*.  To get that, you must have access to their API which is part of their Enterprise offering.