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Series Live (Beta)

Updated: 2026-08-28 00:36:09

1. What is Series Live?

1.1 Feature Overview

  • Series Live is a capability that allows presetting and managing multiple live sessions under the same live channel.
  • Operators can plan a schedule for multiple live sessions in advance under a single live topic.
  • Viewers only need a unified link to view upcoming live sessions or replay past sessions.
  • Series Live supports managing sessions by chapters, suitable for organizing live content by course structure, activity phases, or content units.

2. Use Cases

  • Multi-session courses with fixed schedules.
  • Small classes, training sessions, periodic activities.
  • Scenarios requiring advance course schedule planning.
  • Scenarios where each session is managed independently with clear replays.

2. Operation Guide

2.1 Operator Side - Admin Console

2.1.1 Creating a Channel

  • Location: Admin Console - Live List - Series Live
  • Settings configured during channel creation will apply to all sessions.

2.1.2 Managing Chapters

Series Live supports managing sessions by chapters, suitable for organizing live content by course structure, activity phases, or content units.

2.1.2.1 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Chapters

Supports creating, editing, deleting, and reordering chapters. Chapters are displayed on the viewing page, allowing viewers to view sessions by chapter.

The chapter order affects the display order of sessions on the viewing page. After adjusting the chapter order, the viewing page will display sessions according to the new chapter order.

2.1.2.2 Batch Modify Chapter Assignment

After selecting multiple sessions in the session list, click [Set Chapter] to batch move the selected sessions to a specified chapter.

2.1.3 Adding Sessions

After creating a new series live channel, go to [Channel Info] and click [Add Session].

2.1.4 Editing Sessions

Feature
 Description
Select Live Mode 1. Supports selecting Live/Simulated Live
2. Cannot be modified after session creation
Session Name 1. Required, max 150 characters
2. Defaults to channel name, editable
Start Time 1. Required
2. Note: For "Simulated Live", the set start and end times are the actual broadcast times; the live stream will start automatically at the preset time.
3. Start time setting: Must be later than the current time.
4. The time interval between sessions must be greater than 15 minutes, and sessions cannot overlap in time.
Assigned Chapter Supports selecting the chapter for the session; sessions not assigned to a chapter can select [No Chapter]
Cover Image 1. Supports using the default cover or a custom session cover.
2. The cover will be used for the session's viewing page.
Add Video (Simulated Live only) 1. [Add Video] is only displayed when [Live Mode - Simulated Live] is selected.
2. If only the Media Library is enabled, clicking [Add Video] opens the Media Library directly; if only VOD is enabled, clicking opens VOD directly; if both are enabled, you can choose [Add from Media Library] or [Add from VOD].
3. After selecting a video, you can click [Delete] to remove it and reselect.
4. A Simulated Live session cannot be saved without selecting a video; the page prompts "Please select a video".
Playback Mode (Simulated Live only) 1. Supports Single Play and Loop Play.
2. Single Play: The video plays only once.
(1) If the video duration is shorter than the live duration, the session ends when playback finishes.
(2) If the video duration is longer than the live duration, the video is truncated when the session ends.
3. Loop Play
(1) Note: Only available when the video duration is shorter than the live duration.
(2) The video will repeat during the live broadcast period until the session ends.

When both Media Library and VOD are enabled, click [Add Video] to select the video source:

2.1.5 Managing Sessions

  • Location: Admin Console - Channel - Live Room Info - Session List

List Field
 Description
Time 1. Displays the preset start time and duration set during session creation.
2. After the live stream starts/ends, hover over the preset time to view the "actual start/end time and live duration".
Live Mode 1. Displays the session's live mode, including Live and Simulated Live.
2. Can be filtered using the filter options above the list to view all Live or all Simulated Live sessions.
Assigned Chapter 1. Displays the session's assigned chapter; sessions not assigned to a chapter show as "No Chapter Set".
2. The chapter assignment for a single session can be modified via the edit entry in the [Assigned Chapter] column.
Session Info 1. Displays session cover, session name, session ID, session status.
2. Session Status Description
(1) Not Started: Live - Presenter has not started; Simulated Live - Has not reached the preset start time.
(2) Live: Live - Presenter has started; Simulated Live - Has reached the preset start time.
(3) Ended: Live - Presenter has stopped; Simulated Live - Video has finished playing or has reached the preset end time.
(4) Replaying: Channel replay is enabled; Simulated Live/Live sessions become "Replaying" after the live stream ends.
(5) Expired: Simulated Live/Live was not successfully initiated within 30 minutes after the preset end time.
Video (Simulated Live only) 1. Displays a preview of the video uploaded for the Simulated Live session.
Actions Column 1. Supports Edit, Start Live, Share, Delete, End.
(1) Edit: Only "Not Started" sessions can be edited.
(2) View: "Live", "Ended", "Replaying", "Expired" sessions support viewing session info.
(3) Start Live: Only "Not Started" and "Live" sessions support obtaining the start link (a session can only be started once).
(4) Share: Obtain the session's viewing link.
(5) Delete: "Not Started", "Ended", "Replaying", "Expired" sessions support deletion.
(6) End (Simulated Live only): Only "Live" Simulated Live sessions support ending the live stream from the admin console.
Deleting Sessions

Click [Delete] in the [Actions] column for the corresponding session. Before deletion, you must enter "Confirm Delete" in the confirmation dialog.

After deletion:

  • The session will be removed from the admin session list and the viewing page, and cannot be recovered.
  • Data generated by the session (views, interactions, registrations, etc.) can still be queried and will continue to count towards the series live cumulative statistics.
  • Other sessions and their data are unaffected.

2.2 Presenter Side - Web Broadcast

  • Broadcast links are divided into: Channel Broadcast Link, Session Broadcast Link.
Channel Broadcast Link
 Session Broadcast Link
1. Presenters can use this link to select a session and start broadcasting.
2. Location 1: Admin Console - Live List
(1) List View

(2) Card View

3. Location 2: Admin Console - Live Room Info
 1. Presenters will directly enter the corresponding session via this link.

2.2.2 Presenter Starting a Broadcast

  • Presenters can enter the broadcast page via the Channel Broadcast Link or Session Broadcast Link.
  • When entering via the Channel Broadcast Link, they can filter sessions by chapter and switch to the corresponding session to start broadcasting.
  • If no chapters are configured, the session switching display on the presenter side will follow the original method.
Entering via Channel Broadcast Link
 Entering via Session Broadcast Link
1. Select a session to start broadcasting.
(1) Supports searching by session name.
(2) Supports sorting by start time descending/ascending.
 1. Directly enters the session broadcast page.

2.3 Assistant Side - New Assistant Page

2.3.1 Obtaining the Assistant Page Login Link

  • Assistants can enter the assistant page via the Channel Assistant Page Link or Session Assistant Page Link.
Channel Assistant Page Link
 Session Assistant Page Link
1. Assistants can use this link to select a session and manage it.
2. Location 1: Live Room Info - Start Live - Assistant Backend Link

3. Location 2: Role Settings - Assistant - Assistant Login Link

4. Location 3: Role Settings - Assistant - Copy Info
 1. Assistants will directly enter the corresponding session via this link.
2. Location: Live Room Info - Session List - Start Live - Assistant

2.3.2 Logging into the New Assistant Page

  • When entering via the Channel Assistant Page Link, they can filter sessions by chapter and switch to the corresponding session for management.
  • If no chapters are configured, the session switching display on the assistant side will follow the original method.
Entering via Channel Assistant Page Link
 Entering via Session Assistant Page Link
1. Select a session to enter the assistant page.
(1) Supports searching by session name.
(2) Supports filtering by session status.
(3) Supports sorting by start time descending/ascending.
 1. Assistants will directly enter the corresponding session via this link.

2.4 Viewer Side - Viewing Page

2.4.1 Obtaining the Viewing Page Link

  • Viewers can enter the viewing page via the Channel Viewing Page Link or Session Viewing Page Link.
Channel Viewing Page Link
 Session Viewing Page Link
1. Viewers can use this link to select a session and watch the live stream.
2. Location 1: Admin Console - Live List
(1) List View

(2) Card View

3. Location 2: Admin Console - Live Room Info
 1. Viewers will directly enter the corresponding session via this link.

2.4.2 Viewers Watching the Live Stream

Entering via Channel Viewing Page Link
 Entering via Session Viewing Page Link
1. Select a session to watch the live stream.
 1. Directly enters the viewing page for the corresponding session.

2.4.3 Viewing Sessions by Chapter

The viewing page supports filtering sessions by chapter. Viewers can select [All Chapters] or a specific chapter to view corresponding sessions. Chapter filtering can be combined with live status filtering.

If no chapters are configured, the chapter filter is not displayed on the viewing page.

2.5 Operator Side - Viewing Live Data

  • Supports operators viewing channel data and session data.

  • Interaction and data isolation between sessions

In Series Live, the following features are isolated at the session level for interaction operations and data statistics: This means operations performed and data generated in Session A will not interfere with the normal operation of Session B, ensuring the operational independence of each live session. Currently supported isolated features include:

  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Check-in"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Announcement"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Timer"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Card Push"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Quiz Card"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End - "Lottery"
  • Assistant Page & Broadcast End & Viewing End - "Tips", "Comments", "Questions", "Q&A"

Note: Features not listed here currently use the channel's general configuration. It is recommended to test on a small scale before use. Continuously iterating.

3. API Support

4. FAQ

Q: From which locations can videos be selected for a Simulated Live session?

A: The video source depends on the capabilities enabled for the account. If only the Media Library or VOD is enabled, clicking [Add Video] directly opens the corresponding video selection page. If both capabilities are enabled, you can choose [Add from Media Library] or [Add from VOD].

Q: Will the data generated after deleting a Series Live session be deleted?

A: No. The session will be removed from the admin session list and the viewing page, but the generated data (views, interactions, registrations, etc.) can still be queried and will continue to count towards the series live cumulative statistics.

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