JWPlayer Integration with Storm Streaming Server

JWPlayer is one of the oldest and most popular video players for websites. The vast number of plugins and configuration options makes it a great choice. To properly configure JWPlayer for use with Storm Streaming Server, you must select HLS as the streaming format and provide a valid `.m3u8` stream URL.

Note: This guide assumes you are using JWPlayer 8.x or later. Make sure your license or CDN source is compatible with HLS playback.

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First, make sure to include the JWPlayer JavaScript library (either self-hosted or from a CDN):

                        
<script src="//{YOUR_CDN_URL}/jwplayer.js"></script>
                    

Then initialize the player with the following configuration:

                        
<div id="myElement"></div>
<script>
    // Replace the placeholders below with actual values
    // ${SERVER_HOST}, ${APP_NAME}, ${STREAM_KEY}
    jwplayer("myElement").setup({
        playlist: [{
            sources: [{
                default: false,
                type: "hls",
                file: "https://${SERVER_HOST}/generic_hls/${APP_NAME}/${STREAM_KEY}.m3u8", // ← your stream URL
                label: "0",
                preload: "metadata"
            }]
        }],
        primary: "html5",
        hlshtml: true
    });
</script>
                    

Main Parameters Explanation

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR)

To use the Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABR) feature, you must activate and configure the transcoding option. In Storm Streaming Server, this requires a commercial license and properly set up transcoding for the application. See our Transcoder guide for details.

Differences Between JWPlayer & Storm Library/Player

JWPlayer and our dedicated Storm Library/Player behave differently. JWPlayer does not automatically react to stream state changes (e.g., published/unpublished). Developers are responsible for implementing custom logic if needed.

Useful Links

1. JWPlayer Documentation – https://docs.jwplayer.com/platform/docs