Streaming audio and video over the internet has become essential for everything from live sports and gaming to virtual meetings and IoT applications. But not all streaming technologies are created equal. Two of the most widely used protocols – WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) and RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) – offer distinct advantages depending on your […]
Category Archives: Protocols
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Feb
Feb
When it comes to real-time communication in smart devices, developers often weigh the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol and WebSocket against each other. Both technologies allow fast, two-way data exchange, but they serve different purposes. Here’s everything you need to know about WebRTC vs. WebSocket in IoT. What is WebRTC? WebRTC is a technology that […]
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Dec
Dec
Around the world, 127 new devices are connected to the Internet every second. That translates to 329 million new devices hooked up to the Internet of Things (IoT) every month. The IoT landscape is expanding by the day, and, consequently, novel ways of running an IoT network are also evolving. An emerging area of interest […]
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Nov
Nov
In the IoT world, security is one of the biggest challenges. When you’re connecting multiple devices together over a network, various doors are left ajar to security threats, along with an increase in the number of doors themselves that open to the involved data transmissions. However, data transmissions are an integral part of IoT, because […]
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Nov
Nov
Not all streaming protocols are created equal. Some protocols are better than others at facilitating high quality communication between devices over a network. The ability of a network to transmit data between devices at the highest standard is known as quality of service (QoS). The internet, by design, does not have built-in QoS, meaning all […]
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Nov
Nov
The Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol is a well-known method for streaming video and other data to and from IoT devices like smart video cameras. However, there are certain challenges inherent in using WebRTC. One of the biggest is that occasionally it can be difficult for devices to establish a line of communication, particularly if […]
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Aug
Aug
As video streaming has become a top use case for the Internet of Things (IoT), the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol has become increasingly popular. WebRTC is a versatile streaming protocol widely recognized for its application in fast and reliable audio and video transmission. But while you’ve probably heard WebRTC mentioned in the context of […]
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Jul
Jul
When streaming video between IoT devices, selecting the most suitable video streaming protocol is crucial. Broadly speaking, video streaming protocols are different sets of rules and standards that dictate how video data is transmitted over the internet. Essentially, video streaming protocols dictate how to segment video content into small, manageable chunks of data. These chunks […]
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Jul
Jul
As smart video surveillance has grown, so has reliance on real-time video streaming protocols in IoT like the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol. In the world of WebRTC, the terms ICE, STUN, and TURN often come up. These are protocols that ensure seamless and secure connections between devices to share data and transmit video. If […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’re searching for surveillance cameras to buy right now for your IoT security system, you may have noticed some indecipherable acronyms in the descriptions. The most common you might see would likely be Open Network Video Interface Forum standard, or ONVIF. Another might be Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). Both RTSP and ONVIF are extremely […]