Bringing Zoom's end-to-end optimizations to WebRTC
LiveKit 1.0 is an open-source WebRTC stack that aims to provide end-to-end optimizations for video conferencing software. It includes adaptive stream, a subscriber-side feature that automatically adjusts the resolution and frame rate of video elements based on their size and visibility. Additionally, it offers dynamic broadcast, a publisher-side feature that conserves upstream bandwidth by monitoring how subscribers consume a publisher's video and adjusting upload characteristics accordingly. LiveKit also provides congestion control through its StreamAllocator controller, which determines the available bandwidth and decides how to forward data to a subscriber efficiently. These features work together seamlessly to ensure high-quality video and audio in large meetings with minimal scaling concerns.
Company
LiveKit
Date published
May 18, 2022
Author(s)
David Zhao, Russ d'Sa
Word count
1391
Language
English
Hacker News points
6