Compatible encoders
These encoders support a protocol QikStream Relay accepts. Bonding needs an encoder that supports bonded SRT.
| Encoder | Type | Protocol | Bonding |
|---|---|---|---|
| QikStream Mobile | Android app (beta) | Bonded SRT, MoQ | Yes |
| Belabox | Hardware encoder | Bonded SRT | Yes |
| IRLbox | Hardware encoder | Bonded SRT | Yes |
| Moblin | iPhone app | Bonded SRT | Yes |
| IRL Pro | Android app | Bonded SRT | Yes |
| Larix Broadcaster | Android and iPhone app | SRT | No — single connection |
| Other encoders | Apps, devices, OBS | SRT or bonded SRT | If they support bonded SRT |
The values your encoder needs
Open Streams in the QikStream dashboard. Every value below is shown there for your relay stream, ready to copy.
- 1
For bonding encoders: the bonded address
Phone apps usually take one address that contains everything.
- Bonded SRT address
- srtla://<relay host>:<port>?streamid=<your stream ID>
- 2
For single-connection encoders: the SRT address
Use this when your encoder supports SRT but not bonding. Set the connection mode to caller.
- SRT address
- srt://<relay host>:<port>?streamid=<your stream ID>
- 3
For hardware encoders: separate fields
Devices like Belabox ask for the parts one by one in their manual receiver settings.
- Host
- Relay host from the dashboard
- Port
- Bonded SRT port from the dashboard
- Stream ID
- Your publisher stream ID
- Latency
- Recommended latency from the dashboard
Setting up by type
Phone apps with bonding
Add a new stream or destination in the app, paste the bonded SRT address as its URL and make it the active stream.
Hardware encoders
In the device's web interface choose manual receiver configuration and fill in host, port, stream ID and latency as separate fields.
Single-connection apps
Add an SRT connection with the SRT address in caller mode. It works, but a drop on that one connection drops the stream.
QikStream Mobile
Sign in with your QikStream account and choose your relay stream in the app.
Keep your stream ID private
Anyone with your publisher stream ID could send video to your relay. If it leaks, rotate it in the dashboard and update your encoder.
About third-party encoders
Belabox, IRLbox, Moblin, IRL Pro and Larix are made by other vendors. Their menus change between versions, so check the encoder's own documentation for exact steps — the values above stay the same.