GO2RTC Integration Guide

Overview

Learn how to integrate and utilize GO2RTC with Airys for enhanced streaming capabilities. This guide covers setup, configuration, and advanced features of the GO2RTC streaming engine.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Last Updated: February 2024

Prerequisites

Airys installed and configured
Basic knowledge of streaming protocols
Understanding of network configuration
Docker environment (if using containerized setup)

Understanding GO2RTC

What is GO2RTC?

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Caption: GO2RTC architecture diagram

Key Features
- Multi-protocol support
- Low-latency streaming
- WebRTC capabilities
- Protocol conversion
Benefits
- Reduced latency
- Better compatibility
- Enhanced performance
- Flexible deployment

💡 Pro Tip: GO2RTC excels at converting various stream formats to WebRTC for optimal browser viewing.

Installation

Setup Process

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Caption: GO2RTC setup interface

Docker Installation
```
docker pull ghcr.io/airys/go2rtc:latest
```
- Pull container image
- Configure network settings
- Set up volumes
- Define environment variables
Manual Installation
- Download GO2RTC binary
- Set up configuration files
- Configure system service
- Set permissions

Configuration

Basic Setup

Server Configuration
```
api:
  listen: :8554
webrtc:
  candidates:
    - stun:stun.l.google.com:19302
```
- Define API endpoints
- Configure STUN/TURN
- Set stream defaults
- Define access rules

Stream Configuration

Adding Sources

streams:
  camera1:
    - rtsp://camera-ip:554/stream
  camera2:
    - rtsp://another-camera:554/stream

Define stream sources
Set stream options
Configure transcoding
Enable features

Advanced Features

WebRTC Options

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Caption: WebRTC configuration panel

Peer Connection
- ICE configuration
- Codec selection
- Bandwidth limits
- Connection policies
Stream Processing
- Transcoding options
- Format conversion
- Quality profiles
- Buffer settings

Security Settings

Access Control
- API authentication
- Stream authorization
- Token validation
- IP restrictions
Encryption
- SRTP configuration
- DTLS settings
- Certificate management
- Secure signaling

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Problems
- Check network connectivity
- Verify STUN/TURN
- Review firewall rules
- Test direct access
Performance Issues
- Monitor resource usage
- Check network bandwidth
- Optimize stream settings
- Review logs

Diagnostic Tools

Built-in statistics
Network analyzers
Performance monitors
Log analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why choose GO2RTC over direct RTSP?

A: GO2RTC provides lower latency, better browser compatibility, and more flexible protocol support.

Q: Can GO2RTC handle multiple stream formats?

A: Yes, it supports RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and more, converting them to WebRTC for unified delivery.

Q: How do I optimize for low-latency?

A: Configure appropriate buffer sizes, use hardware acceleration when available, and optimize network settings.

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