Enveu Media & OTT Glossary
A practical knowledge base for OTT platforms, streaming tech, monetization, playback, analytics, DRM, FAST, and media operations. Use A–Z to browse or search to jump to a term.
A practical knowledge base for OTT platforms, streaming tech, monetization, playback, analytics, DRM, FAST, and media operations. Use A–Z to browse or search to jump to a term.
Low latency streaming reduces the delay between live video capture and playback.
Low Latency Streaming is a video delivery approach designed to minimize the delay between when a live video is captured and when it appears on a viewer’s screen. Unlike traditional live streaming, which can have delays of 20–60 seconds, low latency streaming aims to reduce this gap to just a few seconds or less.
Latency directly impacts how “live” an experience feels. In use cases like live sports, news, auctions, betting, interactive shows, and live chats, even a few seconds of delay can break engagement. Lower latency improves real-time interaction, synchronization across devices, and overall viewer trust in the platform.
Low latency is achieved by optimizing multiple stages of the streaming pipeline, including faster encoding, shorter video segments, optimized playlists, and reduced player buffering. Technologies such as Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS), Low-Latency DASH (LL-DASH), and tuned CDN delivery are commonly used to reduce end-to-end delay while maintaining playback stability.
Low latency streaming is commonly used in live sports apps, FAST channels, interactive live events, betting platforms, and social live experiences. It is monitored through player analytics and QoE metrics such as live delay, startup time, and rebuffering rates across mobile apps, web players, and Smart TVs.