Live streaming from specialized live cameras and drones using RTMP to Amazon IVS
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This article explains how to enable RTMP (insecure) video ingest in Amazon IVS for specialized cameras and drones that don't support RTMPS.
- Amazon IVS now supports RTMP ingest alongside the default RTMPS protocol
- RTMPS uses TLS/SSL encryption and is preferred over unencrypted RTMP
- Enable RTMP ingest via AWS Console custom configuration or API insecureIngest field
- Layer additional security measures: two-factor auth, tokenization, geo/IP restrictions
- RTMPS remains recommended for production streaming workflows
The feature enables streaming from devices lacking RTMPS support while emphasizing the importance of layered security protections for video platforms.
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