Bitrate monitors display the real-time data rate of your streams, measured in kilobits per second (KBS). They help you identify connection issues or quality problems during live broadcasts by showing whether your stream is being received and at what rate. You'll find bitrate indicators on the Stream Monitor, showing the status of both your input (incoming video feed) and destinations (platforms receiving your stream).

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Bitrate monitors use a consistent visual system to show stream health. A grey warning icon means no stream is being received, which indicates the input source isn't connected or destinations aren't receiving data. A green indicator with a KBS value means the stream is being received, and the number shows the current data rate in kilobits per second, confirming your video feed is actively transmitting.

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You can reach the bitrate monitors from the Matches section. First, expand the match you want to monitor, then click the three-dot Actions menu next to the stream, and finally select View to open the Stream Monitor. Each match's stream has its own Stream Monitor page, where you start, watch and control the stream.

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Once open, the Input card shows whether your incoming video feed is coming in, and the Destinations section shows the status for each platform you're sending to.

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The input bitrate monitor shows whether LIGR is receiving video from your camera or encoder. If you see a warning icon, it means your camera or encoder isn't sending video to LIGR. In that case, check the following: 1. The stream is started in LIGR with Start Stream. It takes about two and a half minutes to start up, then shows as live with how long it's been on air. 2. Your encoder is using the correct address and stream key, shown under Details on the Input card. 3. Your camera or encoder is connected and configured.

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If the indicator is green with a KBS value, LIGR is successfully receiving your video feed, and the KBS value shows the current data rate being received. Details on the Input card also shows the frame rate, resolution and region.

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Each destination (YouTube, custom RTMP endpoint, etc.) has its own bitrate indicator showing delivery status. A warning icon means the destination isn't receiving your stream, which could indicate connection issues or incorrect destination credentials. A yellow indicator means LIGR is attempting to connect to the destination, which is normal during startup. A green indicator with a KBS value means the destination is successfully receiving your stream, with the KBS value showing the current data rate being delivered.

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A red indicator means LIGR has successfully connected and is streaming to the destination. When the destination indicator is red, troubleshooting should focus on the destination platform (YouTube receiving settings, correct event selection, visibility settings) rather than LIGR configuration.

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Use Select destinations to choose where the stream goes, then switch a destination on to send to it, or use Start all and Stop all. Stopping the stream stops its destinations too.

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Bitrate monitors help diagnose connection and quality problems. If you see the KBS value dropping significantly or fluctuating, this indicates bandwidth issues; check your internet upload speed and consider reducing stream quality settings if bandwidth is limited.

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If the input shows a warning but the stream is started, verify your encoder is using the correct RTMP address and stream key (or SRT link) from Details on the Input card, and confirm your camera or encoder is connected and active.

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If a destination shows a warning after the stream starts, check that the destination credentials are correct and verify the RTMP URL and stream key match what the platform expects.

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If a destination is red but the platform isn't receiving anything, remember that a red indicator means LIGR is successfully connected. In this case, check platform-specific settings like stream key selection, event configuration, and visibility settings on YouTube or Facebook.

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To see when problems occurred, use the timeline along the bottom of the Stream Monitor. It shows when the stream and the input were live, so you can spot when the input dropped out during a broadcast.

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• Watch bitrate monitors regularly during broadcasts for early warning of connection issues.

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• Green indicators with stable KBS values mean everything is working correctly.

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• Check the timeline on the Stream Monitor if you experience quality issues to see when the input dropped out.

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• Many issues stem from connection quality rather than LIGR configuration. Bitrate monitors help identify which component is failing.

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