Overview

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 Monitoring page, showing the status of both your input (incoming video feed) and destinations (platforms receiving your stream).

How to Read Bitrate Indicators

Bitrate monitors use a consistent visual system to show stream health:

Warning icon (gray): No stream is being received. This indicates the input source isn't connected or destinations aren't receiving data.

Green indicator with KBS value: Stream is being received. The number shows the current data rate in kilobits per second. This confirms your video feed is actively transmitting.

Accessing Bitrate Monitors

From the Matches section:

1. Expand the match you want to monitor

2. Click the three-dot Actions menu next to the stream

3. Select "View" to open the Stream Monitoring page

The Stream Monitoring page displays:

* Input bitrate indicator on the left side showing your incoming video feed status

* Destination bitrate indicators on the right side showing status for each platform

Interpreting Input Bitrate

The input bitrate monitor shows whether LIGR is receiving video from your camera or streaming software.

Warning icon: Your streaming software or camera isn't sending video to LIGR. Check that:

* The stream is started in LIGR

* Your streaming software (vMix, OBS, etc.) is using the correct ingest details

* Your camera or encoder is connected and configured

Green with KBS value: LIGR is successfully receiving your video feed. The KBS value shows the current data rate being received.

Interpreting Destination Bitrate

Each destination (YouTube, custom RTMP endpoint, etc.) has its own bitrate indicator showing delivery status.

Warning icon: The destination isn't receiving your stream. This could indicate connection issues or incorrect destination credentials.

Yellow indicator: LIGR is attempting to connect to the destination. This is normal during startup.

Green with KBS value: The destination is successfully receiving your stream. The KBS value shows the current data rate being delivered.

Red indicator: 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.

Using Bitrate Data to Identify Issues

Bitrate monitors help diagnose connection and quality problems:

Drops below recommended levels: 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.

Input shows warning but stream is started: Verify your streaming software is using the correct RTMP URL and stream key (or SRT link) from the input details. Confirm your camera or encoder is connected and active.

Destination shows warning after stream starts: Check destination credentials are correct. Verify the RTMP URL and stream key match what the platform expects.

Destination is red but platform not receiving: When the destination indicator shows red, LIGR is successfully connected. Check platform-specific settings like stream key selection, event configuration, and visibility settings on YouTube or Facebook.