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).

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[SCREENSHOT: the Stream Monitoring page showing the input bitrate indicator on the left and destination bitrate indicators on the right]

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Bitrate monitors use a consistent visual system to show stream health. A gray 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 Monitoring page.

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Once open, the Stream Monitoring page displays an input bitrate indicator on the left side showing your incoming video feed status, and destination bitrate indicators on the right side showing the status for each platform.

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The input bitrate monitor shows whether LIGR is receiving video from your camera or streaming software. If you see a warning icon, it means your streaming software or camera isn't sending video to LIGR. In that case, check the following: 1. The stream is started in LIGR. 2. Your streaming software (vMix, OBS, etc.) is using the correct ingest details. 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.

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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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[SCREENSHOT: close-up of the destination bitrate indicators showing the warning, yellow, green, and red states]

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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 streaming software is using the correct RTMP URL and stream key (or SRT link) from the input details, 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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For detailed bitrate performance analysis, you can access the Stream Session Analyzer. First, open the Stream Monitoring page, then click the three-dot menu in the top right, and select "Stream Analytics." This opens a new tab showing an input feed stability graph and detailed performance metrics over time.

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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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• Use the Stream Session Analyzer if you experience quality issues to identify when problems occurred.

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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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