# Video Stream app

Play a live or on-demand video from any public URL — MP4, HLS (`.m3u8`), or any format your player device can decode.

## Creating a Video Stream app

1. Go to **Content > New > App** and search for the **Video Stream** app.
2. Click the app to start creating a new app.
3. Enter an **app name**.
4. Enter the **Video Stream URL** — must be publicly accessible over HTTP or HTTPS.
5. Toggle **Loop video** or **Mute audio** if needed.
6. Click **Create app**.

::: tip For a local video file, use the Content library instead
If you just want to play a video file you own, upload it to the **Content** library — the stream app is for remote URLs that change or are too large to upload.
:::

## All configuration options

| Setting | Explanation | Required |
|---|---|---|
| App name | A recognizable name shown in your content library | **Yes** |
| Video Stream URL | HTTP or HTTPS URL to an MP4, HLS stream, or similar | **Yes** |
| Loop video | Restart the video when it ends | No |
| Mute audio | Disable sound (default on, to avoid unexpected audio in public spaces) | No |