Streaming overview

About this video

This video summarizes how streaming works on the Roku platform. It explains how content is delivered from a content delivery network (CDN) to a Roku device via a content feed.

Related documentation

Content metadata

Feed specification

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and Online Video Platforms (OVPs)

How to watch

Play the embedded video above or go to Getting Started with Roku Channel Development: Streaming overview on the Roku Developers YouTube channel or access the Roku Developers channel on the Roku platform.