EZ-Streamer-Pi
EZ Streamer-Pi is a dedicated live streaming video encoder designed by PixCams, Inc. All you need is you camera, a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, and our FREE EZ Streamer-Pi Software to create your own live stream! The EZ Streamer-Pi works with most Security/IP Cameras and will live stream to services like YouTube, Facebook LIVE, and Twitch. A single EZ Streamer-Pi can Live Stream 4 Cameras at Once!
See our EZ Streamer-Pi Store for recommended products to build your own encoder.
Or purchase a ready-built EZ Streamer Pi!
Features Include
Software Compatible with Raspberry Pi
The FREE software is compatible with the Raspberry Pi single board computer. No dedicated PC needed.
Web Interface
All you need is a Web Browser to run the EZ Streamer-Pi software.
Compatible with standard IP Cameras
Connect any IP camera with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) compression and supports RTSP protocol (Real-Time Messaging Protocol).
Stream to YouTube and Facebook Live
Stream to any streaming player service supporting RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) and HTTP live streaming (HLS).
Connect up to four IP Cameras
The EZ Streamer can encode up to for IP cameras at once live streaming up to Quad HD 1440P resolution.
Simulcast/Multicast
Simulcast your live event simultaneously to four different platforms like YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.
24/7 Live Streaming
24-hour live streaming introduces new challenges in terms of equipment. The EZ Streamer-Pi is designed to live stream 24/7 indefinitely.
Keep Alive Feature
Network drops are common in live streaming. The EZ Streamer-Pi will sense these drops and stream a standby image until stream resumes.
Embed Stream in Website
Most player services including YouTube allow for the live stream to be embedded into a website. This is an excellent way to drive traffic to your website.
1440P Streaming Resolution
Most live streaming encoders today stream at maximum 1080P HD (High Definition) resolution. Stream up to 1440P with EZ Streamer-Pi!
Build a EZ Streamer-Pi Live Streaming Encoder
If you would like to assemble your own EZ Streamer-Pi these are the recommended components to make an encoder:
Raspberry Pi 4 Single Board Computer
We recommend the Raspberry Pi 4 4Gb or the Raspberry Pi 4 8Gb single board computer to build your EZ Streamer-Pi encoder.
Heat Sink with Integrated Fan
We recommend the Raspberry Pi 4 Heat Sink with Integrated Fan to keep the EZ Streamer-Pi streaming encoder cool.
Powers Supply
We recommend the Raspberry Pi 4 4.0A Power Supply with Switch to power your EZ Streamer-Pi. The integrated switch makes it easy to turn on/off the encoder.
Aluminum Raspberry Pi case
We recommend Aluminum Raspberry Pi case for enclosing your EZ Streamer-Pi encoder, or if you have access to a 3D printer you can print our custom case for free. See below or our Downloads Section.
SanDisk 32GB Micro SD Card
We recommend the SanDisk 32GB Micro SD Card when installing the EZ Streamer-Pi software on your Raspberry Pi 4.
Print Your Own EZ Streamer-Pi Case
If you have access to a 3D printer you can create your own custom EZ Streamer-Pi case by downloading our Free 3D Case Files from our Download Section. We have two 3D files to chose from. A single color file with the EZ Streamer-Pi logo embossed on the top of the case, or the two color 3D file that will print the EZ Streamer-Pi logo in color. The EZ Streamer-Pi cases are designed to be stacked using M3 Hex Standoffs to create an EZ Streamer-Pi cluster when streaming more than 4 cameras at once.
Single Color 3D Case
Two Color 3D Case
Case Assembly Instructions
When assembling the EZ Streamer-Pi case put the Raspberry Pi 4 into the bottom of the case then put the top of the case over the Rapberry Pi 4. The fit is designed to hold the Raspberry Pi 4 into the case without needing screws. Then put (4) #4-40 x 1″ machine screws in the top holes of the case held by (4) #4-40 machine hex nuts on the bottom.
Links to purchase mounting screws:
#4-40 x 1″ Flat Head Machine Screw
#4-40 Hex Nut
Make an EZ Streamer-Pi Cluster
If you would like to create an EZ Streamer-Pi Cluster these are the instructions to assemble a Cluster. For the bottome EZ Streamer-Pi unit place (4) M3 Hex Machine Nuts into the bottom of the mounting tab. Then plase (4) M3 x 30mm Threaded Hex Standoffs into the tab from the top. Next place the next EZ Streamer-Pi unit on top. Place another (4) M3 x 30mm Threaded Hex Standoffs into the tabs. For the last EZ Streamer-Pi unit on top of the cluser use (4) M3 x 10mm Pan Head Machine Screws.
Links to purchase mounting screws:
M3 x 30mm Threaded Hex Standoffs
M3 Hex Machine Nuts
M3 x 10mm Pan Head Machine Screws
24/7 Live Streaming Applications
If you have a project that requires live streaming that is aired 24 hours a day, 7 days a week then the EZ Streamer-Pi hardware encoder is the product you have been looking for! Many businesses and organizations are turning to linear video production, which is more commonly known as 24/7 live streaming, to showcase anything from beautiful hotel properties to popular wildlife cameras.
In many cases, live streaming is done by running software on a computer. This means that in order to stream 24/7 you will have to dedicate a computer and keep it running 24/7. That’s not the case with EZ Streamer-Pi. With a single EZ Streamer-Pi encoder you can live stream four cameras 24/7!
Hotels are offering stunning views via live stream to people who need to escape even for just a few minutes.
Construction Site Projects
Monitoring construction site progress through live streaming can increase transparency and accountability of projects.
Many people plan their morning commute or road trip with the help of live streaming traffic cams and local road condition reports. The same goes with planning your day by watching live weather cameras.
Live streaming animal cameras have been popular for years. Who can forget “April the Giraffe” that went viral in 2017 or the Decorah eagle cam with 350 million views? Streaming popular cameras on YouTube can be a source or revenue when monetizing the stream!
Event Streaming Applications
Live event streaming is one of the largest segments of live streaming applications today. Whether you are streaming a youth sports event or a wedding to friends or relatives that cannot attend the event the EZ Streamer-P is the streaming encoder of choice. The EZ Streamer encoder can stream up to four cameras at once or multicast on multiple platforms. This enables event viewers to give their audiences different live camera angles of the event or stream the event to multiple platforms at the same time.
Live streaming had created new options for getting church services out to those who need them and cannot attend a service in person.
More high schools are choosing to stream sporting events live for the benefit of parents unable to attend game.
Workout & Fitness Classes
Streaming fitness classes is a way to stay engaged with customers and continue to bring in potential clients even if they can’t meet with us face-to-face.
Weddings
Livestreaming gives couples an opportunity to share the memorable moments of their wedding with friends and family who are unable to attend the event in person.