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What Castr can do
Castr’s documented prerecorded-stream workflow lets you assemble video files in Castr, then schedule them or play them in a loop to a configured destination such as YouTube. Castr says playback runs from its cloud, so no local encoder or computer has to remain on after setup. This is Castr’s description of its service, not an independent uptime guarantee. Castr’s product page describes the cloud workflow; its help guide gives the setup steps.
Prerecorded streaming: a broadcast made from files
For a one-off or looping prerecorded broadcast, the documented source is MP4 video uploaded to Castr or imported from cloud storage. You arrange those files into a Castr playlist, select looping or a scheduled date and time, add a destination, and start the stream. Castr says prerecorded streaming is available across plans, but file size and media-count limits depend on the subscription; check the current limits before choosing a plan. Castr’s guide
TV playout: a more continuously programmed channel
Castr also documents cloud TV playout, which can schedule files and live streams into a continuous channel delivered to destinations associated with that livestream, including YouTube. That is a broader channel-programming feature, not the same thing as directly broadcasting an existing YouTube playlist URL. Castr TV playout documentation
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What “YouTube playlist” means matters
A playlist you have already created on YouTube is different from a playlist you build inside Castr. The reviewed Castr instructions describe uploading or importing the underlying files and arranging them in Castr. They do not confirm that you can paste a YouTube playlist URL, have Castr fetch its videos, or automatically mirror changes to that playlist. Castr’s prerecorded-stream guide · Castr’s product page
If you want to rebroadcast videos from a YouTube playlist, first make sure you have the rights and a lawful way to obtain the underlying video files. Castr’s documented file-based workflow does not establish permission to download or rebroadcast someone else’s material. A separate Castr feature for viewer playback playlists should not be confused with a live broadcast: it organizes Castr livestream and VOD content for a player, with options such as autoplay, looping, and shuffle. Prerecorded streaming guide · Castr content playlists
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How to set up a Castr prerecorded stream
- Create a prerecorded stream in Castr. Follow the create-stream flow in Castr’s dashboard. Castr’s step-by-step guide
- Add your MP4 files. Upload them or import them from cloud storage. Confirm the current file-size and media-count limits for your subscription.
- Arrange the files into a playlist. Set the order you want the videos to play.
- Choose looping or a schedule. Select loop playback for a repeating broadcast, or set a date and time for a scheduled stream.
- Add YouTube as a destination. Complete the destination setup in your Castr dashboard. The guide says to add a platform destination, but the reviewed material does not specify the exact YouTube authorization steps for this scenario.
- Start the stream and confirm it on YouTube. Check the destination and playback before relying on it unattended.
Check these details before committing to a plan
- Input method: the documented workflow takes video files, not a YouTube playlist URL.
- Limits: Castr says video size and media-file counts depend on the subscription. Confirm the current plan limits, along with playlist and loop details, in the product and dashboard.
- Destination setup: verify that your YouTube destination is connected and authorized in your Castr account.
- Rights and policies: ensure you are entitled to use the videos and that the planned broadcast complies with YouTube’s rules.
Or let it run in the cloud
If you want a YouTube channel to stay live from videos you upload, StreamNeo is another cloud option. Upload a recording or build a playlist, add your YouTube stream key once, and go live. StreamNeo loops the uploaded videos from the cloud, so nothing has to stay on at home. Each slot streams what you uploaded, up to 4K 60fps, at one flat price per slot; it automatically recovers if YouTube drops the stream. The first day is free with no card. Monthly pricing is $9.99 per month. StreamNeo is for YouTube and uploaded video playback, not camera streaming. See StreamNeo or start the free first day.
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