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How to stream a local video file during a call - example code for a watch party
Blog post from Daily
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Date Published
Author
Kimberlee Johnson
Word Count
691
Language
English
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Summary
We've been frustrated by the limitations of video calls, particularly when trying to watch a video simultaneously. To overcome this, we've developed a quick hack using the Daily API's startScreenShare() method, which allows us to stream local video files during calls. The hack involves uploading a local video file and creating a stream from it, sharing that stream with call participants, and ensuring compatibility across different browsers.