How to Build a Telemedicine App with Video and Chat for iOS
Blog post from Stream
Stream has released a new Video API that allows developers to integrate live video calling, conferencing, voice calling, audio rooms, and livestreaming into their applications using a single unified API. This tutorial demonstrates building a basic telemedicine app for iOS using Stream Chat for chat components and Dolby.io for audio and video, both of which offer HIPAA compliance. The guide includes setting up the project in Xcode, installing necessary dependencies via CocoaPods, configuring Stream Chat and Dolby.io dashboards, and coding functionalities such as user registration and interface navigation. It also involves creating a "Join" screen for user selection and a "Consult" screen for chat and video call interactions. Additionally, the tutorial explains setting up button functions and handling conference call initiation through the Dolby.io SDK, ensuring the app can operate in both light and dark modes. Upon completion, users are encouraged to explore further documentation and experiment with the project to enhance their telemedicine app development.