Single TV Live Streaming App with m3u8 & Youtube Player (admob & facebook ads)

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to use the Single TV Live Streaming App with m3u8 and YouTube Player, which includes integrating AdMob and Facebook ads. The Single TV Live Streaming App is a popular open-source app that allows users to watch live TV channels and radio stations from around the world. The app uses the m3u8 file format to stream live content, and we will cover how to integrate this file format with the YouTube Player.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• A computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
• A GitHub account to download the Single TV Live Streaming App
• A YouTube Developer account to create a YouTube player
• AdMob and Facebook ads accounts to integrate ads into the app

Step 1: Download and Set up the Single TV Live Streaming App

1. Go to the GitHub repository of the Single TV Live Streaming App and download the latest version.
2. Extract the downloaded zip file to a folder on your computer.
3. Open the "app" folder and edit the "config.xml" file to add your live TV channel and radio station URLs.
4. Edit the "player.xml" file to add your YouTube player API key.

Step 2: Integrate m3u8 File Format with the YouTube Player

1. Create a new folder in the "app" folder and name it "m3u8".

2. In the "m3u8" folder, create a new file named "playlist.m3u8" and add the following code:

   #EXTM3U
   #EXT-X-STREAM-INF:PROGRAM-ID=1,BANDWIDTH=500000,RESOLUTION=640x480
   http://example.com/playlist.m3u8

   Replace "http://example.com/playlist.m3u8" with the URL of your live TV channel or radio station.

3. In the "player.xml" file, add the following code to integrate the m3u8 file format with the YouTube player:

   <video id="player" width="640" height="480" controls>
   <source src="m3u8/playlist.m3u8" type="application/x-mpegURL">
   </video>

   Step 3: Integrate AdMob and Facebook Ads

4. Create a new folder in the "app" folder and name it "ads".

5. In the "ads" folder, create a new file named "admob.xml" and add the following code:

   
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
   android:layout_width="match_parent"
   android:layout_height="match_parent"
   android:orientation="vertical">
   
   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
       android:id="@+id/adView"
       android:layout_width="wrap_content"
       android:layout_height="wrap_content"
       ads:adSize="BANNER"
       ads:adUnitId="YOUR_ADMOB_AD_UNIT_ID">
   </com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView>

Replace "YOUR_ADMOB_AD_UNIT_ID" with your AdMob ad unit ID.

3. In the "player.xml" file, add the following code to integrate AdMob ads:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:orientation="vertical">

<com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
    android:id="@+id/adView"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    ads:adSize="BANNER"
    ads:adUnitId="YOUR_ADMOB_AD_UNIT_ID">
</com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView>

<video id="player" width="640" height="480" controls>
    <source src="m3u8/playlist.m3u8" type="application/x-mpegURL">
</video>

4. Create a new file named "facebook_ads.xml" in the "ads" folder and add the following code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:orientation="vertical">

<com.facebook.ads.AdView
    android:id="@+id/adView"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    ads:adSize="BANNER"
    ads:adUnitId="YOUR_FACEBOOK_AD_UNIT_ID">
</com.facebook.ads.AdView>

Replace "YOUR_FACEBOOK_AD_UNIT_ID" with your Facebook ad unit ID.

5. In the "player.xml" file, add the following code to integrate Facebook ads:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" android:orientation="vertical">

<com.facebook.ads.AdView
    android:id="@+id/adView"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    ads:adSize="BANNER"
    ads:adUnitId="YOUR_FACEBOOK_AD_UNIT_ID">
</com.facebook.ads.AdView>

<video id="player" width="640" height="480" controls>
    <source src="m3u8/playlist.m3u8" type="application/x-mpegURL">
</video>

**Step 4: Run the App**

1. Go to the "app" folder and run the app on an emulator or a physical device.
2. The app will display the live TV channel or radio station stream, along with AdMob and Facebook ads.

**Conclusion**

In this tutorial, we covered the steps to use the Single TV Live Streaming App with m3u8 and YouTube Player, and integrated AdMob and Facebook ads. By following these steps, you can create a live TV streaming app with ads that can be monetized.