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Search the world of TV from your Mac or PC.
Conveniently play and clip recorded TV in your Web browser.
Are you a Mac or a PC? No matter how you identify yourself, SnapStream's new Web Player lovingly supports your preference. We're compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and all of the major Web browsers. Now, everyone can engage in TV search. Inside SnapStream, TV becomes this editable, clippable, linkable medium, fostering conversation and collaboration in a whole new way. And we make it easy to get started. The first time you open your browser and point it to SnapStream, you can self-install the plug-in to begin monitoring TV right away.
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Search TV from your Web browser
Open your favorite browser to log into SnapStream and get your search on.
Use Chrome, Firefox or IE for Windows.
Use Chrome, Firefox or Safari for Mac.
Windows and Mac compatible
SnapStream now supports Mac OS X 10.6.3 (Snow Leopard) and above. For PC users, we support Windows XP and above. Whether you have a Mac-only environment or a blend of the two, it's no problem.
Create TV clips
Make unlimited TV clips and e-mail them to anyone you please. Drag your start and end points to mark the boundaries of your clip, and that's all there is to it.
Find anything said on TV
SnapStream renders the closed captioning data below the video as you play back a TV search result, so you can instantly verify keywords and phrases as they appear on TV.
SmartChapter commercial detection NEW!
SmartChapters segment the Web Player's timeline into programs and commercials, making it easy to skip to the content most critical to your TV monitoring operation.
Keyword-precise playback
When you click play from a TV search result, the Web Player transports you directly to the point of mention. Fast forward, rewind and jump ahead are available too, for context.
Share a TV bookmark
Send a colleague a link of that funny or important TV moment you just found. As long as the recipient is networked to SnapStream, it's as easy as sharing a Web hyperlink.
Easy to install and use
The first time you play back any TV recording, the Web Player plug-in knows to install itself. It's that smart. Unless you face high IT restrictions, you won't need assistance.
How do I get SnapStream's Web Player for PC and Mac?
For new customers, SnapStream is now shipping with the cross-compatible Web Player as part of the primary user interface. For existing customers, you can schedule your free upgrade from 4.x to SnapStream 5.5 if you meet the hardware requirements and if your account is in good standing. Learn more about upgrading to 5.5.
To start recording and searching TV, you'll need one of these.
What kind of TV do you plan to archive, SD or HD? It's important to consider, HD video takes up a lot more space than SD. If you'll primarily use the footage internally for media monitoring purposes, standard-definition TV will do the trick and allow you to archive content much longer. We recommend high-definition TV to organizations who plan to rebroadcast or repurpose TV content in any way.
Web Player FAQ
What operating system and browser can I use it in?
SnapStream's Web Player supports Windows XP+ or Mac OS X 10.6.3+ (Snow Leopard). For Windows, the supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox 3.5+ and Internet Explorer 8+. For Mac, the supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox 8+ and Safari 5.1.4+.
Do I need to be connected to the internet?
No, the Web Player can be installed from the SnapStream appliance and videos are streamed from it also.
What is the benefit of the Web Player plug-in over the Enterprise TV Link software?
The user can install the Web Player plug-in, as it self-deploys in any compatible Web browser. Most of the time, it won't require involvement from your IT network administrator because the security privileges are minimal. The Web Player will run on any existing system that has a compatible browser and meets the other prerequisities.
Does it have all the same functions as the Enterpise TV Link software?
Most of the functionality that was present in the recognized aqua viewscape is included in the Web Player with the exception of live TV playback and fullscreen mode. Live TV playback will be coming in a subsequent release of the Web Player, but for now, those features remain available in the viewscape.
What is the difference between the Web Player for Mac vs. PC?
The Web Player plug-ins for Mac and PC are identical in how they function, look and feel. At this time, the Mac Web Player has a few limitations, which are temporary in nature as the product is undergoing continuous development.
- Plays pre-recorded MPEG-2 program stream and MPEG-2 transport stream
- Does not play WMV or H.264 formats at this time
- Playback of in-progress recordings not currently supported
Can I fullscreen the video?
Presently, you cannot totally fullscreen the video. For the mean time, Full Mode will increase the size of the video within the Web browser.
