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Possible to use AWS to tell Fire TV where to get HLS link?

Hi everyone,

Situation: I want AWS to host a HLS link which I can change at a whim (so, not hard coded) to tell devices like the Roku, Fire TV, Alexa, Apple TV, where the HLS link is. Currently my programs tell devices to go to Ooyala then Ooyala tells the device where to get HLS link.

So, I want to cut out Ooyala and just use AWS to tell devices where to get the HLS link.

Problem: Does anyone know if it is possible or another solution? if so, what do I need? I was thinking something along the lines of writing a script and a static IP.

Thank you,

Jackson

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Nick Gardner answered

To me the best solution is to have a single fixed URL and just CNAME that to the current HLS stream URL, so it works the same from and end user perspective, and you can still hard code the stream URL.

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