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mini-pro v3 User Manual

3.10 TAO Cloud Streaming

Users can bind RGBlink devices such as mini-pro to TAO Cloud for efficient content production and live streaming management.

TAO Cloud provides a streamlined streaming platform designed for fast live setup and operation.

mini-pro supports simultaneous streaming to up to 4 platforms.

Press the M button to return to the main menu, then tap STREAM to open the streaming configuration page.

Network Connection

Before using the streaming function, make sure mini-pro is connected to the network.

Supported connection methods:

  • Wired Ethernet connection
  • Mobile network sharing
Wired Ethernet Connection

Connect mini-pro to a router or network switch using an Ethernet cable.

RGBlink CAT6 Ethernet cable (Product Code No. 940-0001-00-11-0) is recommended.

Mobile Network Sharing
๐Ÿ“ข  Notes

Due to ongoing updates to third-party operating systems, the interface layouts and navigation paths described below may differ slightly from the actual interface. 

Please refer to the actual version in use.  

iPhone Network Sharing

Follow these steps:

  1. Connect the iPhone to mini-pro using a standard USB cable through the USB streaming port (labeled WEBCAM)

  1. When the "Trust This Device" prompt appears, tap Trust
  2. Open Settings > Personal Hotspot
  3. Set the Wi-Fi password and enable Personal Hotspot
  4. Open Control Center and press the network panel in the upper-left corner
  5. When the hotspot status changes to "Connected", mini-pro has successfully connected to the network.
Android Network Sharing

Follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings > More Settings > Developer Options
  2. Enable USB Debugging
  3. Connect the phone to mini-pro using a standard USB cable through the USB streaming port (labeled WEBCAM)

  1. Open Settings > Mobile Network > Personal Hotspot > Other Sharing Mode
  2. Enable Share phone network via USB

Platform Streaming Setup

This section uses YouTube as an example for configuring a streaming destination.

Get the Streaming Address
  • Go to YouTube Studio.
  • Click Create > Go live.
  • Copy the Stream key and Stream URL from the stream settings tab.
๐Ÿšจ  Risk Warning

DO NOT share your stream key with anyone or display it during a live stream. 
Doing so may result in unauthorized account access, stream hijacking, or other potential risks and losses.

If your stream key is exposed:

-  Immediately reset the stream key on the corresponding platform.
-  Stop the current live stream.
-  Restart streaming using the new stream key.

View Streaming to Live Platforms to check how to get stream key from other platforms.

Bind the Device to TAO Cloud

Log in to TAO Cloud and complete Device Binding.

Make sure the network connection remains stable while receiving the verification code.

Import Streaming Information

Paste the streaming address and stream key into TAO Cloud, then click Distribute.

Start Streaming

Enable the streaming switch from the streaming page or shortcut menu to start streaming.

During streaming, individual platform outputs can be enabled or disabled independently.

Status indicators:

  • Solid green: Streaming successfully
  • Blinking green: Streaming failed or connection abnormal

Streaming Quality Settings

To achieve smoother and more stable streaming performance, mini-pro supports bitrate adjustment.

If the network connection is unstable or bandwidth is limited, reducing the bitrate is recommended.

mini-pro also supports:

  • Horizontal: Landscape streaming
  • Vertical: Portrait streaming

for different platforms and streaming scenarios.

PTZ Control During Streaming

To use PTZ control and live streaming simultaneously, ensure that:

  • The PTZ camera
  • mini-pro device
  • The network

are all on the same subnet.

Enabling DHCP on mini-pro is recommended.

If static IP addresses are used, streaming will still function normally as long as there are no IP conflicts.

IP Settings

Tap Settings > IP Settings to open the network configuration page.

mini-pro supports two IP assignment methods:

Dynamic IP (DHCP)

Connect mini-pro to a DHCP-enabled router, then:

  • Enable DHCP on the router
  • Enable DHCP on mini-pro

mini-pro will automatically obtain an IP address.

Static IP

If DHCP is not used:

Disable the DHCP option and manually configure:

  • IP address
  • MASK: Subnet mask
  • GW: Gateway