SAP Supported by Oupree IP Streaming Encoder

Oupree IP Streaming Encoder supports SAP,  and its UDP ip stream easier for other player or device to play it.

VLC media player monitors SAP announcements and presents the user a list of available streams.

What is SAP?

SAP (Session Announcement Protocol) is a network protocol used for automatically announcing and discovering multimedia sessions, such as live streams, video conferences, and real-time broadcasts. It enables clients (e.g., media players, conferencing systems) to dynamically detect and join sessions without manual configuration.

Core Functions

1. Automatic Session Discovery

SAP allows servers to broadcast/multicast session details (live streams, meetings, webinars, etc.). Clients listen for SAP announcements to automatically discover available sessions.

2. Dynamic Session Updates

When a new session starts or an existing one ends, SAP sends updates in real time, ensuring clients always have the latest information.

3. Integration with SDP

SAP carries SDP (Session Description Protocol) data describing session details including media type, codecs, transport protocol, timing, and network addresses.

4. Optimized for Multicast

SAP is designed for multicast-enabled networks, reducing bandwidth usage compared to unicast discovery methods.

Key Use Cases

Conclusion

SAP enables automatic session announcement and discovery, making it valuable for live streaming, video conferencing, and IPTV. OUPREE's IP Streaming Encoder with SAP support helps enterprises, universities, and broadcasters efficiently manage multimedia sessions.