What scheduled streams mean in Castream
Scheduled streamingFast summary
Your uploaded video becomes a live stream
Upload a video, choose a time, and Castream streams it live to every destination automatically.
- 1
No OBS or encoders — nothing to start manually.
- 2
Feels live to viewers — chat, reactions, and platform features work normally.
- 3
One upload, many platforms — Castream handles the fan-out.
How it works
- 01
- Upload a video file to Castream.
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- Create a scheduled stream and select destinations.
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- At the scheduled time, Castream streams the video as live.
That’s it.
No “Go Live” button.
No being online at the start time.
Why creators use scheduled streams
Stay consistent
- Run weekly shows without being present every time.
- Lock in reliable time slots for your audience.
- Schedule content across time zones without stress.
Save time
- Create once.
- Upload a recording or a professionally produced video.
- Schedule it and let Castream handle the rest.
How this differs from platform premieres
| Typical premieres | Castream scheduled streams |
|---|---|
| Single platform only | Stream to multiple platforms at once |
| Manual setup per platform | One upload, one schedule |
| Platform-locked workflows | Same process for every destination |
| Hard to scale | Designed for repeat programming |
Checklist
| You want | Castream gives you |
|---|---|
| Go live while offline | Uploaded video streamed as live |
| Multi-platform reach | Automatic fan-out |
| No setup stress | No encoders or manual start |
| Predictable schedule | Streams start on time |
Pro tips
- Start with one scheduled stream per week.
- Use consistent titles and thumbnails so viewers recognize the show.
- Think of your schedule as programming, not posts.
Questions about scheduled streams?
Tell us what you want to schedule and we’ll help you set it up.
support@castream.io