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Understanding Buffer States

Learn what each buffer state means and how Stream Guard transitions between them.

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1Empty: Waiting for your first stream chunks to arrive
  2. 2Filling: Chunks arriving, buffer building toward capacity
  3. 3Live: Buffer full, relay streaming to your platform — normal operation
  4. 4Degraded: Internet dropped, buffer draining — viewers still watching
  5. 5Splash: Buffer empty, fallback screen playing to keep stream alive
  6. 6Recovery: Internet restored, buffer refilling automatically

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