IRL4YOU BOX 0.9.16: move the small pictures freely
The picture-in-picture add-on for the BELABOX now lets you place the small pictures with a mouse or your finger. It also adds auto go-live and a broadcast mode. With video and a clear beta note.
Latest blog posts
FRITZ!OS 8.50: What the FRITZ!Box update means for IRL streamers
DNS filter, automatic prioritization, and Smart Check: the update rolls out first for the FRITZ!Box 7690. We look at what it could mean for your relay, OBS computer, and home upload, and which boxes are confirmed so far.
Telekom and Cloudflare: a direct network path for IRL streams?
The two companies announce a direct connection between their networks. We explain why that is interesting for Cloudflare services, and why your own RTMP or SRTLA server does not automatically benefit.
StreamerHub V33: Live Map and Flow Engine for IRL streams
The update brings a public IRL map with tour data. The new Flow Engine opens up more options for automation, but for now it is only available as a closed beta for selected users.
Moblin 35.3: the update for IRL streamers
New compared with 35.2: reworked buffers for incoming streams, work on background streaming, and targeted fixes for Twitch, YouTube, and macros. The existing Moblin 35 post was extended, without repeating the earlier changes.
SRTLA and RTMP: two auto-installers put to the test
One install command per server route, tested on Debian and Ubuntu: SRTLA delivers SRT to OBS, and RTMP uses Nginx. There is also a short video covering both and a successful test with real video data.
Site news: the IRL4YOU BELABOX network overlay is here
Up to eight connections, your own names and colors, percent, kilobit, or status display, plus total bandwidth and RTT right in the video picture, with a local configurator and a verified install package.
LOLS IRL for Android: an exciting SRTLA app, or still too early?
SRTLA bonding, scenes, chat, PiP, and OBS control in a new Android app: we put the official early access claims in context and show what a real-world test still has to prove.
What happens to your IRL stream when the internet drops?
A dead zone, swinging bitrate, or a complete outage: the post explains how SRTLA, a relay server, and NOALBS work together, and why gray frames do not have just one cause.
iOS 27 for IRL streaming: is the update worth it?
Apple promises smoother switching between Wi-Fi and cellular. We look at what that could mean for Moblin and Moblink, where the limits remain, and how streamers can test the update safely.
iPhone 18 Pro for IRL streaming: is the upgrade worth it?
The C2 cellular modem, a larger vapor chamber, and more battery headroom sound promising. The post puts the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo in context from the angle of Moblin, Moblink, gimbals, cooling, and continuous use, without a rushed buying recommendation.
Mudi 7: firmware 4.10.0 brings security updates and network improvements
GL.iNet updates the mobile GL-E5800 with SQM, extended VPN features, an updated dnsmasq, and a security patch for AdGuard Home, among other things. Before updating, back up your existing VPN and parental control settings in particular.
What gets published here?
- Firmware and security updates with a clear link to IRL streaming
- new or significantly changed streaming software
- short practical tips on routers, encoders, apps, and servers
- new IRL4YOU guides and matching videos from our own YouTube channel
- announcements of selected livestreams with a practical IRL or tech angle
Manufacturer claims are summarized in our own words and linked to the original sources. We only publish what adds clear value for a real IRL setup or the community.
In-depth basics
For lasting explanations, the regular IRL4YOU guides are still the right place to start.