Watching the new streamer
Before you can watch any channels on the new BATC site you will probably need to enable Flash for the site.
Channels on the streamer can be set to Flash or HTML5 by the owner. Flash has the advantage of minimal delay but will each site you go to needs specifically enabling in Chrome, Firefox and Edge browsers. HTML5 works with all modern browsers, including Safari on iPhones and iPads, but is subject to a 10 - 20 second delay.
Watching Flash streams on the Streamer
If you are using an iPad or iPhone you will NOT be able to watch streams that have been set by the owner to use Flash - you can only watch streams using HTML5 on these devices unless you download a Flash-compatible browser such as Puffin
Chrome browser
If you get a image of white noise when you try to browse a stream, you need to tell the Chrome browser that the new BATC site is safe for the use of Flash. To do this:
- Right click on the word “Secure” in green at the left handside of the address bar.
- Select Site Settings - this will open in a new tab.
- Go down to Flash (6 on the list), click on the arrow on the right handside, and select allow.
- Close the tab which settings has opened in and refresh the original page.
Your browser will remember this setting and you should not have to do it again for the BATC Site.
Firefox browser
If you just get a blank screen on a channel in Firefox you will need to enable flash:
- Click on the video window
- Click on the flash symbol in the middle of the window
- A dialogue box will appear at the top of the browser - tick "remember the decision" and then click "Allow"
Microsoft Edge
To view Flash streaming in Microsoft edge, turn on Adobe by clicking on the padlock at the top of the window.
Watching HTML5 streams on the Streamer
Depending on which browser you are using, you may need to click on the video window to start the stream. Remember that the stream is subject to a 10 - 20 second delay.