There are several ways to add your video data to Tappla.
This guide can help you decide which method works best for you.
Your video sources are managed in the "Integrations" tab, located in the left menu of your Tappla dashboard.
a) Connect to Vimeo and automatically add videos from your Vimeo playlists
b) Connect your JSON content feed either via URL or by entering code
c) Add videos one by one by copying and pasting the streaming URLs of your videos.
So unlike any other OTT platform, we do NOT require you to upload ALL of your video content to Tappla. Tappla connects to wherever you currently host your videos (e.g. Vimeo, CDN, or your own server) and automatically syncs any changes you make.
Option a) Connect to Vimeo and automatically add videos from your Vimeo playlists
How it works
If you have Vimeo and organize your videos in playlists or showcases, you can connect it to Tappla. All your video information from Vimeo (such as video streaming URLs, titles, descriptions, and thumbnails) will be automatically synced and updated in Tappla.
What makes this method great
It's easy to set up.
You can continue to organize your videos in Vimeo.
Changes are automatically synced
Things to keep in mind
After connecting your Vimeo account to Tappla, you will need to generate an access token in Vimeo Developer.
You will need to organise your videos in Vimeo using playlists. Vimeo calls these playlists Showcase or Channels.
We use the Vimeo API to get your video streaming URLs. The Vimeo API requires you to be subscribed to Vimeo's Standard, Advanced, or Enterprise plan. (If you are on Vimeo's old pricing structure, it will work if you are on Pro, Business, or Premium).
Option b) Connect your JSON content feed either via URL or by entering code
How it works
You add a JSON file/content feed that contains all of your video details, such as video titles, descriptions, streaming URLs, thumbnails, playlists, and more. Each video element in your content feed should be in JSON format and conform to Roku's JSON feed requirements. (This is pretty much the industry standard).
You can add your content feed either by entering your feed URL or by copying and pasting the code itself.
What makes this method great
Many CDNs/video platforms provide content feed URLs. This allows you to continue organizing your videos wherever you host them.
When you use the feed URL option, changes are automatically synchronized.
Things to keep in mind
If you copy and paste the code and there are changes to your videos, you will need to update the code manually. If you use the feed URL, it will be automatically synced.
The format must be in JSON and follow Roku's JSON feed guidelines.
Option c) Add videos one by one by copying and pasting the streaming URLs of your videos.
How it works
You add your videos by manually entering the information for each of your videos in Tappla. So you copy and paste your streaming URLs from your CDN/server, you upload a thumbnail for each video and you manually add videos to playlists.
What makes this method great
It's easy to create and edit videos
You can add one video or just a few.
Things to keep in mind
You can use this method in conjunction with other methods (for example, adding additional videos to those added through your Vimeo integration).