Strimm is an all-in-one platform for launching, running, and monetizing your own online TV network. This article gives you a quick tour of what Strimm does and how the pieces fit together.
What you can do with Strimm
24/7 TV channels (linear TV)
Build channels that broadcast around the clock, just like traditional television. Arrange videos into a schedule and your channel plays continuously — live to anyone watching at that moment.
Video on Demand (VOD)
Alongside your live schedule, give viewers an on-demand library. Viewers can browse your video catalog and watch any title whenever they want, without waiting for it to appear in the schedule.
Live Streaming
Broadcast a real-time live feed alongside or instead of scheduled programming.
Bring in content from anywhere
Import videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, or any direct video URL from your CDN. Strimm streams from these sources — you don't upload raw video files.
Publish everywhere
Embed your channel on your website, share an HLS link, and publish white-label apps to Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Android TV, and Google TV — all from one platform.
Monetize your audience
Strimm gives you multiple ways to earn from your content:
- VAST advertising — run video ads using your own ad network tags
- Pay-Per-View (PPV) — charge viewers to access individual VOD videos
- Viewer subscriptions — offer recurring paid access to your channel on web and apps
See the Monetization section for setup guides.
AI-powered tools
Strimm includes a native AI assistant that can help you build and manage your channel. Ask it to create a channel, import videos, set up a schedule, or answer any Strimm question — all by typing in plain language.
You can also connect external AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Grok) to your Strimm account via MCP and manage your studio through conversation.
How a typical channel works
- Create a channel in your Production Studio.
- Import videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or a direct URL.
- Schedule programming or use Autopilot to fill your channel automatically.
- Add VOD so viewers can watch on demand.
- Embed on your site and publish to TV apps.
- Optionally enable ads, PPV, or viewer subscriptions to monetize.