Stream

Overview

Stream has been updated to Stream (on SharePoint). The older version, referred to as Stream (Classic) will be retired eventually. 

Stream is a video service that allows you to record, upload, and share video files just as you would any file in Microsoft 365. You can create a recording from Stream (on SharePoint) and it serves as an access point for all Stream and other recordings stored in any Microsoft 365 app, such as OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.

With Stream (on SharePoint), users can:

  • Upload video files to SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive just like any other file.
  • Find and get back to recent videos, ones shared with you from the Stream start page in Office.
  • Use screen capture feature to record your screen.
  • Generate a transcript and closed captions for the language spoken in a video in SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive.
  • Manually add chapters, letting a viewer jump right to the part of the audio/video file they want.
  • Collaborate with comments, just like with any other Microsoft 365 document.
  • Add custom thumbnails, titles, and descriptions.
  • Share videos with others, including external partners or guests, just like you share any other file.
  • Feature videos in pages, sites, portals, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Get analytics to know how your viewers are watching.

Additionally, videos created from Teams or Stream (on SharePoint) are stored in apps based on where you created them. 

You can share videos in a number of ways: create a shareable link, download and post to MediaHub, or add directly into a Team or SharePoint site. 

Where Your Recordings are Stored

To record meetings through the Teams app, find step-by-step instructions for how to record meeting using the Teams app on our Teams meeting page.

Note: Recording is not available in a private channel in Teams.

Each video will be stored in locations based on where you began your recording. Folders titled Recordings will populate after your first recording is made.

Recorded from:Stored in:
Teams ChatMeeting organizer’s OneDrive, Recordings folder.
Teams channel

Teams Files/respective SharePoint document library.

*Channel meeting recordings temporarily found in channel Post area. View ScreenshotChoose the Stream tile.

StreamMeeting organizer’s OneDrive, outside of the Recordings folder.

 

Temporary Access

Temporary access to videos will be available in the Activity app for Chat recordings and Teams channel post are for recordings made from a channel meeting.

Access Recordings

You can access your recordings where they are stored or go to Stream to view and access videos from OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams.

Two ways to get to Stream:

1. Use Stream URL

Use the URL stream.office.com to go directly to Stream.

2. Use the Microsoft 365 Landing Page

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 landing page.
  2. Select the App Launcher at the top-left of interface.
    View ScreenshotSelect App launcher.
  3. Choose the Stream tile. If you don't see the app listed, scroll below the icons and select All apps.
    View ScreenshotSelect All apps below the icons.
    Choose the Stream til

Share Videos

You can share access, set permissions, and remove access the same as sharing any file from your Cloud apps. Find more information about sharing files in our SharePoint Share Files documentation. 

Add to MediaHub

  1. Log in and access your videos using the directions above.
  2. Next to the appropriate video, select the More Options icon.
    View ScreenshotSelect 3 dots for more options.
  3. Choose Download video.
  4. Go to MediaHub.
  5. Log in using your KU credentials.
  6. Select add new  from the top menu.
    View ScreenshotSelect Add New from top menu.
  7. Select Media Upload.
  8. Select Choose a file to upload.
  9. Add media information such as a title and description.
  10. Select Save.

Add to Canvas

  1. Add the Stream video to MediaHub using the instructions above.
  2. Log into Canvas and select a course.
  3. Navigate to any content area in your Blackboard course.
  4. Select Build Content, then Kaltura Media.
    View ScreenshotSelect Build Content, then Kaltura Media.
  5. Find the recording file. You can search by Title, Description or Tag.
  6. Choose the Select button for the correct recording.
  7. Choose your display options and click Embed.
  8. Give the content area item entry a Title and Description and set access options.
  9. Select Submit.
  10. Your file will begin transcoding / processing.

Share to Teams Channel

  1. Set the appropriate access permissions to either individuals or the name of the group/Team.
  2. Open the appropriate Team.
  3. From any channel, select the + icon to add a new tab.
  4. Choose Stream.
  5. Choose Video.
  6. Copy and paste the video link or search for the video by its title.
  7. Name the tab.
  8. Select Save.

Microsoft 365 Updates and Tips

Updates and new features for Microsoft 365 apps can be found in our public team, KU Teams User Group. A channel in this team is dedicated to Microsoft 365 apps. In addition to updates, members are invited to ask questions and share information.

Join KU Teams User Group  

If you need assistance joining the team, reach out to us at training@ku.edu and we will add you to this team. 

Support

Add your ideas and vote for features on Microsoft's Stream ideas forum.

Microsoft's Stream Forum

Technical Support: itcsc@ku.edu | 785-864-8080

Training Support: training@ku.edu | 785-864-5155