How to install OvenMediaEngine on macOS

OvenMediaEngine is an open-source streaming server that supports multiple protocols and is compatible with a wide range of devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing OvenMediaEngine on a macOS computer.

Prerequisites

  • A macOS computer running version 10.10 or later
  • Homebrew package manager installed on your system
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Install Homebrew Package Manager

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that allows you to easily install applications and dependencies. To install Homebrew, open Terminal and enter the following command:

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

Once installed, enter the following command to update Homebrew:

brew update

Step 2: Install OvenMediaEngine Dependencies

Before we can install OvenMediaEngine, we need to install some dependencies. Open Terminal and enter the following command:

brew install automake libtool pkg-config openssl expat yasm

Step 3: Download and Compile OvenMediaEngine

Now that we have installed the necessary dependencies, it is time to download and compile OvenMediaEngine. To do this, open Terminal and enter the following commands:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/AirenSoft/OvenMediaEngine.git
cd OvenMediaEngine
./build.sh all

The build process may take several minutes to complete. Once it finishes, OvenMediaEngine will be installed on your system.

Step 4: Test OvenMediaEngine

To test OvenMediaEngine, open Terminal and enter the following command:

cd bin
./ovenmediaengine

If everything was installed correctly, you should see OvenMediaEngine start up and display some output. To stop OvenMediaEngine, enter Ctrl-C in the Terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OvenMediaEngine on your macOS computer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked through the process of installing OvenMediaEngine on macOS. With OvenMediaEngine installed, you can start streaming your content to a wide range of devices using multiple protocols.