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Stream Caption Reliability — 99.9% Uptime

Caption interruptions during a live stream are a streamer's nightmare. StreamTranslate's infrastructure is built for reliability so captions stay on even during long broadcasts.

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Infrastructure Built for Live Streaming Reliability

StreamTranslate's caption pipeline is designed with reliability as a core requirement. Live streaming is unforgiving — unlike recorded content where issues can be fixed in post, a caption dropout during a live broadcast is immediately visible to viewers. StreamTranslate's infrastructure targets 99.9% uptime, translating to under 9 hours of total downtime per year.

The caption pipeline uses advanced AI's globally distributed ASR infrastructure, which operates across multiple geographic regions with redundant capacity. real-time connection connections between your stream and advanced AI's servers implement automatic reconnection logic, so temporary network interruptions attempt reconnection within milliseconds rather than requiring manual streamer intervention.

Best Practices for Maximum Caption Reliability

While StreamTranslate's infrastructure is built for reliability, the stability of your caption delivery also depends on factors on your end. The most impactful reliability improvement for most streamers is switching from WiFi to a wired ethernet connection. WiFi connections introduce variable latency and occasional packet loss that can interrupt real-time connection connections and cause caption dropouts. A stable wired connection virtually eliminates this risk.

Testing before streaming is equally important. Add your StreamTranslate browser source to OBS and run it for 15-30 minutes in a non-broadcasting context before your scheduled stream. This catches any configuration issues, verifies audio capture is working correctly, and gives you confidence that captions will work when viewers are watching.

99.9% Uptime Target

StreamTranslate's infrastructure targets 99.9% uptime — under 9 hours of total downtime per year for caption delivery.

Auto-Reconnection

The real-time connection pipeline implements automatic reconnection, recovering from temporary network interruptions without streamer intervention.

Distributed Infrastructure

advanced AI's globally distributed ASR servers reduce geographic latency and eliminate single-region failure risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StreamTranslate's uptime?

StreamTranslate targets 99.9% uptime for its caption delivery infrastructure. This translates to under 9 hours of downtime per year.

What happens if captions drop during a stream?

If captions drop, the browser source will attempt to reconnect automatically. In most cases, captions resume within seconds without streamer intervention.

Does StreamTranslate have redundant infrastructure?

StreamTranslate uses cloud infrastructure with redundant components and advanced AI's globally distributed ASR servers to minimize single points of failure in the caption pipeline.

Does internet reliability affect caption reliability?

Yes. Caption delivery depends on your internet connection's stability. Packet loss or connection drops on your end will interrupt caption delivery. A wired ethernet connection significantly reduces this risk.

Can I test StreamTranslate reliability before going live?

Yes. StreamTranslate's browser source works outside of live streaming — add it to OBS and test caption generation before your scheduled stream to verify everything is working.