
Only using .m3u8 for source
Hello
I'm wondering if it is safe to use .m3u8 only as video source or would it be wise to add individual .mp4s as additional source?
For example, would all browsers and devices play the video with the code below (only m3u8 being used as source)?
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:jwplayer="http://rss.jwpcdn.com/">
<channel>
<item>
<description>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam eget massa bibendum lorem varius imperdiet.</description>
<jwplayer:image>./poster-image.png</jwplayer:image>
<jwplayer:source file="./playlist.m3u8" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
Or, should add mp4s as below to be absoutely safe?
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:jwplayer="http://rss.jwpcdn.com/">
<channel>
<item>
<description>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam eget massa bibendum lorem varius imperdiet.</description>
<jwplayer:image>./poster-image.png</jwplayer:image>
<jwplayer:source file="./playlist.m3u8" />
<jwplayer:source file="./a6.mp4" label="720p" />
<jwplayer:source file="./a5.mp4" label="540p" />
<jwplayer:source file="./a4.mp4" label="360p" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
Many thanks
Jun