SmartStream is your online radio control panel. It runs your stream servers (Icecast and/or SHOUTcast), keeps music playing 24/7 with the AutoDJ, and lets you go live from your browser or your own DJ software. This guide takes you from a new account to a station that is on air.
What you need
- Your SmartStream username and password (in your welcome email), or access to your client area.
- Some music files: MP3, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WAV, M4A/AAC, WMA or AIFF.
- A modern browser. Chrome or Edge on a computer is recommended for the DJ Studio.
Step 1: Log in
Go to https://smartstream.myautodj.com/ and sign in, or open your service in the client area and click Login to Radio Panel to sign in with one click. See Logging in to Your Radio Panel for details.
Step 2: Create your station (if you don't have one yet)
Most plans come with a station already created. If the Dashboard says No stations yet, click Create a station, give it a name, and click Save station. The defaults (Icecast-KH, 128 kbps, 44100 Hz, stereo) suit most stations. See Creating and Configuring a Station.
Step 3: Upload your music
Open Media and drag your audio files onto the upload box. Each file is converted to your station's bitrate and sample rate automatically. When a track's status shows ready, it can be played. See Uploading Music to the Media Library.
Step 4: Build a playlist (optional)
The AutoDJ can play your whole library in smart rotation without any playlists. To control what plays, open Playlists, create a playlist and drag tracks into it. See Building Playlists.
Step 5: Start the AutoDJ
Open the Dashboard and press PLAY. Deck A shows the song on air, Deck B shows what's coming next. Your station keeps playing even when you close the browser.
Step 6: Listen and share
On the Dashboard, scroll to Servers and click the Listen URL to hear your stream. To put a player on your website, open Player and copy the embed code. See Embedding the Web Player on Your Website.
Where to go next
- Jingles: add station IDs, sweepers and promos to brand your sound.
- Schedule: run shows at set times and build clockwheels.
- DJ Studio: mix and talk live from your browser.
- Analytics: see how many people listen and where they are.
Need help? Open a support ticket and we'll help you get on air.
