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VideoCall-HTML5-Videochat-PHP / 2 Way Video Calls - Standalone PHP

PHP HTML5 Videochat / Video Call

Before installing, test the simple setup in the live demos above.

This plain php edition includes code and minimal scripts to embed the HTML5 Videochat app and test/showcase basic features. This edition is for integrating/using application with own scripts/framework/database. This edition showcases 2 way videocalls. For a complete implementation of advanced capabilities, see Turnkey HTML5 Videochat Site edition, available as WordPress plugin with full php source. The turnkey site edition implements pay per minute videochat (group and private 2 way video calls) with membership, billing, advanced tools.

Simple PHP Edition Features: Video Call

  • Automatically create a room as caller and show link to invite client
  • Embed the Video Call - HTML5 Videochat app to run with basic 2 way video chat features

Key Features for HTML5 Videochat / Video Call

Warning: some of these features are not active/implemented in this simplified edition, but can be enabled as in turnkey site edition.

  • WebRTC 2 way video call
  • P2P streaming using VideoWhisper WebRTC signaling server + STUN/TURN
  • WebRTC relayed streaming (reliable and scalable to many clients from streaming server, independent of broadcaster upload connection)
  • video/audio recorder, emoticons, mentions in text chat
  • fullscreen for videochat interface or playback video
  • adaptive target video bitrate (depending on cam resolution) and configuration in resolution change
  • broadcasting/playback stats (open controls and stats should show in few seconds)
  • dark mode / lights on: each user can toggle interface mode live at runtime, SFX (sound effects)
  • live wallet balance display (updates from tips and other transfers)
  • tips with multiple customizable options, gift images
  • translation, text change support

Installation Instructions

Before installing, make sure your have a supported live streaming server: Wowza SE as HTML5 WebRTC streaming relay and/or the VideoWhisper WebRTC signaling server. Production implementations should also involve Session Control for security and website integration (like list of live channels). For testing, get a free plan from Free WebRTC Host: P2P.

  1. Configure WebRTC + SSL with Wowza SE or the VideoWhisper WebRTC + STUN/TURN server.
  2. Deploy files to your web installation location. (Example: yoursite.domain/html5-videochat/)
  3. Fill your streaming settings in settings.php file
  4. If you don't have SuPHP, enable write permissions (0777) for folder "uploads", required to save session and chat info.

Plain PHP Edition Limitations

  • The plain php edition refers to minimal scripts for configuring and accessing videochat room, so developers can integrate with own scripts.
  • Plain php edition does not involve database and systems to manage members, rooms, billing. These depend on framework you want to integrate, plugins, database, member system.
  • Applications reads parameters, wallet balance and other data with ajax calls from framework/integration scripts (that need to be implemented depending on framework, database, user scripts).
  • A complete implementation of features is available for WordPress framework. See Turnkey HTML5 Videochat Site edition, available as WordPress plugin with full php source. Includes user role management (performers/clients), pay per minute, integrates billing wallets.
  • This plain edition implements 2 way videocall with broadcast / playback.
  • Setup starts in demo mode, to prevent high resource usage by visitors. To enable and confirm full mode you need to fill application version in modeVersion parameter. Consult VideoWhisper for assistance or a turnkey site setup.

Main Integration Scripts

  • index.php embeds the html5 application: accessed directly creates a room and shows room link to invite others
  • app-call.php is called by application to retrieve parameters, interact with web server, update status and chat (ajax calls)
  • app-functions.php functions implementing features for app-call.php , including translated texts, app settings
  • settings.php settings and options, including streaming settings and url for calls (when integrating with own framework)

Scripts also contain comments for clarifications/suggestions.

This is a simple setup showcasing easy app deployment and integration with other PHP scripts. For a quick setup, see VideoWhisper Turnkey Stream Hosting Plans that include requirements for all features and free installation.

VideoWhisper HTML5 Project Demos

VideoWhisper HTML5 Project Downloads

Consult VideoWhisper for commercial services like turnkey site platforms, compatible hosting, custom development services.