This guide details the Auto DJ feature of the Infomaniak Streaming Radio service, which allows you to generate a 24/7 live radio station from your own audio content (music, shows, podcasts, jingles, etc.) previously uploaded to your storage space.

Preamble

• The Auto DJ relies on the files stored in your Infomaniak AOD (Audio on Demand) space to create a linear stream.
  • You can use this same space for your on-demand file storage needs.
• You organize your media, create your playlists, and schedule their broadcast via an intuitive calendar interface.
• This allows for continuous broadcasting without the need for an active encoder at all times.

Activate Auto DJ

To start Auto DJ:

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the product in question.
3. Click on the name of the audio stream in question:
   
4. Click on Auto DJ in the left sidebar menu.
5. Read the warnings and click the button to Activate Auto DJ when you are ready:
   
6. Select the AOD space to use if you already have one.
7. Apply your choice by clicking at the bottom right:
   
8. There you go, the AOD space for your audio files to broadcast is at your disposal:
   

Organize, import your audio files

The first step is to prepare your content. The tool currently accepts files in .mp3 and .aac formats. You can import an entire folder containing your audio files:

Once imported, you can organize your files into dedicated folders within your storage space to facilitate the management of your library:

Metadata management

It is possible to modify the ID3 tags (title, artist, album, cover) directly from the interface so that this information is displayed correctly on your listening devices:

Create playlists

Once your files are imported, you can group them into playlists:

• Manual playlists: precisely select the tracks and their order of play.
• Automatic playlists: set smart criteria (by tags, styles, or artists) to let the system dynamically generate the playlist:
  

Schedule broadcasting (Planning)

The scheduling tool allows you to manage your program grid in a very detailed way:

• Slot programming: arrange your broadcasts by playlist or by folder on a weekly calendar:
  
• Filler playlist: configure a backup playlist that will be broadcast automatically when no specific program is scheduled, thus ensuring an uninterrupted stream.
• Live / AutoDJ Transition: you can schedule time slots or automate the resumption of the Auto DJ stream as soon as an encoder (external source) stops pushing its stream.

Advanced audio settings

To ensure professional listening quality, several processing options are available:

• Audio normalization: standardizes the volume level of all your files to avoid volume differences between two tracks.
• Transitions: set crossfades and overlaps between tracks:
  

Integration and statistics

The stream generated by the Auto DJ is a standard streaming stream that benefits from all the tools of the Infomaniak ecosystem:

• Infomaniak Player: automatic display of current titles and broadcast history.
• Multi-format broadcasting: support for HLS and stream transcoding.
• Advanced statistics: Precise tracking of your audience in real-time and detailed reports.