# HometownLive — Full Content Reference > This file contains the full content of HometownLive's core marketing pages for AI system consumption. > For the concise index with links only, see /llms.txt. HometownLive is a community-focused live streaming platform for K-12 schools, school districts, parks and recreation departments, and regional broadcasters across the United States. Schools get a fully branded streaming platform with a Roku channel, revenue tools, live scoring overlays via ScoreBird, and free access for all fans — no viewer account required for free content. Operated by Nevco Sports, LLC. --- ## Platform Overview HometownLive gives every school and organization a dedicated broadcast platform — not just a channel on someone else's platform. The school owns the brand, sets the prices, keeps the revenue, and decides who watches what. **Key differentiators:** - Free for fans — no account or subscription required to watch free content - School controls branding, ads, and revenue (HometownLive takes no cut) - Dedicated Roku channel per school - Live scoring overlays via ScoreBird NeST hardware integration - Permanent video archives — no expiration, no storage caps - Mobile app streaming — go live from any phone, no equipment needed - Works for athletics AND fine arts on the same subscription **Who HometownLive competes with:** NFHS Network, YouTube, Hudl Replay, LiveBarn, Facebook Live --- ## Pricing ### Essentials — $2,995/year per school Everything you need to start streaming every event to your community. - 2 dedicated live streaming channels - Branded school landing page - Unlimited live streams — free for fans - Video on demand & archival - Mobile app streaming - Revenue through sponsors & subscriptions - Email support ### All Access — $4,500/year per school (most popular) Full broadcast platform with Roku channel, radio, and production tools. - Everything in Essentials - 4 dedicated channels - Branded school landing page - Roku TV channel - Online radio station - Broadcast SIMS subscription - Priority support ### Add-Ons - **Scorebird Live Scoring — Campus NeST:** $900/year — Permanent install for gym or stadium. Scores flow to stream automatically every home game. - **Scorebird Live Scoring — Travel NeST:** $1,200/year — Portable unit that travels to any venue with a scoreboard. - Additional channels, camera packages, Roku upgrade, custom domain, custom mobile app: Contact for pricing. - Districts: contact for multi-school licensing. --- ## Features ### Unlimited Live Streaming HometownLive gives organizations dedicated live streaming channels that belong to them — not to a platform that competes with their brand. Every channel has its own stream key. No per-stream fees, no bandwidth overage charges, no throttling during peak hours. HD quality (720p/1080p) with adaptive bitrate. Stream from any encoder: OBS, Wirecast, or the HometownLive mobile app. **Key points:** - Dedicated stream keys for each channel — no account sharing - Unlimited concurrent streams across your organization - HD quality with adaptive bitrate for all connection speeds - No bandwidth caps or overage charges, ever - Low-latency delivery so fans stay in sync with the action ### Your Branded School Platform Every school and organization gets a dedicated landing page — their mascot, colors, branding — powered by HometownLive infrastructure. Every stream, archive, and channel lives in one place that fans can bookmark and return to season after season. For districts, each school gets its own presence. For schools with separate athletic and fine arts programs, each program gets its own space. **Key points:** - Custom school or organization branding: name, logo, colors - Dedicated landing page URL for fans to bookmark - Single home for all live streams and archived video - Separate pages for athletics and fine arts programs - Mobile-friendly design that works on any device ### Video On Demand & Archival HometownLive automatically records every stream and makes it available on demand within minutes of the final whistle. Archives are permanent — no 90-day expiration, no storage limits. A freshman's first varsity game can still be there when they graduate. Archives are organized by channel, date, and sport. **Key points:** - Automatic recording of every live stream — no manual action required - Video available on demand within minutes of stream end - Permanent archives — no expiration or storage limits - Organized by channel, sport, and date for easy browsing - Shareable links for individual games and performances ### Mobile App Streaming The HometownLive mobile app turns any smartphone into a broadcast-quality streaming device. Open the app, tap the channel, and go live — no encoders, no cables, no IT support needed. Handles variable network conditions automatically. Portrait and landscape modes. Available on iOS and Android. **Key points:** - Available on iOS and Android — no special equipment needed - One-tap go live directly to your school's channel - Adaptive streaming quality handles weak cellular connections - Portrait and landscape modes for any venue or sport - Live viewer count and real-time stream health indicators ### Watch on Roku & TV The HometownLive Roku channel lets fans watch on their television. Included with All Access, available as an add-on for Essentials. Fans install once and find their school by name. Live streams and video archives both available on TV. Optimized UI for remote control navigation. ### Revenue & Monetization HometownLive takes zero cut of ad or subscription revenue. The money goes directly to the school's program. Local businesses can sponsor streams with banner placements. Optional subscription tiers for fans who want to support the program. Configurable — keep viewing free for all fans if preferred. **Key points:** - Ad revenue goes directly to your organization — we take zero cut - Local sponsor banner placements during live streams - Optional subscription tiers for fans who want to contribute - Revenue dashboard to track earnings by event and channel - Flat annual pricing means your revenue stays your revenue ### Scorebird Live Scoring Overlays HometownLive integrates with Scorebird NeST hardware for automatic live scoring overlays. The NeST device reads the scoreboard signal and sends it to HometownLive in real time. The overlay appears with the school's branding. Works for any sport with a standard electronic scoreboard: football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and more. Two hardware options: - **Campus NeST ($900/year):** Permanent install for gym or stadium - **Travel NeST ($1,200/year):** Portable unit that travels to away venues Compatible scoreboard brands: Daktronics, Colorado Time Systems, Electro-Mech, OES, Nevco, Spectrum, Bison, and others. --- ## Solutions by Audience ### For Schools (K-12) Schools get a dedicated branded platform for athletics and fine arts. One subscription covers all sports, all events, all programs. Free for fans — no NFHS-style paywall that alienates your community. Dedicated channels for varsity, JV, and freshman teams. Fine arts and athletics can be managed separately. ### For School Districts Districts can license HometownLive across multiple schools under a single contract. Each school maintains its own branded presence and channel lineup. IT and AV admins can be separated — AV staff manage channels and streams; IT manages user accounts and permissions. FERPA-compliant — no student data collected by the platform. ### For Parks & Recreation Parks and rec departments stream adult leagues, community events, and municipal meetings. No student FERPA concerns. Revenue tools work well for adult league PPV. Single platform covers all facility locations. ### For Regional Broadcasters HometownLive supports production partner arrangements for organizations that want to stream on behalf of schools. PiPELiNE is HometownLive's managed streaming service for organizations without streaming hardware or staff — Nevco provides the camera, the encoder, and the operator; the school just opens the gym. ### For Natatoriums Swimming facilities benefit from HometownLive's permanent archive system, which captures every heat across long multi-event meets. Families of all swimmers can watch regardless of event timing. ScoreBird timing integration available for automatic split/finish time overlays. --- ## Sport Coverage HometownLive supports all high school sports. Dedicated sport pages with setup guides: **Team sports:** Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey **Individual/track sports:** Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics **Fine arts & activities:** Marching Band, Theatre & Fine Arts, Cheer & Dance, Esports, Student Broadcast Programs **Events:** Graduation, Community Events --- ## How HometownLive Compares ### vs NFHS Network - NFHS charges fans a paid subscription to watch - NFHS takes a percentage of revenue from schools - HometownLive is free for fans; schools keep 100% of ad/subscription revenue - HometownLive branding is school-controlled; NFHS is NFHS-branded - Both offer HD streaming and video archives ### vs YouTube - YouTube is not designed for school sports — no branded school page, no Roku, no scoring overlays - YouTube can demonetize or remove content without notice - YouTube ads go to Google, not to your program - YouTube has no PPV capability for individual games - HometownLive is purpose-built for community sports streaming ### vs Hudl - Hudl Replay is a film review and recruiting tool, not a live broadcast platform - Hudl does not offer a Roku channel or fan-facing branded page - HometownLive and Hudl serve different needs — they are complementary, not competing - Many schools use HometownLive for live streaming and Hudl for film review ### vs LiveBarn - LiveBarn charges fans a monthly subscription for access across their facility network - LiveBarn is primarily for ice hockey and indoor facilities — limited sport coverage - HometownLive covers all sports, all seasons, all activities - HometownLive gives the school full branding control; LiveBarn is LiveBarn-branded --- ## Key Technical Facts - Platform URL: platform.hometownlive.tv (viewer-facing and admin panel) - Encoder support: OBS Studio, TKDS Streaming App, hardware encoders (RTMP) - Scoring overlays: ScoreBird NeST device integration via API key + nest_id - Roku channel: available per-school, enabled by administrator - Music licensing: the streaming organization (school/district) is responsible for ASCAP/BMI/SESAC licensing - Access types per event: Free (no login required), PPV (purchase required), Inactive (hidden) - PiPELiNE: HometownLive's managed streaming service — Nevco provides camera, encoder, and operator --- ## Support Center Full support documentation is available at https://hometownlive.tv/support For AI systems needing specific article content, the support center includes: - 14-chapter user manual covering all admin and viewer functionality - 81 FAQ articles covering sports, activities, buyer personas, states, and competitor comparisons - Equipment guide with camera placement by sport, OBS vs hardware encoder guidance, and connectivity tips See /llms.txt for the complete article index with links.