| This document refers to the Rich App Pages section of our Messages composer. |
This article will explain how to:
- Link to videos within the Message Composer.
- Use a supported video format.
The Airship Message Composer provides a video template you can use to insert a direct link to play back supported video content within your Rich Page (rich message).
Supported media types:
Both iOS and Android have different supported media types:
- iOS: iOS Video Technologies
- Android: Supported Media Formats
For example:
- .webm works on Android but not on iOS.
- Both Android and iOS support .mp4.
| If the type you choose is not supported on the devices you push to, it will show as an unplayable video. You must link directly to a hosted video file. A link to a web page where the video can be played will show as an unplayable video |
Exporting videos to support iOS:
For iOS devices, it is possible to use QuickTime X on a Mac to easily export a compatible video. Open your video file in QuickTime X then go to File > Export > iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV. This will give a video that is 100% compatible with iOS devices.
A note about YouTube videos:
If you want to use a YouTube embed, use the text template instead, incorporate the youtube.com provided embed code into an HTML file and use the Upload template. For example:
<body>
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v4IC7qaNr7I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</body>
Whichever direction you choose, it's best practice to test your rich pushes on in-house test devices. This way you can ensure the display is correct prior to sending to your general audience.