New Relic Documentation: Released Notes for Streaming Video and Ads

On April 22nd, the latest version of the Media Agent for Roku, v4.0.1, was released with some exciting new features and enhancements. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new:

New Event Types:
– VideoAction: This event type covers standard actions related to video playback and interaction.
– VideoErrorAction: Specifically tracks errors that occur during video playback for troubleshooting purposes.
– VideoAdAction: Designed for tracking actions related to video advertisements, offering better granularity and reporting.
– VideoCustomAction: A flexible event type for custom actions and interactions within video applications.
– ConnectedDeviceSystem: Monitors general system-level events.

Deprecations:
– RokuVideo: The RokuVideo event type has been deprecated. Users are advised to transition to the newer event types for enhanced tracking capabilities.
– RokuSystem: The RokuSystem event type has also been deprecated. Users should shift to newer event types for better tracking specificity.

New Attributes:
A set of new attributes has been introduced to enhance data tracking and analytics, providing additional context and details for the new event types.

Impact & Actions Required:
– Users currently tracking RokuVideo events need to adapt their implementations to use the newly introduced event types for improved tracking.
– Integrators should update their systems to leverage the new attributes for richer context and detail in event tracking.
– It’s recommended to test the implementation of new attributes and event types to ensure compatibility and accurate data transmission.

For more information on implementing these changes, refer to the updated documentation and integration guides provided. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the support team.

Stay updated and make the most of these enhancements for a better streaming experience with Roku!