Monitors multiple streams
Add your station streams and let Stream Watchdog check whether each one is reachable, active, and receiving data.
For internet streamers, LPFM operators and FM stations with streams
Your stream can’t tell you it’s down, but Stream Watchdog can.
Stream Watchdog runs from a separate computer and watches your audio streams around the clock. When a stream fails, goes silent, or stops responding, it sends an email alert so you can fix the problem before listeners disconnect.
Streams fail quietly. Listeners leave quickly.
Encoder crashes, dead air, internet hiccups, remote computers, and mystery outages can sit unnoticed for hours. Stream Watchdog is built to be your off-site listener with a clipboard and zero patience for streaming issues.
Email alerts when trouble hits
Get notified when a stream goes down or appears silent.
Local dashboard included
See uptime, checks, failures, recoveries, bytes received, last check time, and current health from the computer running the software.
Optional public status page
Upload the dashboard to your own website by FTP, giving you a live remote view from anywhere.
Important setup note
Run it on a separate internet connection.
For the best protection, Stream Watchdog should run on a different computer and internet connection than your streaming encoder. That way, it checks your stream the same way a listener would. If your main studio internet dies, your watchdog can still bark.
Recommended setup
- Designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Install Stream Watchdog on a separate Windows computer.
- A Gmail account with a Gmail App Password is required for email alerts. Learn how to set it up.
- Use a different internet connection when possible.
- Enter your stream URLs and email alert settings.
- Internal dashboard is included and you can also add FTP details for an online web dashboard.
Why I Built Stream Watchdog
Like many broadcasters, I've had those moments where everything looked fine from the studio, only to discover later that listeners had been hearing silence or couldn't connect at all. I searched for a simple, affordable solution designed specifically for broadcasters and couldn't find exactly what I needed, so I built it myself.
And yes, the dog in the logo is a real dog. He originally belonged to my mom. After she passed away, I adopted him and today he's the official Watchdog of my stations, and the inspiration behind Stream Watchdog itself.
Ryan James
President
KRYJ/KCGX
The Ranch/FX Radio
Live visibility
Who it’s for
FM radio stationsMonitor web streams, studio feeds, or backup streams.
Internet radio stationsKnow when your station disappears from the player.
Buy once. Install. Watch your streams.
Get Stream Watchdog for a one-time purchase. After checkout, you will receive the installer download link and your license key by email.
$49
One-time license
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Need Support?
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. You can text (480) 470-8980 or e-mail us.