To start an app successfully, there must be enough available licenses (on the HOME system). The licenses are only required when an app is operational, and are independent of the app server(s).

In most cases, but not all, the licensing can be achieved using perpetual licenses (of a certain type) OR an equivalent amount of credits. More information about which licenses are, and are not, supported by the Lawo Flex licensing model can be found in HOME Apps - Available License Options.

This topic provides information that is specific to this app.

How many licenses do I need?

The total licensing requirement for a HOME Stream Transcoder is dependent on the app's configuration. i.e. the number and type of I/O (signal streams).

As a minimum, the following licenses are required:

  • 1x HOME Pass (included) - permits the configuration and control of the app from HOME.
  • 1x Input* - defines the app's input receiver (RX 1) to stream signals to the app.
  • 1x Stream Transcoder - runs the basic functionality of the app.
  • 1x Output* - defines the app's output sender (TX 1) to stream signals from the app.

*The Input and Output licenses come in different types to support a variety of signal streaming formats: SMPTE 2110-20 (uncompressed), SMPTE 2110-22 (JPEG-XS), etc.

Important: Some of the Input and Output licenses are supported by perpetual licenses only, and cannot be enabled using credits. To check which options are supported by Lawo Flex, please refer to HOME Apps - Available License Options.

All HOME Apps systems are delivered with enough HOME Pass perpetual licenses to run the individual app instances and app server(s). This means that the HOME Pass for an app is usually fulfilled by one of the included perpetual licenses. A HOME Pass can also be achieved using credits if, for example, the HOME Pass perpetual licenses are assigned elsewhere or the app's License Type is set to credits.

Add-on Licenses

For a HOME Stream Transcoder, there are no optional add-on licenses (in the current release).

How to check the licensing requirements

The exact number of licenses required to run any particular app instance can be checked from the app's 'Device → General' settings page or from the 'Start App' dialog. Both methods are described here.

How to change the license type

By default, when an app is created, its License Type is set to Auto. This means that HOME allocates all available perpetual licenses first, and then tops up using credits. If you wish to use only perpetual licenses, or only credits, then this can be done by changing the License Type of the app.

Ordering Information

Perpetual licenses can be ordered using the part numbers listed in the Available License Options table.

If credits are to be used, then a sufficient amount of credits must be assigned (to HOME) from an active Lawo Flex subscription (using the Lawo Licensing portal at my.lawo.com).

In each case, the licenses are only required when the user starts an app. Licenses are not required for apps that are configured but inactive.

Further Information

For more information about the licensing of all app types, please see HOME Apps - Licensing.