How Resi handles peak viewership events without losing live stream quality

By Jonathan Louvis

It’s five minutes before your biggest live stream of the year. Your team is ready, your message is ready, and the audience is tuning in across the country.

You’ve done everything you can to prepare.

But then, the viewer count spikes. Hundreds, thousands—maybe tens of thousands—are watching. And in that exact moment, your stream buffers or crashes.

Sound familiar?

This is the reality for too many churches and organizations trying to stream during peak viewership hours. The audience is there. The content is solid. But the technology? It just can’t keep up.

The reality of streaming during peak viewership

Streaming isn’t a niche experience anymore. Whether people are watching a church service, a live concert, or their favorite original series, more viewers are tuning in than ever—on everything from Apple TV and Roku to smart TVs and phones.

As viewership data climbs and concurrent viewers surge, the cracks start to show. Lag. Buffering. Dropouts. And unfortunately, most streaming services just weren’t built to handle those sudden spikes.

If you’ve ever streamed a tv show only to have it freeze right at the good part, you know exactly what we’re talking about.

Resi was built to handle the pressure

Here’s where Resi is different. We weren’t designed to be just another streaming platform.

We were built for moments like these—where live stream quality can’t be optional.

At the heart of Resi’s platform is our Resilient Streaming Protocol (RSP), which works a little differently than what you’re probably used to. Instead of pushing video live in real-time and crossing your fingers, RSP builds a buffer before delivering your content. That means if the internet stutters—or thousands of people join all at once—your stream doesn’t even flinch.

It just plays. Smoothly. Consistently. Everywhere.

Whether your viewers are watching from a smart TV, a connected TV app, a browser, or on their phones, Resi keeps the experience seamless.

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Built for today’s viewer

Churches aren’t just streaming for people on laptops anymore. Your audience is everywhere—on Apple TV, Roku, mobile apps, and social media. They expect smooth playback, high-quality video, and the ability to rewatch when they want.

With Resi, you can meet them where they are.

And not only that—you can provide a better viewing experience than they’re getting from traditional cable TV or even some popular streaming platforms. Whether someone is catching your Sunday service live or watching the replay on Tuesday night, Resi’s system keeps the content crisp and uninterrupted.

The takeaway

If you’ve been frustrated by streaming services that can’t handle the pressure—or if you’ve lost viewers due to glitchy tech—Resi is worth a look.

You’ve worked too hard on your content to let poor stream quality steal the moment.

And your audience? They deserve better than buffering.

Let’s give them something they can count on.

Want help setting up a more reliable streaming solution?
Talk to our team and see how Resi can help you keep your streams flowing smoothly, even when the crowd shows up big.

Disclaimer: This content has been generated, at least in part, by artificial intelligence.

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Jonathan Louvis

Jon is the SEO Marketing Manager at Pushpay and Resi. Most recently, he worked as the Communications Director for his local church in Ohio. Having worked in the Church, he's able to bring a unique perspective to his role. When he's not busy creating content, you can find him spending time with his wife, son, and dog, or indulging his love of fantasy football. Jon holds a B.S in Marketing Management and an M.B.A from Western Governors University.

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