Streaming media has three characteristics.

The three characteristics of streaming media are continuity, real-time and timing.

Streaming media refers to the technology and process of compressing a series of media data, sending them in segments on the Internet, and transmitting audio and video on the Internet instantly for viewing. This technology enables data packets to be sent like water. If you don't use this technology, you must download the entire media file before using it.

Streaming can transmit real-time audio and video or movies pre-stored on the server. When the audience watches these audio and video files, these audio and video data will be played by special playback software immediately after being transmitted to the audience's computer.