How to stream audio from URL without downloading mp3 file on device

Question

How would I stream audio from a URL in Swift without downloading the mp3 file on the device? What do I need to import? Do I need certain libraries? Add anything to the info.plis

Answer 1

For online streaming you have to use AVFoundation framework.

var player: AVPlayer!

let url = URL.init(string: "https://www.soundhelix.com/examples/mp3/SoundHelix-Song-1.mp3")
player = AVPlayer.init(url: url!)

To play:

    player.play()

To pause:

    player.pause()