Setting Up Your MRSS Feed: A Complete Walkthrough

MRSS (Media RSS) feeds are the backbone of video distribution. They're how platforms like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, and major publishers receive and display your video content. Setting one up with VideoNest takes minutes, not days.

What Is an MRSS Feed?

An MRSS feed is a standardized XML format that describes your video content — titles, descriptions, thumbnails, video files, categories, and metadata. Distribution partners consume this feed to automatically pull in your latest content.

Watch the Full Tutorial

Watch: How to Set Up an MRSS Feed (3:40)

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Create your channel — log into VideoNest and create a new channel for your content
2. Upload your videos — drag and drop or bulk upload your video files
3. Configure feed settings — set your feed title, description, language, and category
4. Add metadata — ensure each video has a title, description, and thumbnail
5. Generate your feed URL — VideoNest automatically creates a compliant MRSS feed
6. Share with partners — send your feed URL to distribution platforms

Feed Analytics

Once your feed is live, VideoNest tracks every pull, every view, and every dollar earned. Check out our MRSS Feed Analytics demo to see the reporting dashboard in action.

Pro Tips

• Keep thumbnails high-resolution (1920×1080 minimum) for the best presentation on smart TVs
• Use consistent categories across your videos to help platforms organize your content
• Update video descriptions regularly — fresh metadata can improve discoverability

Start building your MRSS feed on VideoNest.