# FLVPlayback ideal buffer time?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-ideal-buffer-time/248751>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [January 11, 2008, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-ideal-buffer-time/248751 "2008-01-11T09:14:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 11, 2008, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-ideal-buffer-time/248751/1 "2008-01-11T09:14:50Z")

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Hi, I’m wanted to know if there is any ideal value for the buffer time for a video streaming. What factors determine the video player’s buffertime so that the video plays soothly at the client end.

I’m using a buffer time of 6 sec.  
My video is expected to be between 1 - 7 min. and  
The player is be hosted on a public website,

which means the audience could be with varying internet bandwith. How do i know if 6 sec is perfect for my audiences or not.

Is there bright idea?