Detecting empty room recordings with Epiphan API and deleting schedules with the Panopto API

Brian Dyer

We have been working with Epiphan on a way to detect when an empty room is being recorded or prevent it from being recorded.

We are looking for a workaround for the confirmation process on Epiphan's side.

They thought it may be possible to use the Panopto API to delete an event in Panopto and then force a schedule sync on the Pearl Mini/Nexus. Is this possible to do?

If needed, I can add text from the conversation we've been having with Epiphan's support.

Adis Hrnjica

Hi Brian,

It's possible but with limitations:

• Public API for Session Deletion: DELETE /api/v1/sessions/{sessionId}
• This is a public API that you can use to delete sessions

What's Not Available:

• No direct API to force schedule sync on Epiphan devices
• Schedule sync happens automatically (every 1 hour max)

Proposed Workflow:

1. Detect empty room (using Epiphan's capabilities) is possible
2. Delete session via public API: DELETE /api/v1/sessions/{id}
3. Wait for auto-sync (1 hour max) OR restart Epiphan device (immediate)

So yes, you can use Panopto's public API to delete sessions, but expect up to 1-hour delay for Epiphan schedule sync unless you restart the device.

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Adis