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getNetworkTopology() Prebuilt Custom Returns the WebRTC connection topology currently in use for the call. All calls default to SFU topology, including 1:1 calls.

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Return value

Returns a Promise<{ topology: 'sfu' | 'peer' | 'none', error?: string }>:
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topology
string
The current connection topology:
  • 'sfu' — media is routed through Daily’s Selective Forwarding Units
  • 'peer' — media is sent directly between participants
  • 'none' — topology has not yet been determined or is not applicable (before WebRTC connections have been established or after leaving the call)
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error
string
Present only if an error occurred while determining the topology.

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Example

const { topology } = await call.getNetworkTopology();
console.log('Topology:', topology); // 'sfu'

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See also

Events

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