Zixi Broadcaster can generate links to play the Adaptive Group stream in HLS format over HTTP, UDP, and Multicastor Multicast (requires Multicast enabled).
To Play HLS:
- In the Zixi Broadcaster Adaptive Groups page, click the desired adaptive group that you want to playback.
- Click the
button on the selected row and then click Play DashHLS.
The following window is displayed:
- Do one of the following:
- If you have a locally installed MPEG DASH compatible player - click the link to stream the data to your player. HLS over HTTP - streams the adaptive stream over HTTP. Select Live to stream a live stream or select DVR to select a recorded stream. To stream from an encrypted HTTPS link, select the HTTPS checkbox. To stream from a secondary/backup server, select the HTTP Fallback checkbox.
- HLS over UDP - streams the adaptive stream over HTTP. Select Live to stream a live stream or select DVR to select a recorded stream. To stream from an encrypted HTTPS link, select the HTTPS checkbox. To stream from a secondary/backup server, select the HTTP Fallback checkbox
- If you DO NOT have a player - click Play from server. The stream will open in a web-based player.
- Click Close when finished.
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