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title: Streaming using ZEN Master
slug: how-to-guides/streaming-using-zen-master
createdAt: 2026-04-21T00:34:02.425Z
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Zixi On Air Pro is a mobile contribution solution that allows you to stream video from your Apple device (iPhone, iPad) or Android device (mobile phone, tablet) to a Zixi Broadcaster by creating a new **OnAir Source** in **ZEN Master** and linking it to your device.

## Workflow

- Create an OnAir Source
- Add a New Connection
- Start Streaming

## Create an OnAir Source

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In a web browser, navigate to [https://.zen.zixi.com](https://\{youraccount}.zen.zixi.com)
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In the left navigation, select **Sources**.
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Select **+Add**.
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Select **Zixi**.
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Enter the following:

- **Name** – Enter a unique name for the Source
- **Tags** - Add Tags to control access to this Source
- **Mode** – Leave this as **Push**
- **Application** – Select **OnAir**
- **Ingest Cluster** – Select from the drop-down list one of the available Ingest Clusters as the destination for the Source.
- **Target Broadcaster** – Select a specific Broadcaster to be used OR specify your preference for using primary vs. backup Broadcasters, options are: Prefer Primary Broadcasters, Primary Broadcasters only, Backup Broadcasters only or Prefer Backup Broadcasters.
- **Source Password** – Optional: Add a password to use with the On Air app

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For information about the other fields for this Source, see [Adding a Zixi Source – OnAir](docId\:n4zdGFRpvVE3Kn4ek0z82).
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Select **Save** to create the Source.
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Once you have created the Source, find it in the display list select it and In the top right “kebab” icon, select **Config**.
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Enter an email address to send the Source configuration to your Apple or Android device.
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Click outside the input area and click **Send**.

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Close the **Configuration** window.
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## Add a New Connection

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Return to your Apple or Android device.
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Open the email from **[mcr@zixi.com ](mailto\:mcr@zixi.com)**or [notifications@zen.zixi.com](mailto\:notifications@zen.zixi.com)
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In the email, click the **Open in OnAir Pro** button.

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Once you tap the button, you will be directed to a Zixi landing page, where you can either open the OnAir Pro app or get the app from the App Store.

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In the OnAir Pro app, go to **Settings > Connections,** tap **+** and fill in the following fields:

- **Stream ID**
- **Host**
- **Port** – You can use either:
  - **2088** – Non-encrypted
  - **7088** – Protected by DTLS
- **Password** (If you entered one)
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Enter the following:

- **Name** – Connection name
- **Ignore DTLS Certificate Errors** – Turn on to enable
  - Required with port 7088 and a fully qualified domain name
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Tap **Add**.

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## Start Streaming

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In the On Air Pro app, navigate back to the camera.
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Tap the red (record) button to start streaming.
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In ZEN Master, you should now see your stream details.

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