--- title: Streaming with Broadcaster Only slug: how-to-guides/streaming-with-broadcaster-only createdAt: 2026-04-21T14:26:23.124Z --- To stream from Zixi On Air Pro to your Broadcaster, you must first enable the Broadcaster to receive the input by creating a Push Input. :::hint{type="info"} You must have access to a running Zixi Broadcaster. If you are activating your Broadcaster for the first time, see [Installing Zixi Products](docId\:vr8wIZ4KSRwxSZ52Cx--w). ::: There are two options to stream to a stand-alone Broadcaster (both options use the Zixi protocol): - **Manual connection** **option** - you can manually create a Push Input on your Broadcaster in advance and then configure a Connection with the Input's details. - **Automatic connection** **option** - you can create a connection on the On Air Pro app with the details of the Broadcaster. When you start streaming using this connection, a Push Input is automatically created on the Broadcaster and will disappear once the stream is disconnected. This option requires enabling the **Allow automatic HTTP push input **setting. ## Manual Connection Option ### Step 1 - Add a Push Input to your Broadcaster ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open your Zixi Broadcaster. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the top navigation, select **Inputs**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On the Inputs screen, select **+ New Input**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/K_3uCngtgxMM2gxzzT1Ms_bxpush.jpg) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Stream ID** field, enter a name that you will use to identify the stream sent from your On Air Pro app. Make a note of the Stream ID (case sensitive), as you will enter this as the Stream ID in the app settings. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the stream type selection, select the **Push** radio button (default). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Stream Parameters** section, in the **Password** field, you can add a password for increased security. Make a note of the Password (case sensitive), as you will enter this as the Password in the app settings. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Configure additional settings as necessary. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **OK**. The new Input is added to the Zixi Broadcaster and now appears in the list of available streams on the **Inputs** screen. The **Status** should be Offline (blue). ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/k1jRR8e6g81MqXGPicWhj_bxpush2.jpg) ::: :::: ### Step 2 - Get the Broadcaster IP Address Get the public IP address for your Zixi Broadcaster, so you can use this to populate the **Host** field in the app, by doing one of the following: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem If you are running the Zixi Broadcaster from your local machine, run the following command: For Linux - `curl -4 ip.me` For Windows - go to `ip.me`. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If you are using a Broadcaster connected to ZEN Master, the IP is show on the Broadcaster page in the ribbon at the top of the Broadcaster page. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/dERF6grOpkTlcdZ0kFuBZ_broadcasteripaddress.png" size="50" isUploading="false" position="center" width="390" height="137" darkWidth="390" darkHeight="137" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ### Step 3 - Add a New Connection ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Apple or Android device, open the **Zixi On Air Pro** app. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the top left, tap the gear icon. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In **Settings**, tap **Connections**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the **+** icon to create a new connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the following information: - **Name** – Give the connection a name - **Stream ID** – Enter the same Stream ID you have configured on the Zixi Broadcaster (case sensitive). - **Host** – Enter the Public IP address for the Broadcaster (e.g. 172.217.22.14) - **Port** – Leave the default, or set the Broadcaster server port which allows push inputs: - **2088** – Non-encrypted - **7088** – Protected by DTLS - **Password –** Optional: Enter the password set on the Broadcaster Input - **Ignore DTLS Certificate Errors** – Turn on to enable - Required with port 7088 and fully qualified domain name ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Add** to create the connection. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/tyeUT_w1VzweNMwpZJWbZ_.blob) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Connections **screen, if you have multiple connections, long tap the newly created connection to set it as the default connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In **Audio Settings**, you may want to toggle **Stereo Mode** on. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/DC-m9Psds3waauK6QYSgm_.blob) ::: :::: ### Step 4 - Start Streaming 1. In the On Air Pro app, navigate back to the camera. 2. Press the red button to start streaming. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/G05quHfu1loSB12ye6zNW_.blob) 3. In Zixi Broadcaster, you should now see your new input. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/Yq-LBICroeTD8E07rWqT7_connectiontobx.png) ## Automatic Connection Option ### Step 1 - Enable the Allow automatic HTTP push input setting 1. On the Broadcaster, go to Settings > Live Protocols. 2. Enable the **Allow automatic HTTP push input **setting. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/5F8kakthKxQYrj2TEg7Z9_allowautopushinput.jpg" size="100" isUploading="false" position="center" width="1128" height="668" darkWidth="1128" darkHeight="668" showCaption="false" indent="1"} 3. Click **Apply**. ### Step 2 - Add a New Connection ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Apple or Android device, open the **Zixi On Air Pro** app. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the top left, tap the gear icon. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In **Settings**, tap **Connections**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the **+** icon to create a new connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the following information: - **Name** – Give the connection a name - **Stream ID** – Give the stream ID a name. This will be used to create a temporary input on your Broadcaster. (e.g. onair-app) - **Host** – Enter the Public IP address for the Broadcaster (e.g. 172.217.22.14) you will use to stream. - **Port** – Leave the default, or set the Broadcaster server port which allows push inputs: - **2088** – Non-encrypted - **7088** – Protected by DTLS - **Ignore DTLS Certificate Errors** – Turn on to enable - Required with port 7088 and fully qualified domain name ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Add** to create the connection. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/tyeUT_w1VzweNMwpZJWbZ_.blob) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Connections **screen, if you have multiple connections, long tap the newly created connection to set it as the default connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In **Audio Settings**, you may want to toggle **Stereo Mode** on. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/DC-m9Psds3waauK6QYSgm_.blob) ::: :::: ### Step 3 - Start Streaming 1. In the On Air Pro app, navigate back to the camera. 2. Press the red button to start streaming. 3. In Zixi Broadcaster, you should now see your new input. This input will disappear once the stream will stop. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/FrIz5zv57r70Clkl2ASxZ_adhocpush.jpg" size="100" isUploading="false" position="center" width="1139" height="311" darkWidth="1139" darkHeight="311" showCaption="false" indent="1"}