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title: ZEC Adaptive Groups
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/zec-adaptive-groups
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T18:59:27.209Z
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ZEC features the ability to create multiple bitrate profiles for a single input stream and set it as an adaptive group that can be used by a supporting client. The client will automatically switch between the various bitrate profiles of the stream according to the network conditions during playbac

After creating a group with different bitrates you can test them all out by [Playing Input Streams with Players](docId\:BRKvZmgAzGbGUkOLERT25)  (via the  Actions menu).

You can optionally create adaptive group templates that will automatically group streams in adaptive groups instead of defining groups in advance.

- [ZEC Creating New Adaptive Groups](docId\:L_keZVkBL-HeNWzbsmMAA) 
- [ZEC Adding Streams to Existing Adaptive Groups](docId\:jpX_qH0q6SEoK-DHdxTTj) 
- [ZEC Adaptive Groups Templates](docId\:vEwxngmHpBHiIjzUB3ap-) 
- [ZEC Performing Actions on Adaptive Groups](docId\:OAtWGv_Ezr8hN9l6qOVXD)