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title: ZEC Play HLS
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/zec-play-hls
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T19:56:53.871Z
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ZEC can generate links to play the Adaptive Group stream in HLS format over HTTP, UDP, or Multicast (requires Multicast enabled). 

**To Play HLS:**

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In the ZEC **Adaptive Groups** page, click the desired adaptive group that you want to playback.
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Click the **Action** button on the selected row and then click **Play HLS**.
The following window is displayed:

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Do one of the following:

- **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 **UDP**. 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 Multicast** - streams the adaptive stream over **UDP**. 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. 
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Copy the link that is generated at the bottom of the window and paste it into a player/browser for playback.
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Click **Close** when finished. 
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