Zixi Streaming
Deliver fast, high-quality, fully scalable, secure video streams from Zixi Broadcaster, Zixi Zen Master or any live video from encoders that support Zixi with Red5.
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What is Zixi Streaming?
Zixi streaming is the process of delivering live video using the Zixi protocol, developed by Zixi, a company that provides software solutions for broadcast and live video workflows that deliver unmatched quality, reliability, and security at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to enable industry use cases for content owners, broadcasters, service providers, sports organizations, and OTT providers. The protocol ensures reliable, low-latency transport of high-quality video over any IP network with advanced error correction, encryption, and adaptive bitrate control.
Deliver Zixi Streaming with Red5
Live stream video, audio, and data using Zixi protocol with sub-250 ms latency to millions of viewers using Red5 Pro or Red5 Cloud.
Easy To Set Up and Use
Get started quickly with detailed documentation and step-by-step video tutorials that make setup and configuration simple.
Transparent and Flexible Pricing
Start streaming for free today with Red5 Cloud or Red5 Pro.
Hands-On Support
We reply to your support inquiries via email, through private dedicated channels in the Slack community for developers, and by phone.
Customers need sub-second latency that scales across many industries.
Live Auctions, Surveillance, Sports, Media, Online Gambling, Government, Interactive Shopping
Red5’s Zixi Server Features
Ultra-Low Latency
Deliver video, audio, or data with sub-250 millisecond latency across various devices, from smartphones to desktop browsers.
Scalability
Automatically scale from small deployments to global audiences based on demand.
Secure Streaming
Protect streams with AES-128/256 encryption.
Recording and VOD Capabilities
Record and store your live streams effortlessly for on-demand playback.
Compositing
Mix and arrange multiple video and audio feeds in real time using server-integrated mixers, choosing Brew for native performance or CEF for web-based flexibility.
Live Metadata Support
Send real-time metadata with your streams, including speaker names, song titles, scores, and captions, to power overlays, discovery, and interactive features.
Watermarking
Create a server-side watermarked stream to brand your content.
Server-Side Ad Insertion
Integrates with our patented SSAI technology for seamless monetization.
Analytics & Monitoring
Monitor your stream health, bitrate, frame rate, connection status, and latency with intuitive dashboards.
Closed Captioning
Enhance accessibility and engagement with real-time captions, ensuring your content reaches wider audiences anywhere, anytime.
Adaptive Bitrate
ABR adapts to network conditions and resends dropped packets for stable, high-quality audio and video even on congested networks.
Firewall-Friendly Connectivity
Simplify deployment with built-in NAT traversal and automatic handshake negotiation, enabling connections through most firewalls without manual configuration.
Codec and Format Agnostic
Use any codec or container format. Zixi transports the data without dictating encoding choices, giving you maximum flexibility.
Zixi Zen Master
Send video to and from Zixi Zen Master using the Zixi Protocol allowing you to view multiple streams at once in multi-view formats for monitoring purposes.
Network Resilience
Stream reliably across unpredictable public networks, mobile connections, and long-distance links using UDP-based transport optimized for real-world conditions.
How Red5 Zixi Streaming Works
FAQs
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What is Zixi streaming?
Zixi streaming is the process of delivering live video using the Zixi transport protocol, which enables reliable, ultra-low latency, and secure video delivery over IP networks.
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What is so special about Zixi protocol?
The Zixi protocol uses advanced error correction, congestion control, and adaptive bitrate technology to provide secure, resilient, and low-latency video transport over any IP network.
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How to start streaming with Zixi for free?
You can start streaming with Zixi right away using our fully managed, globally distributed streaming PaaS solution, Red5 Cloud. No credit card is required to sign up, and you’ll get 50 GB of streaming free each month. If you need more flexibility, you can also start a 30-day free trial with Red5 Pro to explore custom setups.
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How is Red5 Zixi streaming different from other solutions?
Red5 takes Zixi streaming further by integrating it with its Experience Delivery Network (XDN) architecture to eliminate location-based limits and ensure ultra-low, sub-250 latency delivery.
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What is Zixi streaming used for?
It’s used for sports and news broadcasting, live event production, and other use cases streaming over IP networks globally. Read this study to learn more.
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What codecs does Zixi support?
Zixi supports a wide range of video and audio codecs, including H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, AAC, or Opus, ensuring compatibility with most broadcast and OTT delivery systems.
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How to make a Zixi server?
You can easily create a free Zixi server using Red5 Cloud by watching this Youtube tutorial. If you prefer full control, Red5 Pro lets you build and deploy your own custom Zixi streaming infrastructure with a free 30-day trial.
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When did Red5 began partnering with Zixi?
Red5 announced its partnership with Zixi in 2023 and has since hosted joint webinars, participated in industry events, and developed streaming integrations together.
Start Streaming with Zixi Today!
Not sure what solution would solve your streaming challenges best?
Watch our Youtube video explaining the difference between Red5 Pro and Red5 Cloud, check out the product comparison page, or reach out to us to discuss your case.