Glossary
What Is HLS?
HLS is the way most platforms send a stream to viewers’ devices in small pieces, which is why streams can lag behind you.
The short answer
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) cuts the stream into short pieces that viewers download. It adds some delay, which is why viewers see you a few seconds late.
How to do it in Streamdzy
- Read the definition, then find the same word in Streamdzy: under Settings, in the scene, or on the Go live screen.
- Try it in a short test recording or a private stream, so the word means something you have seen.
- Read the feature page for it to see the settings, then set it up for your show.
- Check the pricing page for how use is counted. Every feature is free.
What to know first
Definitions are general; platforms and tools set their own limits and names, so check each platform’s guidance when a number matters to your show.
Questions
Why are viewers a few seconds behind?
The platform delivers the stream in pieces, which adds delay. This is normal.
Want all of this in one app?
Streamdzy is a free streaming and recording app for Windows: several cameras, your phone as a camera, going live to many places at once, and recording first so a bad connection never costs you the show.