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    ApsaraVideo Live:Live stream playback

    Last Updated:Feb 05, 2026

    You can play a live stream using VLC media player, the ApsaraVideo Live demo, or the ApsaraVideo Player SDK. This topic describes how to use each method to play a video stream.

    Prerequisites

    Note

    If an exception occurs during stream ingest or playback, you can use the self-service troubleshooting tool to run a check. This tool can quickly diagnose common live playback issues and provide solutions. For more information, see Self-service troubleshooting.

    Use VLC media player to play a stream

    VLC media player supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This topic uses VLC for Windows version 3.0.16 as an example. Operations are similar for other versions and platforms. For more information about VLC, visit VLC media player.

    1. Download and install VLC media player. Download link: VLC media player.

    2. Run VLC media player.

    3. In the menu bar, choose Media > Open Network Stream....

    4. On the Network tab, enter the streaming URL. Example: rtmp://example.aliyundoc.com/app/stream?auth_key=1543300311-0-0-d47ce016332bf280cf275********.

    5. Click Play.

    Use the ApsaraVideo Live demo to play a stream

    1. Use a mobile device to scan the QR code and install the ApsaraVideo Live demo.

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      Note

      If you install the demo on an iOS device by scanning the QR code and receive an Untrusted Enterprise Developer message, go to Settings > General > Device Management. Find the Taobao profile and trust it.

    2. Run the ApsaraVideo Live demo.

    3. Select Live Playback.

    4. Enter the generated streaming URL. Example: rtmp://example.aliyundoc.com/app/stream?auth_key=1543300311-0-0-d47ce016332bf280cf275********.

    5. Click Start Playback to begin playing the stream on your mobile device.

    Use ApsaraVideo Player SDK to play a stream

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK is a cross-platform audio and video playback tool developed by Alibaba Cloud. The SDK is a sub-module of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK. The SDK allows you to play videos in live streaming scenarios and supports multiple platforms, such as the web, Android, iOS, Flutter, Windows, and macOS. The SDK provides features such as loop playback, definition switching, image ads, video ads, bullet comments, and subtitles. To try the SDK on the web, visit Feature Display.

    Playback procedure

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Android

    1. Integrate ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Android. For more information, see Integrate the SDK.

    2. Develop the player as needed and play the live stream. For more information, see Basic features.

      For more information about the advanced features for Android, see Advanced features. For the API reference, see API reference.

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK for iOS

    1. Integrate ApsaraVideo Player SDK for iOS. For more information, see Integrate the SDK.

    2. Develop the player as needed and play the live stream. For more information, see Basic features.

      For more information about the advanced features for iOS, see Advanced features. For the API reference, see API reference.

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Flutter

    1. Integrate ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Flutter. For more information, see Integrate the SDK.

    2. Develop the player as needed and play the live stream. For more information, see Basic features.

      For more information about the advanced features for Flutter, see Advanced features. For the API reference, see API reference.

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Web

    1. Integrate ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Web. For more information, see Quick integration.

    2. Develop the player as needed and play the live stream. For more information, see Basic features.

      For more information about the advanced features for Web, see Advanced features. For the API reference, see Aliplayer API reference.

    ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Windows

    Note

    To obtain ApsaraVideo Player SDK for Windows, contact your Alibaba Cloud business manager to request the download.

    References

    Why am I unable to play a video in ApsaraVideo Live after the ingest URL is generated?