Great lightweight alternatives for Windows and Mac respectively. 🌐 Web Browsers
The "Swiss Army Knife." Go to Media > Open Network Stream and paste the URL.
If you are testing a stream, these libraries are the industry standard: Highly customizable web player. Hls.js: A JavaScript library that implements an HLS client. Do you have a specific URL you are trying to play, or
Install an extension like "Native HLS Playback" or use a web-based tester like HLSPlayer.net .