PLAYOVA / IPTV PLAYER
Playova guides for Mac
Install the early access download on your Mac, add your source and keep recordings running.
Looking for TiviMate on your computer? A desktop alternative
Many people search for TiviMate for Windows or TiviMate for Mac. TiviMate is built for Android TV devices, so on a computer people often try an Android emulator instead. Playova is an IPTV player made for the computer itself, with the same kind of live guide, catch-up and recording.
Install an IPTV player on your Mac
Playova for Mac is an early access download while our App Store submission is in review. These steps take you from choosing the right file to your first channel.
Record and schedule IPTV on your Mac
Playova on Mac records the channel you are watching or a programme you schedule from the guide. A recording only runs while the Mac is awake, so a few settings matter more than on a television.
Questions about Mac
macOS blocks Playova. What should I do?
macOS can block an app because of its signature, notarisation, quarantine status or a damaged download. A warning does not identify the cause by itself. Download the current installer from the official download page and contact support with the exact message if it still will not open.
Can I record live television?
Yes. Playova on Mac records the channel you are watching and schedules programmes. Keep Playova open and the Mac awake; closing a MacBook lid usually puts it to sleep and stops the recording.
What does it mean when a scheduled recording says it was missed?
Playova on Mac could not run the recording at the required time: the Mac may have been asleep, the lid closed, or Playova was not running. Keep it open and the Mac awake and online.
Can I download a film to watch offline?
Yes. Playova on Mac downloads compatible films and episodes to watch offline. HLS-only sources cannot be downloaded.
Is there picture-in-picture?
Yes. Playova on Mac plays in a small window on compatible playback paths.
Can I use the desktop app from the sofa?
Yes. Playova on Mac has a TV mode with larger controls and keyboard navigation.
How do I uninstall Playova?
To remove Playova from a Mac, drag it from Applications to the Bin. Your sources, saved passwords and history stay on the Mac; to remove them first, choose Delete all sources in Settings › Sources.
Can I buy a licence today?
During early access, buy Plus in Playova on Windows, Android or Fire TV, then sign in with the same Playova account on your Mac.