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Playova for MacEarly access download for Mac

IPTV player for Mac

Pick up where you left off.Whenever you want.

Your channels, movies and series. More ways to watch, save and pick up where you left off on your Mac.

Our App Store submission is in review. Direct early access downloads are available.

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Your viewing setup, on your Mac.

Bring your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes source to a desktop library on your Mac. Browse your channels, movies and series, then pick up where you left off.

Choose a download for Apple silicon or Intel. These early access packages are available directly while our App Store submission is in review. Playova supplies no channels or IPTV subscription.

Your source. Your way to watch.

From live TV to your personal library, make viewing work your way.

01 / 17Live rewind

Pause.Rewind.Resume.

Return to moments you missed in the saved live buffer.

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02 / 17Scheduled recording

Choose.Schedule.Watch later.

Choose a programme from the guide. Set its start time and duration.

For recording, Playova must stay open and your Mac must stay awake, online and have enough free disk space.

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03 / 17Offline viewing

Download a movie.Save episodes.Watch offline.

Download movies and episodes from your own source and watch without internet.

Offline viewing requires a completed download and enough disk space.

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04 / 17Pick up where you left off

Take a break.Come back.Carry on.

Pause on one device and pick up on another. Sync your movie and episode progress with Plus.

Plus · Sync

Requires Plus, the same Playova account and source, a matching profile, and sync enabled. Sync requires internet.

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05 / 17Audio and subtitles

Audio. Subtitles.Choose once.Playova remembers.

Original audio, your preferred subtitles. Start your films and series with the languages you choose.

Language preferences are saved in your profile. Automatic selection depends on the tracks available in each title.

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06 / 17Programme guide

What’s on?What’s next?At a glance.

See channel schedules together and open programme details.

Programme guide information depends on the source you add.

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07 / 17Movies and series

Your movies.Your series.One place.

Find movies and series from your own source using posters, categories and search.

The titles shown are demo content. Playova does not supply movies, series or channel subscriptions.

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08 / 17Search, filter and sort

Filter movies by genre, year and rating. Sort your movie library by rating, name or date added.

Ratings and other filter information depend on the source you add.

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09 / 17Favorite channels

Your channels.Your favorites.One list.

Save the channels you like as favorites and find them in one list.

Favorites are shown for the selected profile and source.

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10 / 17Series and My List

Choose a series.Save the series.Browse episodes.

Add the whole series to My List. Browse its seasons and choose an episode to watch.

Series, seasons and episodes depend on the source you add.

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11 / 17Live recording

Start recording.Stop it.Watch later.

Record the live channel you are watching and open the recording later.

Recording requires Playova running, your Mac awake, a connection and enough disk space.

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12 / 17Picture in picture

Make it small.Get things done.Keep watching.

Watch your video in a separate small window while using your computer.

Video availability and playback depend on your own source.

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13 / 17Profiles and PIN

Choose a profile.Set a PIN.Protect access.

Create separate profiles and protect profile access with a PIN.

The PIN protects access to the selected profile.

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14 / 17Buffer options

Choose a buffer.Set the space.Stay in control.

Adjust preloading, pause buffering and live rewind options.

Buffer duration depends on stream bitrate and allocated storage.

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15 / 17Catch-up TV

Choose a programme.Go back.Watch again.

Open past programmes from channels that offer a provider archive.

Requires archive support from your provider; availability and history vary by channel.

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16 / 17Multiple sources

Add your sources.Manage in one place.Switch with ease.

Add multiple M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts. Switch between your sources.

You must supply your own source. Playova does not sell IPTV subscriptions.

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17 / 17IMDb and TMDB

See the details.Get curious.Explore.

Access IMDb and TMDB links from movie and series details.

External pages require internet; content and access depend on the respective site.

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Choose the right download for your Mac.

Apple silicon and Intel downloads are available. Compatibility with older macOS releases is still being verified.

  1. Choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. A Chip entry identifies Apple silicon; an Intel processor identifies the Intel download.
  2. Download the matching DMG, open it and drag Playova into Applications.
  3. Open Playova and add your own source. Your 14-day trial starts with the first source; watching requires paid Basic or Plus after the trial.

Early access download for Mac

Separate downloads for Apple silicon and Intel. Compatibility with older macOS releases is still being verified.

Our App Store submission is in review. Direct early access downloads are available.

BASIC / PLUS

Try it free for 14 days.

Your trial starts when you add your first source. After the trial, watching requires paid Basic or Plus. Local prices are shown in the app.

Before you start on Mac.

The current direct download is not signed with an Apple Developer ID or notarised by Apple. macOS may block its first launch. App Store review is separate from this download.

Open the DMG, drag Playova to Applications, then try opening it there. If macOS cannot verify the developer or check the app, and you trust this download, open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway, if offered, then confirm Open. This option may not be available for this package.

If macOS says the app is damaged, will damage your computer, or contains malware, stop and contact support. These warnings are different from an unverified developer; do not dismiss them with a Terminal command.

Apple’s instructions for opening apps safely ↗

Install with Homebrew

If Homebrew is already installed, run this command in Terminal. Otherwise, follow the official Homebrew installation instructions first. Homebrew ↗

brew install --cask playova-app/tap/playova

This cask chooses the package for your Mac and removes its quarantine attribute automatically. That changes a macOS security check; it does not mean Apple has approved or notarised the app. Review the cask before installing. Homebrew (GitHub) ↗

Is Playova available in the Mac App Store?

Our App Store submission is in review. Use the direct early access download for now.

Which Mac download should I choose?

Choose Apple silicon for an M-series Mac, or Intel for a Mac with an Intel processor. The downloads are separate packages.

Where can I buy Plus during early access?

The current purchase route requires a Windows PC and the Playova app from Microsoft Store. Sign in to Playova before buying Plus there, then use the same Playova account on your Mac and other supported devices. Device limits apply.

Can I schedule a recording and close my Mac?

Keep Playova open and your Mac awake, online and connected to writable storage. Closing the lid can put your Mac to sleep and interrupt a recording. Your provider must permit recording.