ChannelDeck for Mac

A front row seat.
On your desktop.

Bring your M3U playlists into a native Mac library. Browse the guide, keep a window open, or save an authorized programme for later.

Version 0.2.1 · Apple silicon · macOS 15 or later · testing prerelease

Signed and notarized.

The preview includes FFmpeg; Xcode and Homebrew are not required. Open the DMG, drag ChannelDeck into Applications, then open the app.

A Mac download installs the Mac app. Apple TV is a separate app.

ChannelDeck app icon

Find your next watch.

Search channels and programme listings, organize groups, and keep favorites close. Use your playlist’s XMLTV guide or opt into Open-EPG matching.

Give live TV some room.

Use the available rolling history to rewind. Keep playback nearby with Picture in Picture, or use AirPlay with compatible sources and receivers.

Keep a moment.

Record authorized content locally, including media already retained in the live window. Choose original video or a compatible rendition, and browse saved recordings in the app.

Your library stays local.

Source addresses are stored in Keychain and playlist caches are encrypted. Your providers still receive requests needed to load their streams, guides and images.

This is a preview release. Source compatibility, network conditions and available disk space affect playback and recording. Channels and subscriptions are not included. Read the release notes and known limits before installing.

Getting started and troubleshooting