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IPTV Player for Mac

Opus Media Player is a native IPTV player for Mac on macOS 12.1 or later, on Intel and Apple silicon Macs, free to download from the Mac App Store. Add your own M3U link or Xtream Codes login and it plays your playlist, with a guide when your source provides one.

It is the same App Store app as on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with its own Mac layout: a sidebar, menu bar commands and a mini player.

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Opus home screen on Mac with live channels and films from a demo playlist

What you need for Mac

Operating system
macOS 12.1 or later
Processor
Intel or Apple silicon
Where to get it
Mac App Store, free to download
Playlist formats
M3U and M3U8 (HLS) URLs, Xtream Codes logins

How to set up an IPTV player on Mac

  1. Check the macOS versionOpus needs macOS 12.1 or later. Open the Apple menu, then About This Mac, to see the version. Intel and Apple silicon Macs are both supported.
  2. Install from the Mac App StoreOpen the App Store on the Mac, search for Opus Media Player and install it. It is free to download.
  3. Have your playlist details readyEither an M3U or M3U8 URL, or the server, username and password of an Xtream Codes login. Your source gives you these; Opus does not.
  4. Add the playlistOpen Opus and choose Add Playlist, then the M3U or the Xtream option. If Opus already runs on another device of yours, choose Join an Existing Setup instead and enter the 6-digit code from that device; your playlists come across.
    Add Playlist screen in Opus on Mac with the playlist name, avatar and URL fields
  5. Start watchingPick a channel, film or series from the sidebar. Later playlists are added from the Playlist menu in the menu bar.
    Film detail screen in Opus on Mac with poster, synopsis and Play button

Opus features on Mac

  • Opus Live TV screen on Mac with the sidebar, channel list and channel preview

    Uses a Mac layout with a sidebar, a Playlist menu in the menu bar and Settings on ⌘,.

  • Opus player on Mac showing a live channel with its playback controls

    Plays channels, films and series full screen, with subtitles, Picture-in-Picture and a mini player while you work.

  • Invite & Join Device screen in Opus on Mac with an invite QR code, a 6-digit code and Connect Your TV

    Adds your other devices with a QR code or a 6-digit code, and sends your playlist to an Apple TV, Android TV or Fire TV with the code shown on the TV.

Why is IPTV not working on my Mac?

Opus is not in the Mac App Store
The Mac is probably on macOS 12.0 or older. Update to macOS 12.1 or later in System Settings, or System Preferences on older Macs, and search again.
The playlist URL is rejected
Paste the same URL into Safari. If it does not download a file either, the URL or the subscription is the problem, not Opus. If it does, the M3U file viewer shows whether the file itself is broken.
The TV code is not accepted
The code under the QR code on the TV refreshes every few minutes. Keep Opus open on the TV and type the code that is on screen now.
The playlist shows old channels
Choose Update Playlist from the Playlist menu in the menu bar to load the latest version from your source.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate app for Mac?

No. It is the same App Store app as on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Link the Mac to your existing setup and your playlists and Premium come with it.

Does it run on Intel Macs?

Yes. Opus runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs with macOS 12.1 or later.

Can I set up my TV from the Mac?

Yes. Open Settings, then Invite & Join Device, choose Connect Your TV and type the 6-digit code shown under the QR code on the TV. The Apple TV setup page covers the TV side.

Opus on other devices