Playova guides
Install an IPTV player on your Mac
Playova for Mac is in the Mac App Store, and a direct download is still offered on this site. These steps take you from installation to your first channel.
In short
Playova for Mac plays the subscription you already have. You install it on your Mac, add the M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login your provider sent you, and Playova imports the channels, films, series and programme guide so you can browse them in a desktop library.
Install from the Mac App Store or choose a download
Open the Mac App Store, search for Playova and choose Get, or follow the Mac App Store link on the Mac page of this site. The store version runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs and updates through the store.
For the direct download instead, open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. A Chip entry, such as M1 or M3, means Apple silicon; a Processor entry naming Intel means the Intel download. The two are separate packages, so pick the one that matches.
Open the direct download the first time
Open the DMG and drag Playova into Applications, then open it from there. The current direct download is not signed with an Apple Developer ID or notarised by Apple, so macOS may block the first launch.
If macOS says it cannot verify the developer and you trust this download, open System Settings, then Privacy & Security, choose Open Anyway if it is offered, and confirm. If macOS says the app is damaged or contains malware, stop and contact support instead; do not work around that warning with a Terminal command.
Add your source
Open Sources and add an Xtream Codes login with the server address, user name and password, or paste an M3U playlist address. Let the first import finish; afterwards you browse from the saved catalogue and only playback needs the provider.
Trial and plans
The 14-day trial starts when you add your first source. After it, buy Basic or Plus inside Playova installed from the Mac App Store. A direct download opens with Plus bought in Playova on another device, signed in with the same Playova account. Device limits apply.
Questions and answers
Is Playova in the Mac App Store?
Yes. Playova is in the Mac App Store, and the direct download is still offered on this site.
Which download do I need?
The Mac App Store version runs on both. For the direct download, choose Apple silicon for a Mac with an M-series chip and Intel for a Mac with an Intel processor.
Can I install it with Homebrew?
Yes. The Mac page has the Homebrew command. The cask removes the quarantine flag; that changes a macOS check and does not mean Apple has approved the app.