What are my options for using Channels on macOS other than via the webrowser. I have setup the hdhomerun + channels dvr for a number of clients. One of the request is that they want to use their Mac desktops via a remote. I am cool with all the remote options ie flirc, but etc. But do I need to look at the hdhomerun app ?
The web client is your only option I think. Its also not really intended to be a viewing app and is more of an admin UI.
Yes understand thanks,
I would really like to see a MacOS version of Channels client app. I don't like the webclient - too much clicks.
Please bring a MacOS app to life, happy to pay for it. The HDHomeRun app is awful.
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The iPad app is available on the Mac App Store for users with Macs that have Apple processors. While not a true Mac app, it ought to fill that niche for users with compatible hardware.
I don’t have the M1 Mac.
Just to set expectations, the Devs have recently stated they have no plans to make clients for any additional platforms in the near future. I would venture to say that with the iPad app working on the M1 based Macs that are coming out, this makes it even less likely. It never hurts to ask, but I wanted to share the most recent statements on it.
Sorry to necro post / revive this very old thread...but, it is what came up under search for "MAC OS Client".
Just got me a M4 Mac Mini (Late 2024) open box deal at Best Buy
(to replace my 2017 Intel 13in MBP cause it no longer gets latest OS and i can't use some of the newer app versions etc.)
I can install the iOS Channels DVR app on it, and it works, but uses, of course, the MOBILE app UI. A pain to use on a large PC monitor or TV.
Any options to get the full Apple TV like UI for Channels? Its 2026 now.
M chip Macs are insanely capable machines compared to the older mobile chip the Apple TVs have.
(waiting for new Apple TV 4K to be released sometime this year too...)
EDIT: Really do not see why there can not be a Native MacOS app.
MacOS / iOS/tvOS, all pretty much near identical to each other.
I get no plans or desire to support very different platforms like Roku or Vizio or Samsung Tizen etc...
But this is APPLE, Its all one ecosystem. Channels focus always been Apple.
Mac computers are more popular and used over the TV streaming box.
At least since M chip models, you can use iOS apps...but literally all other competitor products to Channels have a native or far better Mac OS app.
Even just a more desktop friendly like UI, or one better suited for large screen tablet use, would be very much welcome.
No, there's no plans on making a native macOS client.