macOS · checked on 2026-09-25
Megacubo for macOS — builds for Apple Silicon and Intel
On macOS, Megacubo is published as a build of the project, for Apple Silicon and for Intel. The app is not code signed, so on first launch the system warns that the developer could not be verified — the procedure to open an app like this is documented by Apple itself.
How to install
- Check your Mac's architecture — there are builds for Apple Silicon and for Intel; pick the file for your computer's architecture
- Download the build from the releases page — macOS builds are published in the project's releases; some versions may ship without a Mac build
- Open the app and confirm the launch — the app is not signed, so on first launch macOS warns that the developer could not be verified; Apple's support pages describe how to open an app like this
- Add your playlist — in the IPTV Lists shortcut, enter the URL or the M3U file of your channel playlist
Requirements
- Systems
- macOS on Apple Silicon (M1 and later) or Intel
- Code signing
- The app is not signed — the warning on first launch is expected
- Minimum
- 2 GB of RAM, 100 MB free and an internet connection
- Ideally
- 4 GB of RAM, 500 MB free
- Connection
- 5 Mbps is the recommended minimum for live streams
- Account
- Not required
The unidentified-developer warning is about code signing, not about what the app contains: the source code is public and can be audited — see the safety page.
What changes on macOS
Two builds
One for Apple Silicon and one for Intel — the right file depends on your Mac
No automatic updater
Updating is a new download from the releases page, as on Linux
Recording and schedules
On the desktop, recording streams and scheduling recordings saves the file locally
Miniplayer
The stream stays on top of your other windows, in its own strip of the screen
Recording, VOD downloads, schedules and casting to TV are part of the optional Premium license.
When Megacubo is not the best choice
- To open a video file on your computer — VLC is more direct and already runs on the Mac
- For a media centre with add-ons and a local library — Kodi is the best-known option; Megacubo is focused on live TV, radio and M3U playlists
The other platforms are in Platforms, with their own instructions for Windows, Linux and Android TV.
Frequently asked questions
Why does macOS warn that the developer could not be verified?
Because the app is not code signed with an Apple certificate. The warning is expected and the project documents it in its own release notes; the procedure to open an app from an unidentified developer is described in Apple's support pages.
Which build should I download, Apple Silicon or Intel?
The one for your Mac's architecture: Apple Silicon on Macs with an M-series chip (M1 and later) and Intel on earlier models.
Is Megacubo on the App Store?
No. The app is distributed outside the store, through the project's releases; there is no version on the App Store or on Google Play.