Apple TV media streaming

Your Media Library. On Your TV.

Stream your own videos to Apple TV with HomeStream TV and HomeStream Server. Install the server on your computer, pair your Apple TV, and enjoy a clean big-screen experience built for your own media.

Download HomeStream Server How It Works

Works with Windows, macOS and Linux

HomeStream TV shown on a television screen

What it is

A simple way to watch your own media on Apple TV

HomeStream TV is built for people who want a straightforward way to watch their own video library on Apple TV. Pair the app with your HomeStream Server and enjoy a clean TV-friendly interface for browsing and playback.

Your own library

Add your video folders to HomeStream Server and keep your media under your control.

Quick pairing

Connect Apple TV to your server with a simple pairing code and clear setup flow.

Built for the sofa

Browse libraries, search items and play videos with an interface designed for the big screen.

How it works

Get started in minutes

Install the server, pair your Apple TV, then browse and play from your own library.

Install HomeStream Server

Set up HomeStream Server on your Windows, macOS or Linux computer and add the folder that contains your videos.

Pair your Apple TV

Open HomeStream TV on Apple TV and enter the pairing code shown by HomeStream Server.

Browse and play

Your libraries appear on Apple TV so you can browse, search and start watching from the comfort of your sofa.

See it in action

Designed for the big screen

HomeStream TV is designed to feel natural on Apple TV, with simple navigation, clean screens and easy playback controls.

HomeStream Server branding shown on a television screen — Startup screen

Search and item browsing screen — Search and browse

Player controls overlay on a video — Playback controls

Playback

Built for relaxed viewing

Pick a video, press play and enjoy a clean full-screen experience on Apple TV. HomeStream TV keeps the interface simple so the focus stays on your media.

Smooth TV-friendly playback
Clean on-screen controls
Resume where you left off
Audio and subtitle support

Full screen video playing in HomeStream TV

Playback controls visible in HomeStream TV

Server control

Your media stays under your control

HomeStream Server runs on your own computer and handles your libraries, pairing, media preparation and playback support, while the Apple TV app stays focused on browsing and watching.

Add and manage libraries
Scan your media collection
Prepare videos for Apple TV playback
See item status at a glance

Download

Download HomeStream Server

Choose the version that matches your computer, install the server, then pair HomeStream TV on your Apple TV.

Windows 64-bit

Install HomeStream Server on a 64-bit Windows PC and start adding your libraries.

Download for Windows

macOS Intel

Run HomeStream Server on Intel-based Macs and pair your Apple TV with your own library.

Download for Mac Intel

macOS Apple silicon

Run HomeStream Server on Apple silicon Macs and pair your Apple TV with your own library.

Download for Apple silicon

Linux 64-bit

Set up HomeStream Server on a 64-bit Linux system and keep your media server running your way.

Download for Linux