How do I record IPTV on a Mac?
With Tuner Plus you record shows right on your Mac: choose a show in the guide and select Record – a single show, a whole series or by keyword. The Mac shares its recordings on your home network; iPhone, iPad and Apple TV find it automatically and pair once with a six-digit code. Nothing goes through a cloud.
What you need
- Mac with macOS 14 or later and Tuner Plus
- Enough free storage
- For other devices: the same Wi-Fi
Step by step
Pick a show
Open the guide on your Mac and choose a show.
Schedule the recording
Choose Record, Record Series or set up a keyword recording. Padding before and after can be adjusted.
Watch on other devices
On iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, “Recordings on <Mac>” appears in the library. Confirm the code the first time.
Watch
You can watch recordings in progress from the beginning.
Good to know
- The Mac must be on and awake to record.
- Your provider counts a recording as a connection.
Why Tuner
Native on every Apple device
One SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac – with Picture in Picture, AirPlay, widgets and focus navigation on Apple TV.
Stream Shield and Best source
A buffer with automatic reconnect absorbs short drop-outs. With Tuner Plus, duplicate channels (FHD, 4K, backup) become one row and Tuner recommends the most reliable one.
Sport mode
Matches recognised in your guide and bundled, with countdown and estimated match minute – for football, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Formula 1, tennis and golf.
Live stills and From the start
Current pictures from the live programme if you want them; restart running shows when your provider offers catch-up.
No account, no tracking
No Tuner account, no analytics, no ads. Credentials stay in the Keychain, sync runs through your iCloud.
Pay once if you like
Tuner is free; Tuner Plus comes monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase – with Family Sharing.
FAQ
Can I record on iPhone too?
Yes, with Tuner Plus every device can record itself. The Mac works well as a fixed hub with lots of storage.
Are recordings uploaded to a cloud?
No. Recordings stay on the device or your home network.