Smart TVs
Samsung, LG, Sony, and other compatible TVs.
Local media server for Mac
Stream videos from your Mac to your Smart TV
Media Server Pro turns your Mac into a simple local media server for videos, music, and photos on Smart TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, VLC, Kodi, 8Player Pro, and other devices on your home network.
- Price
- $5.99
- Account
- Not required
- Network
- Local only
No accounts. No library server to manage. No cloud sync. Just choose a folder and stream over your local network.
The practical gap
Your TV can browse media servers. Your Mac needs a simple one.
Media Server Pro turns your Mac into a local media server. Modern Smart TVs, consoles, and media apps can discover it automatically, browse shared folders, and play supported files directly.
Folder basedAdd one media folder or several. Drag folders into the app when you want to share more.
Menu bar nativeRuns quietly in the background with a clear running indicator.
Troubleshooting built inVPN warnings, help pages, logs, and connected client visibility.
Real app screenshots
Small, native, and built for the one job.
Works with
Use the media player your device already has.
Consoles
Xbox and PlayStation media player apps on the same network.
VLC
Browse from VLC's Local Network view.
Kodi and 8Player Pro
Works with compatible apps that can browse network media servers.
Phones and tablets
Use compatible mobile media-player apps on Wi-Fi.
Mac-first homes
Keep the files on your Mac instead of moving them to a NAS.
Why not AirPlay or Plex?
Different jobs. Different amount of ceremony.
AirPlay
Great when your receiving device is AirPlay-friendly or you want mirroring. Less helpful when the TV or console expects a browsable media server.
Plex
Excellent for a managed library, metadata, remote access, and users. More setup than you need when you just want to stream a folder locally.
Media Server Pro
A focused local media server for Mac. Pick folders, start the server, and browse from devices already on the network.
Guides and comparisons
Setup help, troubleshooting, and clear alternatives.
FAQ
Common questions before you buy.
What does Media Server Pro do?
It turns your Mac into a local media server so compatible Smart TVs, consoles, VLC, Kodi, 8Player Pro, phones, and tablets can browse and stream videos, music, and photos from folders you choose.
Do I need an account?
No. Media Server Pro is local-network software. There are no accounts, subscriptions, or cloud library services to manage.
Which devices work with it?
Any compatible network media player can work, including many Smart TVs, Xbox and PlayStation media players, VLC, Kodi, 8Player Pro, and mobile media-player apps.
Why is my TV not finding the server?
Make sure both devices are on the same network, avoid guest Wi-Fi, allow incoming connections in macOS Firewall, and check whether a VPN is blocking local network discovery.
What version of macOS does it require?
Media Server Pro requires macOS 15.7 or later.
Does the app collect usage data?
No. We do not collect any usage data from Media Server Pro.
Simple local streaming
Choose a folder. Start the server. Watch from the couch.
No accounts, no remote library server, no cloud sync. Media Server Pro is built for local network streaming when you already have the files on your Mac.