What matters

  • Native macOS app that lives quietly in the menu bar.
  • Streams videos, music, and photos over your home network.
  • Works with compatible media players without accounts, cloud sync, or a library server to manage.

How to use it

  1. Install Media Server Pro from the Mac App Store.
  2. Open the app and add the folders that contain your movies, music, or photos.
  3. Click Start Server.
  4. Open your TV, VLC, Kodi, 8Player Pro, Xbox, or PlayStation media player and look for Media Server Pro.

FAQ

Does macOS include a media server for Smart TVs?

macOS includes useful sharing and AirPlay features, but it does not provide a plain built-in media server for most non-Apple TVs and consoles. Media Server Pro is built for that local-network job.

Does it transcode video?

Media Server Pro focuses on serving the files you already have. Playback format support depends on the device or media player receiving the stream.

Can I share more than one folder?

Yes. You can add multiple media directories and the app will preserve them between launches.