I have spent all morning looking how to stream Live TV to my iMac so when not using it as a computer I can use it as TV, I didn’t want to spend any money so my search was pretty difficult. I came across various different software such as eyeTV and MediaCentral, but unfortunately these all required either USB aerials and also for me to purchase the software.
I searched the web to try and find plugins for Front Row to integrate YouTubeYouTube
, BBC iPlayer, 4oD and all of the usual catchup TV channels as an alternative to live streaming, my search was unsuccessful and just found various forums of everyone wanting to do the same.
I then came across Plex for Mac OS X, one word describes this software, PHENOMENAL!
It’s very similar to Front Row, Act’s like Front Row and is better than Front Row! This piece of software does everything you could want from a Media Server plus much more. Here is a few things that it allows me to do:
- Stream AVI files
- Stream MP3 files
- Allows me to Browse my TB HD over Airport Extreme to access my media
- Browse my Photos
- Browse iTunes Media
- Stream Media from BBC iPlayer
- Stream Media from 4oD
- Stream Media from HULUHulu
(Although not available in the UK) - Stream from YouTube
- Stream from Google Videos
- Watch free South Park Videos
It does so much more, tons of streamable media over the internet you can add from the built in App StoreApp Store
. The App store is an amazing place and allows you to browse lots and lots of different streaming channels and allows you to integrate them all within Plex.
Why do you need to turn your Mac into a TV when there are so many Streaming channels available, with TV choice right at your footstep, the only thing that could make this application better for my is if they add the ITV player to the App Store! I will be keeping a close eye on the App Store to see if it is added!
Certainly 12/10 if I could rate this app!
Give it a try and let me know what you think!!
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