Watching TV on a Mac is no longer a problem. The options for this vary depending on the type of TV content you want to watch.
TV am Mac with Streaming Services
Streaming services are probably the easiest way to watch TV on your Mac. A cable or DVB-T is no longer necessary these days, as many TV channels and streaming platforms offer apps or web versions that you can use directly on your Mac.
- TV station media libraries: Many public and private television broadcasters offer free streaming content through their media libraries. The ARD and ZDF media libraries are free and allow you to access the program from a Mac.RTL offers a paid subscription for live streaming (RTL+) and you can enjoy ProSieben on your laptop with Joyn.
- Live TV via streaming services: A popular service that offers you live TV from many channels is Zattoo. It's free to use, but there are also premium subscriptions for more channels and HD quality. Smart HD is available here for 6.49 euros per month. Waipu.tv is also a similar service to Zattoo, which streams a variety of channels live.
- The Streaming Platform: Popular platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV+ offer series, films and documentaries. Live television is not possible here, but you can choose from a wide range of entertainment. For example, you can stream the most popular series on your laptop.
TV provider apps or websites
If you have a subscription to a TV provider such as Sky, MagentaTV (Telekom), Vodafone GigaTV or o2 TV, there is another option for watching TV on your Mac. Because you can use their apps or websites to watch content on Mac.
- Sky Go: If you have a Sky subscription, you can access the offer directly from your laptop. Whether it's a football game or a movie night: you can either watch TV directly in your browser or download the app.
- MagentaTV: Telekom customers can watch live television via MagentaTV. The offer is one of the largest for watching TV on the Mac, because it gives you access to up to 180 TV channels. Much of it gives you the HD quality experience. RTL+ is also included.
- Vodafone GigaTV: With a GigaTV subscription you can also watch TV on your Mac by logging in via the browser or app.