# finessTV Client — Watch TV live tv stream > Stream live TV and archived movies from a Mac server to client devices. (iPhone/iPad app by FINESS UG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finesstv-client/id1204749466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FINESS UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/389343738) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-08-26 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finesstv-client/id1204749466/reviews.md ## What is finessTV Client? finessTV Client plays the live tv stream of a TV receiver or a selected archive movie. Clients can easily and privately connect to the server from outside the local WiFi and friends can be invited to share television and archived movies. As a requirement, the "finessTV Server" has to be started on the Mac. The client can access the server within the local network or outside the local network (after entering a server address and port in the preferences). After the successful connection, the available channels are displayed on the left and the current live tv stream is displayed on the right. Selecting a channel will change the channel in the TV receiver and, as soon as the new stream data is available, the live stream will be switched. Because multiple clients can be connected to the server, the channel is also switched if the channel is switched on another client. Due to the system requirements, the live stream is delayed (ca.10-15 seconds) and the switch takes several seconds (ca. 20). Furthermore the archive can be selected to watch a recorded movie on a client. Other clients can continue to watch the live stream or select and watch an archive movie as well. finessTV supports EPG based on a web page url (see Preferences; only available on iPad), broadcast data or XMLTV setup in the server. Links to the required hardware (EyeTV or a Sat IP compatible TV receiver) and applications (VLC, finessTV Server) on Mac running macOS 10.11 or newer can be found at the support web page. And at "Tips & Tricks" additional help can be found. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us. This app is not affiliated with Fritz!Box, Geniatech or VideoLAN non-profit organization. EyeTV is a trademark of Geniatech, Fritz!Box is a trademark of AVM Computersysteme Vertriebs GmbH and VLC is a trademark of VideoLAN non-profit organization. ## Key features - Live TV streaming - Archive movie playback - Remote server connection - Friend sharing - EPG support - Multi-client support ## Frequently asked questions about finessTV Client ### What is finessTV Client? finessTV Client is an application that allows you to watch live TV streams and archived movies from a compatible TV receiver connected to a "finessTV Server" running on your Mac. It supports streaming to various Apple devices. ### How do I set up finessTV Client? You need to have the "finessTV Server" application running on a Mac (macOS 10.11 or newer). The client can then connect to this server either within your local network or remotely by entering the server's address and port in the client's preferences. ### Can I watch TV with friends using finessTV Client? Yes, finessTV Client allows you to invite friends to privately connect to your server and share television and archived movies. Multiple clients can connect simultaneously. ### Is finessTV Client free to use? No, finessTV Client is a paid application. It is priced at $1.99 and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices does finessTV Client support? finessTV Client is available for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The "finessTV Server" requires macOS 10.11 or newer. ### Does finessTV Client have ads? No, finessTV Client does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free viewing experience. ### How often is finessTV Client updated? The application was last updated on February 8, 2023, with version 1.6.2. Information on update frequency is not explicitly provided, but the developer offers support for questions and suggestions. ### What is the user rating for finessTV Client? finessTV Client has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a very low user satisfaction based on the available data. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.6.2 — 2023-02-08 Adaptions ### 1.6.1 — 2019-10-23 iOS 13 adaptions (dark mode support) ### 1.6 — 2018-04-18 1.) Compatibility to the new finessTV Server ST (access to Sat IP TV receivers like Fritz!Box Cable Router or FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB‑C) 2.) 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