The AirPlay browser
for your Mac.
Bring compatible web video to Apple TV and AirPlay TVs, or send audio to HomePod. AirWave Browser brings AirPlay and optional native media controls together with easy access to your saved pages.
Illustration of AirPlay controls. Actual websites and playback availability vary.
AirPlay and your favorite sites, in one Mac browser
A dedicated Mac browser for web video, music and easier access to playback controls.
AirPlay 2 Streaming
Choose an available AirPlay receiver for compatible media: video and audio to Apple TV or an AirPlay TV, and audio to HomePod or AirPlay speakers.
Reopen Closed Tabs
Closed a page by accident? Press Cmd+Shift+T to reopen a recently closed tab and get back to your content.
Native Media Controls
Switch to native video and audio controls when a website’s player gets in the way. Access playback options without installing an extension.
Per-Site Optimization
Dedicated media profiles for YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo and music sites help AirWave handle different web players. Playback and AirPlay availability vary by content.
Tabs & Bookmarks
Save favorite pages as bookmarks, open them from the homepage and organize your browsing across tabs.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Cmd+Shift+A opens AirPlay. Cmd+Shift+T reopens a closed tab. Keep common browsing actions close at hand.
Site profiles for your favorite web players
Built-in handling for these services. A site profile does not guarantee that every stream can play or use AirPlay.
AirWave also offers native controls for compatible HTML5 video and audio on other websites.
Check your content and AirPlay device
- Video to a TV: use Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible TV. HomePod and HomePod mini play audio only.
- Website support: sign-in, subscriptions, media format and the service’s playback restrictions still apply. Profiles help with the player; they do not remove those requirements.
- Protected content: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Prime Video protected playback is not supported in AirWave. AirWave offers an option to open these services in Safari.
How to AirPlay web video from your Mac
Connect your Mac and AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network before you start.
Open AirWave
Launch AirWave Browser on a Mac running macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Browse to Your Content
Open a website and start a compatible video or audio track. Enable native controls if you need additional playback options.
Click AirPlay
Use the AirPlay control or press Cmd+Shift+A, then choose an available receiver. Some sites and protected streams restrict AirPlay.
App Store Release
AirWave Browser is being prepared for the Mac App Store.
Foundation Special at launch. One-time purchase.
Regular price US $9.99. Regional prices may vary.
- AirPlay for compatible media
- Reopen recently closed tabs
- YouTube, Twitch, Spotify profiles
- Apple Music, Vimeo, SoundCloud
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Native media controls
Coming to the Mac App Store
AirWave Browser questions and answers
Why is the AirPlay button missing on a website?
A website may hide native media controls, use a custom player or restrict remote playback. AirWave offers native controls and site-specific handling to help with compatible media. If your device is missing, check that the Mac and receiver are on the same Wi-Fi network and AirPlay is enabled on the receiver. Protected or unsupported streams may still be unavailable.
Can I watch Netflix, Disney+, Hulu or Prime Video in AirWave?
Protected playback from these services is not supported in AirWave’s embedded browser. AirWave offers an option to open the service in Safari, where playback depends on the service and your account. AirWave does not remove DRM or guarantee that protected video can use AirPlay.
What macOS version do I need?
AirWave Browser requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. An AirPlay-compatible receiver is needed for streaming to another device. Media support also depends on your Mac, the website and the receiver.
How is AirWave different from Safari?
Safari already supports AirPlay for compatible web video. AirWave brings a dedicated streaming workflow, optional native media controls, keyboard shortcuts and profiles for specific web players. If Safari already works for your content, those additional controls are the main reason to consider AirWave.
Is AirWave Browser a subscription?
AirWave is a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store: US $3.99 for the Foundation Special at launch, with a regular price of US $9.99. Regional prices may vary. AirWave has no subscription; streaming services may require their own subscriptions.
Can I AirPlay to Apple TV, an AirPlay TV or HomePod?
Compatible video and audio can use Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible TV. HomePod, HomePod mini and AirPlay speakers receive audio. The receivers available to you depend on your network, device settings and the media you are playing.
Is Picture-in-Picture available in AirWave?
Picture-in-Picture is not a supported launch feature in the current tested Mac build. AirWave focuses on AirPlay for compatible media, native playback controls and easy access to saved pages.
Can I use AirWave for everyday browsing?
AirWave is built on WebKit and includes tabs, bookmarks and general web browsing. You can also keep it alongside your existing browser as a dedicated place for streaming.