Air Video Server HD
Air Video Server HD is a Mac-based media streaming server that lets users stream videos, music, and photos from their computer to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV over WiFi or the internet. The app transcodes video on-the-fly to match device capabilities, supports multiple subtitle formats, 1080p HD streaming, surround sound, and AirPlay playback. Users can set up multiple user accounts with secure access, download videos for offline viewing, and manage a library with search and playback history. It is designed for people who want to access their home video collection on iOS devices without pre-converting or transferring files.
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1 suggestionAir Video Server HD shipped a native Apple Silicon build starting in version 2.3.4, but according to the search results and user reviews, this native version requires macOS 11 or later and explicitly specifies "a Mac with Apple M1 chip" — meaning it is not available for Intel-based Macs at all, only for those running Apple Silicon. The older Intel-compatible versions (such as 2.3.0-beta1u1) are still available, but the development team appears to have moved forward with Apple Silicon only and no longer maintains Intel compatibility in new releases. If you are on an Intel Mac, you cannot upgrade to the latest version with Apple Silicon native support. Your current Intel build will continue to run under Rosetta 2 until Apple removes it in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point the app will stop launching entirely. If you have an Apple Silicon Mac, you should update to version 2.3.4 or later from the Mac App Store. If you are on Intel and rely on Air Video Server HD, contact the developer to ask whether they plan to restore Intel support, or begin exploring alternative media streaming solutions that run natively on Apple Silicon — Plex Media Server, Jellyfin, or Emby are all viable cross-platform alternatives that support both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
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