- iPhone
- iPad
- Mac
- Public beta
A native video library and player for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Organize your own videos in one library and play them in HDR with smart subtitles. Supports CatPawOpen protocol data sources that you add yourself.
Free to try. Needs iOS or iPadOS 17, or macOS 15. Android is planned.
See it in action
A short demo of the app.
What you get
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Native on every Apple device
Built for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a native player that feels at home on each.
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HDR playback
HDR video passes through to your display on devices that support it, including files with dynamic HDR metadata.
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Smart subtitles and skip buttons
Plays embedded subtitles, including image-based PGS, and searches for subtitles online. Skip intros and outros with one tap.
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Made for everyday watching
Picture in Picture, AirPlay and resume where you left off. Optional iCloud sync for favorites and watch history.
How to join the beta
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Install TestFlight
TestFlight is Apple’s free app for trying beta apps. Get it from the App Store.
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Open the invite
Tap Join the public beta on this page, then tap Accept in TestFlight.
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Install Calyx TV
Tap Install. When a new build comes out, TestFlight can update it for you.
Quick answers
What is Calyx TV?
Calyx TV is a native video library and player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. You bring your own videos, and Calyx TV organizes them into one library and plays them with HDR, smart subtitles and a built-in native player. It is currently in public beta on TestFlight.
Is Calyx TV free?
Yes. The public beta is free to join and use through TestFlight, Apple’s app for testing beta software. A beta can have bugs, and each build stops working after 90 days, so keep TestFlight updated. Any future pricing will be announced here and in the Telegram community.
Where do my videos come from?
From you. Calyx TV does not provide, host or sell any videos. You play files from your own storage and from cloud drives you sign in to, and you can add your own data sources, including sources that use the CatPawOpen protocol. You are responsible for what you add, so only play content you have the right to watch.
Join the community
Get news about new builds, report problems and suggest features in the Calyx TV Telegram group.