What Heukino does
- Bring your own playlists (M3U and Xtream) — you provide your legally sourced streams, Heukino plays them.
- Electronic program guide (EPG): see what's on and what's next.
- Favorites and “recently watched” — in sync on all devices via your private iCloud.
- Picture-in-picture and AirPlay for seamless viewing.
- AI-powered tidiness: large channel lists are sorted and grouped automatically — with the AI running entirely on your device.
Heukino does not provide any content or channels — it is a player for your own playlists.
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Mac
- Apple Vision Pro
One app, one purchase, every device — built natively with SwiftUI, no web wrapper. On Apple Vision Pro, Heukino runs as an iPad app in your space.
Looking ahead: a native visionOS version is planned for a future Heukino 2.0 — with multi-view as freely placeable windows in your room.
Privacy
Heukino works without accounts, without trackers, and without any servers of ours. Your playlists, favorites, and history stay with you — locally and in your private iCloud. The built-in AI also works exclusively on the device: no viewing habit ever leaves your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.
Now on the App Store
Heukino is available on the App Store — for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV; the Mac version is coming shortly. Free to download, with a 7-day free trial of Premium.
Download on the App Store Beta of upcoming features (TestFlight)Guides & legal
- Set up Threadfin, HDHomeRun & co. — your own TV signal on every Apple device (German).
- Legal & content policy — why Heukino is a player, not a service.
- Privacy policy — what Heukino does (not) store.
Support & contact
Questions, problems, or requests? Write to kontakt@scheunencode.de — every message is read and usually answered within 1–2 business days. From version 1.3 you can also reach us right from the app: Settings → "Send Feedback".
Frequently asked questions
- Heukino shows no channels. Heukino does not provide content itself. Under "Add playlist", enter the credentials from your provider (Xtream Player API or an M3U link) — you get those directly from your provider.
- "Password missing" after switching devices. For security reasons, passwords do not always travel via iCloud. Tap "Reconnect playlist" — server and username are pre-filled, only the password needs re-entering.
- My subscription works in another app but not here. Some providers only allow certain players. Pick the matching template under "User agent" when connecting.
- Restore Premium on a new device. Settings → Subscription → "Restore purchase" — one-time purchases and subscriptions come back via your App Store account.