- OS X 10.4.11 or later (PPC), OS X 10.5.8 or later (Intel)
- Recommended QuickTime extensions: FlipForMac (WMV), Perian (AVI, DivX, MKV)
- DLNA / UPnP media server to access its media (videos and pictures)
- VLC to start EyeTV movies without EyeTV
- Miro to add video podcasts (RSS feeds)
- Apple Remote Control or NV Remote II app for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to use the media center optimally