How to Install Lemon TV

Detailed step-by-step instructions for getting our open-source, ad-free video player running on your operating system.

Windows Setup Guide

  1. 1.

    Download the installer

    Navigate to our Windows download page and download the latest `.exe` installer.

  2. 2.

    Run the executable

    Locate `Lemon.TV_x64-setup.exe` in your Downloads folder and double click it. If Windows SmartScreen prompts "Windows protected your PC", click "More info" and then "Run anyway".

  3. 3.

    Finish installation

    Follow the installation wizard. Once complete, you'll find Lemon TV in your Start Menu.

macOS Setup Guide

  1. 1.

    Choose your architecture

    Go to the macOS download page. Select `aarch64` for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or `x64` for Intel Macs.

  2. 2.

    Extract the app

    Double click the downloaded `.tar.gz` file. The Archive Utility will extract it and produce `Lemon TV.app`.

  3. 3.

    Move to Applications

    Drag `Lemon TV.app` into your Applications folder.

  4. 4.

    Bypass Gatekeeper

    Because it's downloaded from the internet, you may need to Right-Click the app in Finder and select "Open" the very first time instead of double-clicking.

Linux Setup Guide (AppImage)

  1. 1.

    Download the AppImage

    Head to the Linux download page and save the `.AppImage` file.

  2. 2.

    Make it executable

    Open your terminal and run:
    chmod +x Lemon.TV_*_amd64.AppImage

  3. 3.

    Run the app

    Execute the file directly from the terminal or double click it in your file manager.

Android Setup Guide (APK)

  1. 1.

    Download the APK

    Open this website on your mobile device, go to the Android download page, and tap download.

  2. 2.

    Grant install permissions

    When opening the APK, Android will warn you about installing unknown apps. Go to Settings and enable "Allow from this source" for your browser.

  3. 3.

    Install

    Go back and complete the installation. You will now see the Lemon TV icon in your app drawer.