Just In Mac Lite Getting Started v.2026.x

System Requirements

Compatibility Matrix for Just In Mac Lite 2026.x

Operating System

The supported macOS versions are (recommended macOS versions are displayed in Bold):

• macOS 26.4.x and higher (“Tahoe”) - recommended

• macOS 15.7.x (“Sequoia”) - recommended

• macOS 14.8.x (“Sonoma”) - please update to macOS Sequoia or higher!

Date and Time Format

Memory/RAM

When running the Just In Mac Lite 2026 application, we recommend using an Apple silicon (M1-M5) machine equipped with at least 16 GB of memory.

Mac models and macOS versions supported by Just In Mac Lite 2026.x

The Apple silicon based models listed below are the ones regularly tested in our labs. If your computer does not appear in the list below, and it is an Apple silicon computer, you can assume that the software will work perfectly. Nevertheless, we recommend that you contact us if you are in any doubt so that we can check your configuration together.

*Legend: 15.7.x = macOS Sequoia, 26.6.x = macOS Tahoe.
IMPORTANT: macOS Sonoma= please update to macOS Sequoia or macOS Tahoe!

NOTE: Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite 2026 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite 2026 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite 2026 the watermark will automatically be removed.

All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!

Video Device Driver Installation and Setup

If you plan to use either AJA or Blackmagic Design video devices (PCIe or Thunderbolt-based) then you will need to install the related drivers before continuing with the Just In Mac Lite installation.

AJA:

AJA driver download: https://www.aja.com/support

Just In Mac Lite 2026.0 fully supports the new generation of AJA drivers v18. If you are running a lower version, please update accordingly (please also check if the latest firmware version is installed).

BlackMagic Design:

Blackmagic Design driver download: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/

Just In Mac Lite 2026.0 fully supports the new generation of Blackmagic Design Desktop Video drivers v16. If you are running a lower version, please update accordingly.

When using Blackmagic Design I/O cards please ensure that the “Input Conversion” settings is set to “None” as any other settings might interfere with the correct channel input acquisition process.

Disabling the AirPlay Receiver function

Go to “System Settings → General → Air Drop & Continuity” and in the AirPlay section, please toggle off the AirPlay Receiver option as this setting conflicts with the internal Just In Mac Lite engine port.

Download

The latest version of the Just In Mac Lite application is freely available for Download via the dedicated solution page.

Installation

Extract the downloaded ZIP archive and open the disk image. The Just In Mac Lite installation disk image (.dmg) will appear on your screen as shown below:

Installation of Apple Pro Video Formats

Please ensure to download and install the Apple Pro Video Formats from Apple’s website beforehand, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) used to capture files with Just In Mac Lite 2026, to ensure compatibility with professional video workflows.

If this has been done previously, then no action is required. The installed Apple Pro Video Formats codecs can be found at: “/Library/Video/Professional Video Workflow Plug-Ins”.

Installation of the Just In Mac Lite 2026 standalone application

Drag & Drop Just In Mac Lite application onto the “Applications” folder and, if desired, add the application to the Dock.

First Run Setup

• Start the Just In Mac Lite applications, click “Next”, review/agree the related End User License Agreement (EULA) and click “Accept” to continue. Clicking on “Decline” will terminate the setup process.

On the “Read Me First” screen, you will find two dedicated links that will either open the “Just In Mac Lite Getting Started” online manual (this page) or the Just In Mac Lite manual accordingly. Click on “Next” to continue.

The Just In Mac Lite application scans the system for AJA or Blackmagic Design video devices (previous driver installation required) and displays all available video devices. Select SDI if you want to use SDI-based devices or NDI if you wish to start with a streaming-only setup.

	Select the desired video format (“Auto” is pre-selected to accelerate the setup) and proceed by clicking on the “Next” button.
	The Just In Mac Lite application checks for access to the Calendar application (required to use Schedule Mode). Please press the “Allow Full Access” button to confirm. This can be changed later on if needed.

IMPORTANT: Allow “Local Network” Settings within macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) and macOS Tahoe (26.x.x)

The new Local Network security feature in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x), macOS Tahoe (26.x.x) and higher enhances privacy and control by allowing users to manage which apps can access their local network. This feature addresses concerns over unmonitored network access, providing an extra layer of security by ensuring that only trusted applications have access to local network resources, such as printers, file-sharing devices, and other computers. In macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe and higher, users are prompted when an application attempts to access the local network for the first time, enabling them to allow or deny access (“System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network”).

	When running the Just In Mac Lite application for the first time on macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe and higher you will be asked to allow it to discover and connect to devices or other applications on your network. Please click on the “Allow” button to ensure that the Just In Mac Lite application can connect to devices or other application on your networks.
	To double-check the connection status, go to “System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network” and ensure that Just In Mac Lite is enabled.

Congratulations! You have successfully configured the Just In Mac Lite application. To complete the process, click on the “Start” button. The Just In Mac Lite user interface will then appear as shown in the image below (e.g., 1x SDI input). Naming-, Capture- and Destination Presets will be automatically created and recordings can be started immediately. Files will be written to the macOS “Movies” folder.

Your First Recording Session with Just In Mac Lite 2026

The Just In Mac Lite application automatically configures all inputs to the given video mode and connects all channels to the Channel Viewer.

Naming-, Capture- and Destination Presets will be automatically created/selected and recordings can be started immediately by hovering over a Channel viewer and clicking on the “Red” recording button (Circle). Files will be written to the macOS “Movies” folder.

ToolsOnAir Uninstaller

Additionally, an improved Uninstaller application is available within the Just In Mac Lite 2026 installation DMG file. Use this utility if you need to restart the configuration from scratch or to completely remove Just In Mac Lite 2026 from your system.