How to Stream macOS Sequoia’s New Aerial Screen Savers

Apple has given the world an early cinematic treat, uploading the entire breathtaking collection of new aerial screensavers for the upcoming macOS Tahoe to its servers. This allows anyone to stream the stunning 4K footage immediately, offering a vivid preview of the visual experience that will define the next generation of Mac desktops later this year. The collection is a globe-trotting adventure, featuring majestic views from the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the serene tea gardens and vibrant coastlines of India, all captured in stunning 240 frames per second.

How Can You Watch the New macOS Tahoe Screensavers Now?

Rather than waiting for the full operating system update, you can experience these dynamic scenes directly in your web browser. Each video streams from Apple’s own content delivery network (CDN) in high quality. While your browser might present a security warning due to the direct nature of the stream, you can safely proceed to view the content. The collection is organized into distinct geographic themes, providing a diverse visual portfolio.

The most prominent set focuses on the operating system’s namesake, Lake Tahoe, with videos capturing the iconic lake at different times of day: “Tahoe Day,” “Tahoe Evening,” “Tahoe Morning,” and “Tahoe Night.” Another significant segment highlights the grandeur of the Himalayas, featuring clips like “Himalayan Peaks,” “Himalayas Day,” and “Through Himalayas.” A particularly extensive and new collection showcases the natural beauty of India, including “Goa Beaches,” “Goa Coast,” “The Ganges,” “Tea Gardens Day,” “Tea Gardens Mist,” and aerial views of locations like Ghansali.

Beyond a Screensaver: A Dynamic Desktop Experience

These videos are not just for idle viewing; they are designed to be fully integrated into the macOS experience. When selected from the Screen Saver section in System Settings, they function as both an animated screen saver and a dynamic desktop wallpaper. The transition is seamless: the video plays as a screen saver and then elegantly slows to a freeze-frame when you wake your Mac, settling into your desktop background. As reported by MacRumors, this dual functionality mirrors the behavior of existing Apple aerial screen savers.

Alternatively, if you choose one of these scenes from the Wallpaper section, it will set a static—though still dynamic—background. In this mode, the image does not animate but will intelligently adjust its lighting and appearance to match the actual time of day on your computer, creating a living desktop that evolves from dawn to dusk. This update coincides with news that tvOS 26 is also bringing new aerial screen saver controls to the Apple TV, indicating a company-wide enhancement of these visual features.

The release of these assets provides a clear, early look at Apple’s continued investment in high-quality, cinematic content to enhance its ecosystem, offering users a window to the world from their desktop.

Must Know

Are the macOS Tahoe screensavers free?

Yes, they will be a free included feature for all compatible Macs once macOS Tahoe is officially released to the public later this year.

What is the resolution and frame rate of the new screensavers?

The screensavers stream and play in ultra-high definition 4K resolution at a incredibly smooth 240 frames per second, ensuring exceptionally crisp and fluid motion.

Do I need to download macOS Tahoe to use these?

No, you do not. The videos are hosted on Apple’s servers and can be streamed directly from any web browser right now using the provided links, offering an early preview.

Can I use these videos as my wallpaper now?

While you can stream them, setting them as a fully integrated, dynamic wallpaper that changes with the time of day requires the macOS Tahoe update. The streaming links are for preview purposes only.

Where were the new screensavers filmed?

The new collection features aerial footage from multiple locations, most notably Lake Tahoe in the U.S., the Himalayan mountain range, and various landscapes across India including Goa, tea gardens, and the Ganges river.

Will these work on my older Mac?

The ability to use them as functional screen savers and dynamic wallpapers will depend on whether your Mac model is compatible with the upcoming macOS Tahoe operating system. However, anyone can stream the video files online.