Feels local
Hardware-accelerated H.264 keeps the picture sharp and the pointer responsive, even on a busy network.
Private remote desktop for Mac
Your Mac.
Your Mac.
Right where
you are.
Share a Mac screen, control it from another Mac, hear its audio and move files — directly over your local network. No cloud relay. No account required.
Local network only
TLS 1.3
macOS 13+
Sharing
Your screen is visible to 6 clients on this network.
Clients6
Resolution3840 × 2160
Ying’s MacBook AirStudio iMac+4 more
File transferDrag & drop either way
System audioOpus, in sync
TLS 1.3 encrypted
No developer servers
Hardware H.264
Native macOS app
Features
Everything you need.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.
ScreenHive is designed for the way people actually use a second Mac: quickly, privately and without friction.
Sound included
System audio travels with the picture using Opus, so video calls, music and alerts arrive in sync.
Move files freely
Drag a file into the remote window and it lands on the other Mac. Folders and failed transfers can resume.
One clipboard
Copy text on one Mac and paste it on the other. Clipboard sync happens inside your authenticated session.
Find your Macs
Bonjour discovery shows every available host on your LAN. No IP addresses to remember, no accounts to create.
Private by design
Password authentication, TLS 1.3 and App Sandbox. Screen data never leaves the local network or reaches us.
How it works
Three steps. No setup maze.
One app on both Macs. Connect once, then get on with your work.
Start sharing
Open ScreenHive on the Mac you want to reach and start the service. Grant Screen Recording and Accessibility once, in System Settings.
Host MacConnect on your LAN
On the other Mac, ScreenHive finds the host automatically through Bonjour — or connect with an IP address if you prefer.
Client MacWork like you’re there
Control the screen, hear the audio, drag files across and paste text. Everything stays on your network, encrypted in transit.
Encrypted · Local
Two roles. One app.
Share a Mac.
Share a Mac.
Or reach one.
The same Mac App Store app works as a host and as a client. Choose a role whenever you open it.
The Mac you share
Turn your Mac into a private, discoverable host. You stay in control of who connects and what gets written.
- Start and stop sharing from the app or menu bar
- See connected clients and screen resolution
- Approve incoming files when you want to
The Mac you use
Open one or many remote screens in a clean, native window. Full-screen, multi-host and built for everyday work.
- Multiple sessions in a grid
- Local cursor feedback that stays responsive
- Drag files and paste text across Macs
Under the hood
Built for macOS. Not ported to it.
ScreenHive uses Apple’s own capture, codec, networking and crypto frameworks — the same stack that keeps native Mac apps fast and efficient.
CaptureScreenCaptureKit
CodecVideoToolbox · H.264
AudioOpus · Core Audio
TransportNetwork.framework
FAQ
Good to know.
Does my screen go through a server?
No. ScreenHive connects your Macs directly over your local network. We don’t run a relay, don’t store screen content and don’t require an account.
How is the connection secured?
Connections use password authentication and TLS 1.3. The app runs in the macOS App Sandbox, and screen data is encrypted in transit between your Macs.
Do I need to configure my network?
Usually no. Keep both Macs on the same local network and ScreenHive will find the host through Bonjour. If discovery is blocked, you can connect by IP address.
Does it work over the internet?
ScreenHive is designed for local networks. It is not a cloud relay and does not try to traverse NAT. A VPN that puts both Macs on the same network may work, but is not officially supported.
Which Macs are supported?
Macs running macOS 13 Ventura or later. ScreenHive is a universal app for Apple silicon and Intel.
When can I get it?
ScreenHive is preparing for the Mac App Store. This page will link to the store listing as soon as it is available.
Your Mac is closer
than you think.
A private remote desktop that feels like sitting in front of the Mac you left behind.
Coming soon on the Mac App Store